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18.10.2017

Contrary to what some would have you believe and would blare out in ALLCAPS or otherwise their loudest voice, Ryzen works just fine with Windows 7 and Microsoft's block on updates can be worked around via a community patch (see bleepingcomputer.com, askwoody.com and the Windows subreddit as links to the workaround can change) and there is a noticeable increase in performance over my overclocked FX-6300.I mention this because my previous system was an FX-6300 clocked at a stable 4.2Ghz with 16GB DDR3-1866 RAM and the same video card (Radeon R9 380X 4GB) and mechanical hard drive (Seagate Barracuda 2TB) - I used to have two, but one was on its last legs and was removed until I can back it up.In games which should be medium in their intensity or otherwise offer a stable 60fps at 1080p high to, or at, ultra the FX-6300 system would drop to to the high 30s to mid-40s (Dragon Age: Inquisition at Skyhold, town areas of Mass Effect: Andromeda) and add mods to the mix for Inquisition and you could expect long enough loading times to wonder if the game has crashed. Other games such as Euro Truck Simulator 2 would be 50fps to a little over 60fps on the open road with limited traffic at High and above, but high traffic and cities would bring the frame rate down to the 30s and light ranges would have to be reduced in scope/mirror draw distance and such taken into account if you wanted a frame rate increase. In the case of ETS2, V-sync was disabled. Light games such as those made in Unity or most games using Unreal Engine 3 (with the exception of the mess that is Arkham Knight) suffered no issues at all.Keeping the settings at high for testing purposes, the Ryzen build (with just 8GB of ADATA DDR4-2400 RAM which I bought new elsewhere, has no errors when tested) reports a minimum of 52fps (high to fade-touched for Inquisition) during cluttered scenes and combat and otherwise maintains 59-63fps without waiting for sounds to play due to a high load (CPU limitation). In fairness to the FX-6300, travelling about the wilderness usually wasn't too much of an issue but pop-ins would be noticeable and the aforementioned sounds not being loaded in time and playing a few seconds late was even then. Not an issue in Andromeda, so perhaps also a game implementation issue.ETS2 reports 75fps+ at the same high detail settings regardless of the area and weather conditions (manually set to rain most of the time).Rise of the Tomb Raider is a game I ran the benchmark in prior to upgrading, the results per benchmark are given as FX-6300 first and Ryzen 5 1500X second. All details set to at least high at 1080p using the aforementioned R9 380X 4GB graphics card and mechanical hard drive. ADDITIONAL: I have now ran the benchmark a second and third time on the Ryzen build and the results have improved considerably.Spine Of The Mountain/Mountain Peak:-FX-6300 at 4.2Ghz with 16GB RAM at 1866Mhz: 28.3 minimum, 86.3 maximum, 51.1 average. 1506 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 1500X at 3.5Ghz with 8GB RAM at 2400Mhz: 22.5 minimum, 90.1 maximum, 55.5 average. 1634 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 2nd run: 36.6 minimum, 119.9 maximum, 67.6 average, 1989 total frames.Ryzen 5 3rd run: 41.4 minimum, 91.8 maximum, 69.6 average, 2044 total frames.Prophet's Tomb:-FX-6300: 13.5 minimum, 76.1 maximum, 38.2 average. 937 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5: 13.7 minimum, 83.5 maximum, 43.5 average. 1068 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 2nd run: 26.2 minimum, 73.6 maximum, 51.9 average, 1272 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 3rd run: 26.1 minimum, 71.3 maximum, 51.6 average, 1266 total rendered frames.Geothermal Valley:-FX-6300: 7.1 minimum, 89.3 maximum, 39.8 average. 1176 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5: 17.1 minimum, 84.2 maximum, 45.7 average. 1348 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 2nd run: 22.4 minimum, 86.2 maximum, 53.9 average. 1590 total rendered frames.Ryzen 5 3rd run: 31.0 minimum, 63.7 maximum, 50.1 average, 1479 total rendered frames.Based upon the further runs conducted this morning (19th October 2017), I would wager the touted Infinity Fabric is at work here which is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because, as I have found, performance increases as one runs the same applications but a curse because if I hadn't returned? Those of you reading this review would have come away with a poor impression when compared to the overclocked FX-6300. Also, running the Geothermal Valley part for the third time (or second time this morning) allowed for all the assets to be readily available in memory leading to an improved minimum frame rate (less hard drive activity to load up everything) and a reduced maximum frame rate because the assets were actually present and being rendered. All other differences between the second and third runs I'd chalk up to standard system fluctuations as the overall results are close enough.In the other games I have mentioned, I have noticed the frame rates being a lot higher than stated. 70-100fps is not uncommon even in games such as Marvel Heroes Omega, of which depends on server connection speed to an extent and is rather cluttered with shader and texture effects when a dozen or more players are present at any one time. Not at all bad going given how bogged down/reworked UE3 is in that game.** Temperatures **I'm using the stock heatsink and fan as opposed to the budget water cooling that my FX-6300 and prior Phenom II x4 955 (RIP) enjoyed for years, and it is quiet and truly efficient. Temperatures rarely reach or go beyond 45C, with 40-42C usually being the maximum regardless of the intensive nature of the game in question. This does leave plenty of room for overclocking even with the basic cooler, so it remains to be seen just how far this particular chip of mine can willingly go.** Overall so far **I'm perfectly happy with my Ryzen 5 and I'm glad I went for that instead of the Ryzen 3 or being super cheap and going for the Athlon X4 950. Even now I have a system far more capable of video and audio editing, of which I avoided video editing as much as possible on the only just capable FX-6300 and kept to simple clean up and tweaking of my vinyl backups.
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23.8.2017

