5 best GPUs to pair with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D was launched back in the summer of 2022 as the first chip with 3D V-caching technology and is slightly faster than the original 5800X. It continues to be one of the most popular CPUs despite the launch of the newer Ryzen 7 7800X3D thanks to numerous price cuts that have made it as expensive as a six-core CPU.

The 5800X3D doesn't bottleneck even the most powerful GPUs in the market. One can easily pair it with an RTX 4090 and enjoy flagship-level performances without hiccups. This makes it a fan favorite even two years after launch.

In this article, we will go over the best graphics cards for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The options range from cost-effective budget GPUs to the latest and greatest in the market.

A guide to purchasing the best graphics cards for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

5) AMD Radeon RX 7600 ($269)

The Radeon RX 7600 is a superb 1080p gaming GPU (Image via AMD)

AMD launched the RX 7600 as a budget 1080p gaming card back in 2023. For gamers building a sub-$1,000 gaming rig to play the latest titles at FHD, this GPU is the best option. It can even play some titles up to QHD.

$3GPU Name	RX 7600
Memory	8 GB GDDR6 128-bit
Base clock	1.720 MHz
Boost clock	2,655 MHz

Currently, the card is one of the cheapest current-gen options in the market. Although it is slightly slower than the RTX 3060 Ti, it is a great option for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D on a tight budget.

Pros:

The Radeon RX 7600 is quite cheap.
The graphics card can play all titles at 1080p.

Cons:

Ray tracing performance isn't up to par.

4) Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 Ti ($418)

The Inno3D Twin X2 OC RTX 3060 Ti (Image via Amazon)

The Geforce RTX 3060 Ti was launched in 2020 as a successor to the fairly popular RTX 2060 Super GPU. The card is faster than the RTX 2080 Super, which makes it a great option for playing the latest games at high resolutions without hiccups. Moreover, the GPU isn't far behind the 4060 Ti, which makes it a superb option for competitive gamers.

$3GPU Name	RTX 3060 Ti
Memory	8 GB GDDR6 256-bit
Base clock	1,410 MHz
Boost clock	1,665 MHz

It was originally introduced with a price tag of $410. These days, the card has dropped to about $250 in the used market. You can find a new and sealed package for a bit more. For this money, we recommend it over the RTX 4060 for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Pros:

The rasterization and ray tracing performance of the 3060 Ti is up to par.
The GPU has been massively discounted in 2024.

Cons:

The 3060 Ti doesn't support DLSS 3 with frame generation.

3) AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT ($359)

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT reference edition (Image via AMD)

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the best option for gamers under the $400 mark. The card is faster than the RTX 4060 Ti, which makes it a sweet deal. When paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, it can run most video games at up to 4K resolutions without major issues. Ray tracing performance, however, can be a bit poor.

$3GPU Name	RX 6800 XT
Memory	16 GB GDDR6 256-bit
Base clock	1,825 MHz
Boost clock	2,250 MHz

The RX 6800 XT has dropped to as low as $359 in leading retail stores like Newegg, Micro Center, and Amazon. It also pairs 16 GB of video memory, which makes it a superb all-rounder for gaming.

Pros:

The AMD RX 6800 XT is quite affordable at $360.
You can play games up to 4K on this GPU.

Cons:

Ray tracing performance is much poorer than the latest Nvidia RTX 40 series cards.

2) Nvidia Geforce RTX 4080 Super ($999)

The RTX 4080 Super is a fiercely powerful GPU (Image via Nvidia)

The Geforce RTX 4080 Super is among the fastest cards on the planet. Based on the latest Ada Lovelace architecture, it is much faster than the last-gen flagship, the RTX 3090 Ti. It is cheaper than the original non-Super variant while delivering 2-3% extra performance. When paired with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, players can play most games at up to 4K resolution with the highest settings.

GPU Name	Nvidia RTX 4080
CUDA core count	9,728
Tensor cores	304
RT cores	76
Base clock	2,205 MHz
Boost clock	2,505 MHz
VRAM	16 GB GDDR6X
VRAM bus width	256 bit
Total board power (TBP)	320 W

The RTX 4080 Super, will, however, cost a lot. The card's MSRP is $999, and high-end third-party add-in card models cost a couple hundred dollars more.

Pros:

The RTX 4080 Super can play games at sky-high framerates.
It supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 with frame generation.

Cons:

At $999, the 4080 Super costs a lot.

1) Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090 ($1,699)

The Geforce RTX 4090 Founder's Edition (Image via Nvidia)

The Geforce RTX 4090 is the highest-end entry from Nvidia today and it doesn't get bottlenecked by the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. However, one shouldn't expect to harness the 100% potential of the card. The main limitation is the single-core performance of the CPU.

$3GPU Name	RTX 4090
Memory	23 GB GDDR6X 384-bit
Base clock	2,235 MHz
Boost clock	2,520 MHz

The RTX 4090 will drill a hole in gamers' pockets. It has an MSRP of $1,599. However, some high-end add-in card models can cost upwards of $2,000.

Pros:

The RTX 4090 is the most powerful GPU on the market.
It supports all the latest technologies, including better ray tracing and frame generation.

Cons:

At $1,699, it can break banks.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D works best with these GPUs. The chip is designed to handled the latest and most powerful rendering machines in the market. It can deliver sky-high framerates with these pixel pushers in your rig.