AMD's latest Ryzen 5000-series chips for desktop PCs have been in short supply for quite some time since their launch in October, so retail prices have typically been higher than MSRPs as scalpers have capitalized on the shortage. AMD seems to be doing the best it can to solve the supply problem, so the CPUs are now readily available. Sometimes, even below MSRP.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X now $439 at Newegg
For a limited time only, Newegg offers a $10 discount when you buy an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. The chip is available for $449 , but with a promo code 49WKNDSL36, you can get it for $439. Also, Newegg offers the CPU bundled with a three-month Xbox Game Pass for PC for $468.99. View Deal
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X processor features eight threaded Zen 3 cores that are clocked at a 3.80GHz base and 4.70GHz boost. The CPU also has a 4MB L2 cache, a 32MB L3 cache, and a dual-channel DDR4 memory controller. The chip is rated for a 105W TDP and is compatible with modern AM4 motherboards powered by AMD's 400 and 500-series chipsets.