Just upgraded to this from an old fx 8350 black edition. The performance increase is fantastic! Playing PUBG, I went from having a 30-40 average framerate when in the lobby surrounded by people, to 65-80 average. In open fields it's usually 90ish frames and generally runs at 75-80 when in towns or combat. In Overwatch I went from 80-85 frames on average to around 120 - 130 on Ultra quaility. I capped the frames to 120 in settings to create more consistency though. Note: I am using a 144hz monitor at 1080p, so these gains are visible for me, but if you are using a 60hz monitor, most of these improvements won't matter.Using the Ryzen Master oc application is also great.I couldn't keep my processor at a 3.8 oc using bios. It kept underclocking to 1.55 ghz whenever I set manual voltages in bios. With the software I've got a rock solid 3.8 ghz at 1.37ish volts and was able to get my ram to run at 2666mhz (although I'm still having issues getting it to run at the rated 3000 for my ram). I also have multiple profiles saved for various use cases on my computer. I clock down and lower voltages when I'm going to bed in order to get some more energy efficiency and less heat in my room, and have a profile set up specifically for gaming or intensive computing. I know bios is a better way to go, but right now my Msi bios is having issues with that, so it's good to have this alternative until things are worked out.I did put a better Noctua cooler on, however the wraith spire is no slouch and I was able to get it at the 3.8 ghz with a 75 - 80ish degrees C temperature on load with prime95. On idle it was running around 40-45ish degrees. So unless you're doing some extreme overclocking, the wraith spire will be just fine with proper case airflow.Pros:- Great performance for the price!- includes a very competent cpu cooler- good future upgrade path- very competent gaming cpuCons:- if upgrading from the fx line, having to get new mobo and ddr4 ram- so many options for good price points, you'll constantly be tempted to go one grade up in the ryzen line- current bios ecosystem is still a bit premature. They've come a long way, but support is still a little lacking for hardware. I've heard multiple accounts of people unable to get compatibility listed ram to run at rated frequencies. Mine is running at 2666 when they are rated for 3000 and the xmp in the bios just causes boot issues.
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15.5.2017

