I have to admit that at first glance it would feel strange for me to buy a new CPU for a platform that (almost) no longer offers the possibility of upgrading. However, gaming reality catches up with me very quickly in our test of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Not only does the Ryzen 7 5800X3D come very close to the current top processors, but it does so in a comparatively cheap and efficient way...

It's impressive how AMD keeps improving the Zen architecture. However, in my opinion, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was just as unnecessary as the Core i9 12900KS. AMD and Intel are engaged in a prestigious duel for the performance crown, which often has little relevance in gaming practice...

The two completely different approaches of AMD and Intel are only partially successful. Intel's Core i9-12900KS is brazenly overpriced compared to the extra performance it offers, a clear candidate for users who only want to buy the top model on principle. AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D costs a little more in percentage terms compared to the standard variant, but also offers more benefits to gamers with an...