The old must give way to the new, but in the world of hardware, gaming legends don't fade away easily. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, once celebrated as the gaming king and one of the best CPUs for gaming of its generation, is reportedly making a comeback. According to a recent slide shared by hardware leaker HXL, AMD plans to reintroduce the Ryzen 7 5800X3D (codenamed Vermeer) as a limited-edition AM4 10th Anniversary Edition in the second half of this year.
The AM4 socket, which debuted in September 2016, will soon celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, often considered the crown jewel of the AM4 lineup, played a significant role in cementing the socket’s legendary status. By bringing back this iconic chip, AMD kills two birds with one stone: it honors the enduring legacy of AM4 and capitalizes on the possibility to boost sales.
Article continues belowAMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition Specifications
Processor | MSRP | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock (GHz) | L3 Cache (MB) | L2 Cache (MB) | L1 Cache (KB) | TDP (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition* | ? | 8 / 16 | 3.4 / 4.5 | 96 | 4 | 512 | 105 |
Ryzen 7 5800X3D | $449 | 8 / 16 | 3.4 / 4.5 | 96 | 4 | 512 | 105 |
*Unconfirmed by AMD
The leaked Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition appears to have identical specifications to those of the original. Therefore, the new version isn’t a refresh, as it doesn't bring any upgrades. Instead, it's more of a celebratory edition from AMD, presenting the same tried-and-true silicon with a special sticker. While the Ryzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition's internals remain unchanged, AMD could take the opportunity to make this anniversary edition unique by offering it in exclusive packaging to mark a decade of the AM4 platform.
Despite being four years old, which is a long time in the fast-paced world of processors, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D continues to hold its own in gaming. The chip's 3D V-Cache has helped it to stay relevant with modern rivals. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivers gaming performance comparable to the Core Ultra 5 245K and the Ryzen 5 9600X, one of the latest entries in AMD’s Ryzen family.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D debuted at $449 four years ago. The octa-core processor has now been out of circulation for approximately a year and a half. During its final months on shelves, the chip was retailing for $329, 27% off its original MSRP. The all-time historic low price was $268. Now, with the teaser of the AM4 10th Anniversary Edition, the burning question is what price tag AMD will attach to this special release. Given that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a product of TSMC’s 7nm FinFET and Globalfoundries’ 12nm process nodes, both of which are more mature and cost-effective compared to today’s bleeding-edge manufacturing processes, there’s reason to believe AMD could offer the AM4 10th Anniversary Edition at a highly competitive price.
Of course, none of this is confirmed by AMD. So far, we just have a tip from a known leaker, so handle this rumor with some skepticism.
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