So far so good. Besides your typical custom build stuff like the standoff on the mobo is goofy, came across these issues:- Needed to take two plastic brackets off of the Asus mother board to get the AMD supplied fan on.- It was not easy to get the fan on. Not impossible, just not easy.- The fan can go on two ways, I think I guessed wrong, so the fan cable is flopping around.- I didn't know this, on newer mobo there is an 8 pin header that you are supposed to plug in a power cable from the power supply. It looks like the six pin of a video card. If you don't have this from your power supply, no power to CPU, and no POST. Don't ask how I know.- Have not overclocked.With an older nVidia GTX 650 video card can play RocketLeague at 60 fps on a 1080p monitor with everything turned up. To be honest, might be overkill, but once you buy a mobo/cpu/memory, its $$$ again. Can get a 4K monitor and a GTX 1080 later.- The Asus mobo has this thing were it can control the fan speed. So you don't even need Task Manager, just listen to the fans. The AMD didn't even break a sweat. at the above settings. This is in the basement at about 67°F, your results may vary.- If you do a search on AMD Wraith Spire, you will see a red ring of LEDs on the top. THIS UNIT DOES NOT COME WITH THAT. The higher 1600 gets it. It says so on the AMD website. You did not get cheated. Again, don't ask. Its not a big deal unless you are into that thing. And if you are, you can go buy one.Update ....Found out that Google's Android Development Studio has an emulator, and the emulator uses some Intel-only instructions (HAMX?), so any AMD uP will run slower. This is something that applies to like 0.1% of the population, but just thought I should point it out. All uP basically translate the instructions into native microcode, its just that Intel does something directly, and Google has decided to only support Intel. Something about hyper-threading and virtualization. If you search "Android Development AMD' you will come across various posts describing the details.
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14.8.2017

The Ryzen 5 1500X Processor is very powerful for its price and TDP. Upgrading from my old PC was night and day difference and the 4 Cores 8 threads will assure my PC a longer life span as programs get more advanced and demanding. The only problem I encountered was with the platform in general. I was unable to even use my PC for the first month and a half due to blue screening and bad drivers/ bios versions. To be honest, it was a nightmare, but after replacing all of my parts (other than working ones) finally replacing the SSD and installing windows 10 via USB did the trick and it has appeared to work great ever since. Anyways, here is my simple list of Pros and Cons.PROS:1.Good Bang for the Buck ($189 here or 169 sometimes on eBay) for 4 solid Cores and 8 threads!2. Very power efficient compared to the Amd FX cpus with a TDP of 65W3. I haven't personally tried it yet, but this CPU has a pretty effective overclock.4. The stock cooler is actually really good. My temps have never reached really hot temps even when gaming. Also, the cooler matches my black/silver themed build quite well surprisingly.CONS (Not really the CPU's fault)1. The platform has a fairly rough beginning as memory support is sketchy and early versions of Windows 10 can prevent it from working.-Solution: Check your motherboard RAM compatibility and install the latest Windows 10 via USB.Because this issue isn't on the CPU exclusively, I will still confidently give this product a 5 stars!
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28.4.2017

This is a great CPU in the Ryzen 5 lineup, and is probably the one most people should buy. The majority of gamers don't need more than 4 cores and 8 threads.I personally feel that if you are going to be doing more than just gaming, such as streaming, video/photo editing, or other demanding productivity based workloads, the jump to the 1600 would be worth it. The extra 2 cores will definitely help a lot in this area. But if gaming is your sole purpose for your PC, don't get anything more than a 1500X. You could even do fine with a 1400 for gaming if your budget is especially tight.Is it worth it over the i5? Definitely. The Intel i5 has considerably lower specs for the same cost,has less L3 cache and most importantly, no hyperthreading or overclocking. Yes, you might get an extra 5 fps on a top end Intel i5, but game developers just need a little more time to optimise Ryzen, and you'll be on par with Intel i5s in no time. Plus, the Ryzen 5 lineup will get you better productivity performance than an i5.But to conclude, this CPU is great for the budget conscious and will be great value for money. If you can, get Ryzen 5 over the i5. Which one? If you're gaming, you won't need anything higher than the 1500X. If you're looking to do more with your PC, the 1600 or 1600X might be worth it.
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29.6.2017

