AMD Zen3 event thread

[eggyoke]

5900X looks fantastic, great to see AMD on top after so long. The only downside is the price increase, bit of a sour note on what could have been a real drubbing for Intel.

I was surprised to see the 5700X didn't make an appearance, so I'm assuming (hoping) it'll come in the new year with a more affordable price. I'll have to wait and see.

 

[FoxEye]

Isn't the 5800x more aligned with the 3800x? 105W tdp, similar boost clocks etc. In that case the entire range is $50 more.

There is no 5700X tho

 

[tommoT.Striker]

LOL, Intel will be like, "You can't be more expensive than I am! I will raise all my prices! We'll see who can charge the most!"

Both companies want to bend you over and give you a long and painful examination of your nether regions. Whilst Jensen watches, cheering them on

Shareholders want them margins, and that's what these prices reflect.

 

[Perfect_Chaos]

No mention of the 8 core latency vs the 12 core either

 

[Troezar]

3700x wasnt £300 when released. it was £400 i think...

I paid £319.99 on release for my 3700X

 

[Joxeon]

Actually I just realised the pricing is even worse.

The 8C Core i7 10700K is well under £400 at many retailers,and with VAT,that means a Ryzen 7 5800X is going to be well over £400.

Intel is now the budget gaming option.

 

[SDK^]

Shareholders want them margins, and that's what these prices reflect.

Exactly - If you have the worlds fastest CPU's you don't sell them off cheap!

 

[RavenXXX2]

No coolers included by the way.

 

[Sargatanas2511]

ha it’s been coming for years but so funny to see statements like that when it felt like we’ve been saying that for years about AMD. Won’t be long until AMD are seen as the evil one and people root for Intel to deliver us from evil and the high AMD prices

I don't see them as evil, they are definitely a lot less hated than Intel. I just want competition to make sure the customer keeps getting the best at reasonable pricing.

 

[RavenXXX2]

AMD well reap the big margins then drop the the non x skews, price too rich then wait it out.

 

[stooeh]

looks like great perf but rubbish prices

 

[Martini1991]

Surely the price increases have to change peoples perception of "Good guy AMD".

Prices increases are always crap, and AMD are just as "bad" as any company, but AMD look to have the best stuff on the planet so it is what it is. But I expect double standards as usual.

 

[WesleyBurns]

I need more money - 3080 on the way now I need more money for a 5900x what a fantastic series the 5000 is!

 

[Stu]

That’s the performance of the new card with, presumably, a 5950x. The 3080 performance is with the current chips. Will be interesting to see what the actual differential ends up being.

It was clearly said that they were using a 5900X in that example. At 4k I'm not sure the CPU will make a huge difference to performance.

 

[cliffy]

because they have their own gpus

I think they would be the first to admit 5700XT doesnt come close to the 2080ti and they were unlikely to use the unfinalized 6000 series

 

[Mike_P]

I want the 5900X but don't know when (if) my mobo will support it. Do I snag one early, sit on it and cross my fingers, or wait and risk availability and probable price increases early next year, decisions decisions.

 

[BluesFanUK]

No coolers included by the way.

There's a cooler included for the 5600x

Disappointing prices all round. Getting a 3900 for £300~ seems all the more tempting now.

 

[Scougar]

8 Core = Too much £££.
12 Core = fine £££
16 core = disappointing gains!

Decent assessment.

 

[jamman]

So Ive been waiting a month for the launch to see if I should change my plan of an i9 10850 to a Zen 3 and not sure Ive seen any thing amazing enough to change my mind.

Was one of the Zen3 range comparible or better than a 10850 at a better price point?

 

[Troezar]

The smart money is waiting 12 months to drop in a 3000 series upgrade