AMD is launching new Ryzen refresh CPUs soon. However, rumor has it that the flagship Ryzen 7 5800X3D can not overclock as it is a locked SKU, making the 5800X3D the first Zen CPU to do so. AMD is ...

Despite AMD’s warning that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D cannot be overclocked, the CPU has just been spotted running far above its maximum boost frequency. The processor managed to hit a clock speed of 4.8GHz.

Overclocking is not currently supported on the upcoming Ryzen 7 5800X3D. What's critical to notice is that the original posting makes no indication that there is a permanent lack of this capability, ...

AMD is allegedly working to add official overclocking support to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The new AMD SKU is an excellent gaming part but is locked despite being an enthusiast-class product. However, ...

In a few days, MSI will be rolling out the latest AGESA 1.2.0.7 BIOS Firmware for its motherboards that will also allow overclocking support on the new AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU. The latest ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D will have its benefits, thanks to performance gains delivered by the new 3D V-Cache. However, it seems it will also have one drawback. According to motherboard vendors, the ...

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an enthusiast CPU through and through. So if you tell a bunch of PC gamers that they can’t overclock their $450, octo-core, 4.5Ghz, polygon-pushing machine, they’re going to be ...

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D will be the first consumer CPU to feature 3D V-Cache but the addition of the new technology means that it will have to sacrifice some key features such as overclocking support.

Recap: The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is a $450 CPU landing on April 20 for people with a 300, 400, or 500 series motherboard. AMD's performance claims look promising for gamers seeking an upgrade, but ...

Many were surprised when AMD announced that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D wouldn't be overclockable. Although users can overclock the infinity fabric and the memory, officially, the chip itself can't be.

AMD lifted the curtain on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in January, making the bold claim that it was the “world’s fastest gaming processor.” It’s a big statement for a chip that, under the hood, is the same as ...