Thoroughly pleased with this lightning fast CPU.AMD's new Ryzen series processors are absolutely game changers, in the way of performance, to price. Even on the lower end of the spectrum, the 1500X, with its 4 cores, and 8 threads, it absolutely demolishes everyday tasks, and even full fledged 4K gaming. It's great for rendering, content creation, and just about anything else you can throw at it. The optimizations for this new line of CPU's just keep improving their stability. You just can't go wrong with Ryzen.I will say though, if I had it to do over again, I would have spent the extra $20 to get the Ryzen 1600, as it has 2 more physical cores, and 4 more virtual threads,which increases capabilities literally by 50%, for only a few more dollars. I advise anyone on a budget to feel completely secure in purchasing ANY Ryzen CPU, including the modest 1400. I now own 2 Ryzen-based PC's. I simply can't imagine why I would EVER purchase another one from Intel. Intel is out for a cash-grab & has ZERO interest in providing you with value for quality. Stick with Ryzen, and you'll be glad you did!Cons: None, zero. Buy it while it's cheap!
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2.1.2018

Bought this processor for my son's gaming PC. Originally running an AMD A10-7700K, 8GB of DDR3 1866 and a GeForce GTX 950; he wanted to give his system a little more oomph. We upgraded to a Ryzen 5 1500X, a new Mainboard and 8GB of DDR4 2666. What a difference! Rainbow 6 Siege performance increased from ~35FPS to ~80FPS. An amazing performance gain.You will read reviews suggesting that your money is better spent on a Core i5 at a similar price. This Ryzen 5 gives you 4 cores running 2 threads each - that's 8 threads total, double the amount available on the Intel chip. Intel fans will tell you that that's OK, because most games don't take full advantage of multithreading. While this is true,your computer is running other apps as you game away - things like Discord, screen casting, AV, Chrome etc. The more threads you have available, the more that work can be offloaded to spare cores, the more you can offload, the less those apps have to fight for CPU time with your games. Kapeesh?Did I mention this CPU ships with a pretty decent cooler too?
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9.1.2018

what can I say! I like AMD, and even if it's not ideal for every application like Intel, Ryzen 1500X was still a huge jump in performance for me.Just used the Ryzen master overclocker utility and used it with the ab350gaming Mobo, meant I could OC this machine literally first thing from stock 3.5Ghz, to 3.9+ghz, stable with my cooling solution. The Ryzen chips run very cool, especially this 1500x. I did NOT use the stock Spire Cooler (I use liquid cooling), but the cooler you get is one of the best in the box coolers I've ever seen.Be careful do NOT use AMD Overdrive like you might have used on your older FX series AM3+ or other AMDS.I made that mistake and had serious issues to solve before the machine would even boot up.Overal,Intel is better for gaming and many normal user activities, even after the recent problems with Intel chips and the recent emergency patch that slowed down peoples CPU. However, for bang for the buck or you use CPU intensive programs like video encoding, etc - This CPU will do it for you!
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11.11.2017

Picked this up for £119.99 last week when there was an Amazon Prime members deal which was an absolute bargain and a steal for a 4C/8T CPU, I had to buy it. I was deciding on the 1500X or the 1600, but I only game on my pc I didn't need to do any photo/video editing or run any other intensive programs so 4 cores was enough for me. I've paired this up with my GTX 1070 FE and its an absolute monster in gaming and handles everything Ive thrown at it. The Ryzen 5 lineup really makes the intel i5 series seem not worth it in my opinion in terms of having less threads, and value for money by costing more for a small performance gain in gaming and other applications.The 1500X is a brilliant choice for pure gaming use and its got the horsepower to handle other intensive tasks that gets thrown its way.
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22.8.2017

