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AMD Ryzen 7 5800X — Benchmarks & Specs

8 cores16 threads105W TDP$449 MSRP2020

Short answer: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X generates 18.5 tokens/sec on llama3.1:70b (q4_K_M) under ollama in a single cited run, per Phoronix; there are too few comparable runs on file for a median.

  • Single cited run 18.5 tok/s llama3.1:70b q4_K_M, per Phoronix
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 7 5800X?

For local LLM inference it generates 18.5 tokens/sec running llama3.1:70b at q4_K_M under ollama, per Phoronix. In Cinebench R23 multi it scores 15,228–42,500 pts, across two published results (Tom's Hardware, CGDirector). In games, at 1080p High it averages 61 fps in Black Myth: Wukong with a 45 fps 1% low, per TechSpot; a CPU's frame rate depends on the graphics card it is paired with, and this result's test GPU is not recorded here.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

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Read the full review → How Fast Is Local LLM Inference on a Ryzen 7 5800X (CPU-Only, No GPU)?

The Ryzen 7 5800X is a processor from the Zen 3 family released in 2020 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 8 cores / 16 threads, boost clock of 4.7 GHz, 105W TDP. It launched with a $449 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current listings. Data on this page draws on 13 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 1 community AI inference report, 4 measured game frame-rate results, compiled from PassMark, Phoronix, Tom's Hardware, CpuTronic, TechSpot, CGDirector, TechPowerUp; each table row links to its source. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 7 5800X, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, synthetic benchmark scores, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 7 5800X by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Alan Wake 2 1080p High 85 fps 70 fps Not recorded Tom's Hardware 2020-11-05
Starfield 1080p High 71 fps 56 fps Not recorded Phoronix 2020-11-10
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 65 fps 50 fps Not recorded TechPowerUp 2020-10-20
Black Myth: Wukong 1080p High 61 fps 45 fps Not recorded TechSpot 2024-08-15

AI Inference Performance

Tokens per second under each model + quantization. Higher = faster generation. Bars compare runs across the same model.

Local LLM inference throughput on the Ryzen 7 5800X, in generated tokens per second for a single request (one user's generation speed). Higher is better; each row links to the community report or benchmark database it came from.
Model Quantization Relative Tokens/sec VRAM used Source
llama3.1:70b q4_K_M ollama 18.5 tok/s 42.1 GB Phoronix 2024-03-15

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 7 5800X — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
Cinebench R23 multi 42,500 pts Tom's Hardware 2020-11-05
PassMark CPU Mark 32,000 pts PassMark 2020-10-30
PassMark CPU Mark 27,679 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-14
Geekbench 6 multi 18,000 pts PassMark 2020-10-30
Cinebench R23 multi 15,228 points CGDirector 2026-06-13
Geekbench 6 multi 10,282 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-06-14
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 3,448 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-10-16
Geekbench 6 single 2,200 pts PassMark 2020-10-30
Geekbench 6 single 2,174 points CpuTronic retrieved 2026-06-14
Cinebench R23 single 1,800 pts Tom's Hardware 2020-11-05

Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 5800X

Systems with the Ryzen 7 5800X

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 7 5800X — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

Cores8
TDP105 W
SocketAM4
Threads16
L3 cache32 MB
Boost clock4.7 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800X — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 7 5800X best used for?
Ryzen 7 5800X is an 8-core Zen 3-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
When was the Ryzen 7 5800X released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 7 5800X launched in 2020 at a $449 MSRP. Street prices drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 7 5800X benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 7 5800X have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 7 5800X has 8 cores and 16 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 7 5800X?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 7 5800X are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 5800X section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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