CPU 5600x3D exclusive to Microcenter

[scatterforce]

Rumors were true. AMD has one final swan song for the AM4 platform. I'm excited about this as I want to keep my board for a while longer, but was worried about cooling a 5800x3D. It is rated at the same 105w TDP, so I'll need to watch the reviews on July 6th before it launches on the 7th. I've got family close to a Microcenter that could grab one as this will be a really limited run. I wish it were a bit less.... However, at $230 and coming from Microcenter, I'm sure they will run some bundle deals/discounts.

 

[scatterforce]

75 watts, performance better than 5700x in nearly every game, about 10% behind the 5800x3D. The video link starts at power consumption, but you can restart it if you want to see all the graphs.

 

[AlexTSG]

If you're looking for a written review then Tom's Hardware has just posted one:

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Review: New Mid-Range Gaming Champ Is a Micro Center Exclusive | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)

Certainly, a good drop-in upgrade if you're running an older AM4 socket processor for a gaming PC, and you can actually get to a Microcenter to buy one.

I'd probably get one of these for my Louqe Ghost S1 build if they were readily available, as I think the Noctua NH-L12 Ghost cooler could probably handle this.

 

[rfarmer]

I knew this was going to happen even with the low prices on competing AMD CPUs, check out all the 5600X3D already listed on ebay.

 

[Phuncz]

They're thinking they can sell to influencers, reviewers and collectors, but it's really not as special. The 5800X3D will be the one to have long-term. But scalpers be scalpin'.

 

[scatterforce]

Scalpers always gonna scalp.

I'm getting the 5600x3D for noise. Functioning at 75 watts vs 110 on the 5800x3D is a big difference. Under every condition, it will be easier and quieter to cool. I know an undervolt goes a long way on the 8-core part, but I would rather start at a smaller power envelope and go from there.

 

[scatterforce]

sigh

Microcenter, unlike most vendors, doesn't allow you to pay online for pick-up orders. This ruins my plans to acquire one, as I was relying on not-so-tech-savy family. I'll likely have to settle on a 5800x3D and undervolt it.