AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Prices Surpass Newer 9800X3D Due to DDR5 Memory Crisis
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Summary
The article reports on the unusual market phenomenon where AMD's older Ryzen 7 5800X3D processors are selling for higher prices than the newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D models on eBay. This price inversion is driven by the DDR5 memory pricing crisis, which has made the DDR4-compatible 5800X3D chips more desirable to enthusiasts seeking to avoid expensive DDR5 memory upgrades. Prices for the older chips have reached $500-$600 on average, with some units selling for nearly $800, exceeding both the original MSRP and current prices for newer generation processors.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledeBay prices for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D have skyrocketed to the point where these chips are being sold regularly for more money than a brand-new Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Second-hand prices for the 5800X3D average around $500-$600 on eBay. Some of the highest-selling units sold at nearly $800, showing how desperate some buyers are to buy AMD's best gaming chip that still uses DDR4 memory
The DDR5 memory pricing crisis has sent the whole PC market into utter chaos, including pricing on AMD's flagship AM4 gaming chip
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