"The Fastest Gaming CPU in the World" - Ryzen 7 5800X3D
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Check out the Lambda Tensorbook at lambdalabs.com Intel got out ahead of AMD’s newest Ryzen CPU launch with the Core i9-12900KS – Was it enough to take the fight out of AMD’s 3D V-Cache Ryzen 7 5800X3D, or is it still the world’s fastest gaming CPU? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D: lmg.gg Buy an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X: geni.us Buy an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X: geni.us Buy an Intel Core i7-12700K: geni.us Buy an Intel Core i9-12900K: geni.us Buy an Intel Core i9-12900KS: geni.us Buy an ASUS Maximus Z690 Hero: geni.us Buy an ASUS Crosshair VIII Hero Wi-Fi: geni.us Buy a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:01 What's so "3D" about it and why is it for cache? 2:44 Gaming benchmarks 4:29 Productivity benchmarks 5:44 Thermals & power consumption 6:25 Overclocking... 7:11 Conclusion: Is it the fastest...?
The video discusses the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD's gaming-focused processor that uses 3D V-Cache to potentially improve frame rates by keeping more data close to the cores. The host explains the concept of cache hierarchy and why the extra L3 cache can reduce bottlenecks in CPU-bound gaming scenarios, especially when data can be kept near the cores. Benchmark results show the 5800X3D delivering a solid gaming lead in several titles, though not universally the absolute fastest across all workloads, with the Core i9-12900KS sometimes pulling ahead. The narrative emphasizes price-to-performance, noting that the 5800X3D generally offers top-tier gaming performance at a more attractive price point than the high-end Intel parts, while productivity workloads may not benefit as much from the cache boost. The discussion also covers thermals and power usage, showing that the 5800X3D can run cooler and more efficiently in many situations, despite higher temperatures in some tests due to the 3D cache placement. The host ultimately concludes that for pure gaming, the 5800X3D is a compelling choice within its price bracket and platform, while acknowledging the broader landscape includes faster CPUs at higher costs, and that AM4 is nearing its end as a platform. The video closes by suggesting the 5800X3D as a fitting sendoff for AM4, suitable for gamers who value performance without a major platform overhaul, and hints at future storage platform benchmarks with a light promotional note.
Topics · hardware · technology · cpu · gaming · performance · benchmarks
Questions answered
- What makes the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D capable of improving gaming performance?
- It uses 3D V-Cache, a larger L3 cache stacked near the cores, which reduces data bottlenecks and keeps more game data close to the CPU, helping maintain higher frame rates in cache-sensitive scenarios.
- How does the 5800X3D compare to Intel’s Core i9-12900KS in terms of performance and value?
- In many games the 5800X3D trails the i9-12900KS by a small margin, but it costs considerably less and uses less power, offering a better overall value for gamers who want top performance without the premium price.
- Is the 5800X3D a good choice for productivity tasks as well?
- Productivity performance is not the strong suit of the 5800X3D compared with its gaming focus; some workloads see only modest gains or even declines, so it is primarily a gaming-centric CPU rather than a high-end productivity option.