I was having issues with my old Intel processor since it was outdated and obsolete. Most of the times I used my computer for video editing and illustrations or 3D sculpting which require to have enough power to run these complex tasks. I'm not a PC game enthusiast but I can tell by my experience so far with the Ryzen 5 1500x has been a great deal. Not only in performance but also for the accessible price in comparison with the Intel processors.Running the performance of the Computer the CPU doesn't show a big stress in the task I'm running. Using After Effects the CPU does not go above 5% of performance and the clock is running only with 1.8 to 2.5 GHZ. In my opinion this processor is efficient in every sens of the word,I'm very pleased with this purchase.
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18.2.2018

Old Core 2DUO E8600 overclocked was just not pushing PUBG to really playable levels (max fps 44). CPU was running 100% load while video was only 60% load..Enter the Cheap gaming build. This seemed like the best bang for the buck, and stock cooler included. Install was easy and so was overclocking to 3.9ghz. My case choice wasn't great for airflow so brought the speeds/volts down to 3.7ghz and added a Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L small water cooling setup.Everything ran cool PUBG runs almost twice the speed with the same video card and same settings as the old system.If I had to do it again, I would have used the 1600X and just bought the ML120L cooling setup. Stock "wraith" cooler would have done the trick,but no only in a better cooled case.
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11.6.2017

This processor is amazing, I'm very happy with its performance in all of the games I've thrown at it. Paired with a GTX 1070 I can get a fairly constant 70 - 80 fps in GTA V on max settings (without AA). All other games perform about the same. All in all I am very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this processor to anyone who wants to use it for gaming and wants to still keep some extra money in their pocket. Honestly my only regret is not saving up for the Ryzen 5 1600 since it comes with 2 more cores, but either way this CPU has definitively pulled it's weight and I'm loving it.UPDATE:This thing is still going strong,I installed a aftermarket air cooler on it and have it overclocked to 3.9Ghz at roughly 1.35 volts.
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27.9.2017

I'm not an overclocker, and I just wanted everything to work as is.Maybe I just got lucky, but so far everything I play is on ultra or high video settings, and they play very smooth.ARK Survival Evolved I can play on Epic settings, and it plays well enough that my 14 year old boy to decide he wants a PC instead of a PS4 or Xbox One (I've watched comparisons, and neither console beats a well built PC for graphics).So far every game I've played, worse case scenario is that I have to play on high instead of ultra. For me that's almost meaningless, as high is usually equivalent to a PS4 or XBOX game. Just finished COD WWII on highest video settings, and never had a blip.

14.7.2020

Used mostly for gaming went to an I5 9600K felt like I downgraded CPUs.Now have the 3800XIn the few years, I owned this CPU with a stock cooler on an MSI b350m-pro vdh motherboard with 2400MHZ Ballistix 32GB ram it flew. handled all games well even 4k really well to my surprise. HD gaming was flawless, was able to game, stream on discord, and have music or a movie/show going with no hiccups. rendered really well for a quad-core with 8 threads. served me well for a few years. now it would be worth going to the 3000 series, if budget is strained this is a good option for a home server CPU for the price or a budget gaming CPU that can still multitask.

27.5.2017

Really cool. Literally! Just seems noticeably better than previous gen AMD cpu's.Also way more efficient. Only draws about half the watts of my old fx8320 from the wall. Impressive.EDIT: Can't have a CPU without anything to put it in though. I personally had WAY too many issues with the MSI motherboard I chose for my Ryzen build. Hanging black screens before post, failed stock clocks and voltages, and some kind of early Windows 10 build incompatibility...I actually have to dock a star for these reasons. The RAM compatibility should've been there from the start, not 4 months after launch.

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