Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, but some sales are still in full swing. If you’re looking for a deal on a new CPU, this is it. Whether you’re building a new PC or upgrading an existing one with a powerful new processor, AMD’s Ryzen 7 5700X is on sale for 53% off the regular price, down to just $149 for a limited time. This is a truly noteworthy deal for a processor that’s regularly around $320.
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This 8-core, 16-thread chip delivers performance to a frequency of 3.4 GHz, and up to 4.6 GHz with the Max Boost, impressive performance for gaming or intensive workloads. While this isn’t the latest processor in AMD’s lineup, it’s a solid and reliable chip that brings a high level of performance at an accessible price, especially with this sale.
The Ryzen 7 5700X fits into an AM4 socket, which is compatible with many different types of motherboards from various makes and models. Additionally, AMD’s Zen 3 architecture supports PCIe 4.0, opening up compatibility with other high-end hardware.
For content creators and users looking for solid video performance, the Ryzen 7 takes advantage of multithreading to deliver consistent, energy-efficient performance. For gamers looking to push the limits of their hardware’s performance, the Ryzen 7 5700X supports customized overclocking. Just keep in mind that the package here doesn’t include cooling equipment, which you’ll definitely need.
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It’s likely that inventory won’t last long at these prices, so if you’re looking to upgrade your CPU game, now’s the time to spring into action. At just $149, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X might even be the cheapest component in your PC.
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