Special Offer Launched April 2026
Massive gaming PC performance increases on a budget.
If your existing gaming PC is starting to show its age, the current high price of DDR5 RAM will be a huge barrier to going out and buying a new gaming PC, however there are massive performance gains to be had by simply upgrading some existing key components. If you have read this far it is likely that your current PC is using DDR4 RAM and a slower (by today’s standards) CPU. Don’t fear!
If you already have an AMD based PC, then you are in real luck. The latest AMD PCs use DDR5 RAM and motherboards that are based on what they call the AM5 socket. However, prior to this, AMD used motherboards with the AM4 socket and DDR4 RAM starting way back in early 2016. The best part is that AMD have kept releasing new (very powerful) CPUs for their old AM4 motherboard platform. We keep a huge range of these in stock!
So, if you have an older AMD PC, then we can upgrade just your CPU to a modern powerful model to supercharge your existing PC. This happens while you still keep your existing Case, Power Supply, Motherboard, RAM, Drives, Video Card, Windows Licence, and often your existing CPU cooling solution. Another real benefit is that all of the AM4 CPUs we have in stock are compatible with upgrading to Windows 11 – so if you are currently held back to Windows 10, we can sort that at the same time.
Alternatively, if you have an older Intel CPU, then we also have socket AM4 based motherboards in stock that allow you to keep your existing components such as your DDR4 RAM. This is especially worth considering if you already have 32GB or a huge 64GB of DDR4 RAM.
If the above sounds good, it gets even better when you consider that we also stock 3 models of AM4 CPUs that have the world-renowned 96MB of AMD L3 3D V-Cache. Our inventory includes:
- AMD Ryzen 7 5800 X3D
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 X3D
All 3 are top tier gaming CPUs that are famous for their high gaming performance and efficiency because of their extra-large Level 3 3D V-Cache.
See what Google has to say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU (below).
Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D benchmarks exceptionally well, particularly in gaming, where its 96MB of 3D V-Cache allows it to compete with or beat newer, higher-end processors. It is widely recognized as the premier gaming CPU for the AM4 platform, offering a high-performance, drop-in upgrade.
Key Benchmarks & Performance Insights (as of early 2026):
- Gaming Dominance: Due to its massive L3 cache, it delivers top-tier frame rates in games like CS2, Warzone, and simulations, often beating or matching modern 14th-gen Intel or newer Ryzen 9000-series processors in CPU-bound scenarios.
- Platform Value: It remains one of the best value upgrades for users on B450/B550 motherboards, avoiding the need for a full platform change to DDR5.
- Limitations: While incredible for gaming, it is generally slower than competitors like the Ryzen 9 5900X or higher in workstation tasks like productivity, heavy editing, or rendering, often being ~27% slower in multi-threaded benchmarks compared to the 5900X.
- Thermal Requirements: The 5800X3D has a 105W TDP and is sensitive to heat, generally requiring a high-performance cooler to maintain maximum boost clocks.
- Comparison: It sits among top-performing CPUs (Rank ~175th out of 1557) in overall benchmarks. It is often used as a benchmark target when comparing newer chips, such as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Intel Core Ultra 7 265K.
See What Google has to say about the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU (below).
Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an excellent, top-tier gaming chip for the AM4 platform, offering nearly the same performance as the 5800X3D at a lower price. It is considered a “value masterpiece” for existing AM4 users, providing high-end, 3D V-Cache gaming performance without requiring a new motherboard or DDR5 RAM.
Key Reasons to Choose the 5700X3D:
- Best-in-Class AM4 Gaming: The 5700X3D features 96MB of L3 cache, which heavily boosts frame rates in many games.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: For users on Ryzen 1000–5000 series CPUs, this is the best value, high-performance upgrade option available to extend the life of their system.
- Performance vs. 5800X3D: It is only about 6-10% slower than the 5800X3D in gaming but usually offers much better price-to-performance.
- Superior to Non-X3D CPUs: It outperforms high-end non-X3D alternatives like the 5700X and 5800X in most gaming scenarios.
See what Google has to say about the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU (below).
Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D is an excellent budget gaming chip for the AM4 platform. Featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, and 96MB of L3 3D V-Cache, it offers high-end gaming performance comparable to the 5600X3D and is significantly faster than non-3D Ryzen 5000 parts, making it an ideal upgrade for older AM4 systems.
Why it’s a good gaming chip:
- Performance: It delivers gaming performance on par with the faster-clocked Ryzen 5 5600X3D, trailing by only about 6-7% in benchmarks.
- Value: Expected to be priced, it acts as a budget-friendly way to get X3D cache performance, which greatly improves 1% low frame rates and reduces stuttering.
- Efficiency: It offers a substantial upgrade for users on older Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series chips, offering up to 60-70%+ gains in some scenarios.
Come in and talk to us about injecting new life into your existing gaming PC without having to spend a fortune. We also carry huge stocks of both Nvidia RTX 5000 Series as well as all the AMD Radeon graphics cards, DDR4 & DDR5 RAM, Power Supplies, NVMe SSDs, Cases and AIO Liquid CPU coolers.