Great Deal: Ryzen 7 5700X for under €140 in June 2026

While SSD and graphics card prices have been climbing since the beginning of the year, one component maintains a very attractive performance-to-price ratio: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor. In June 2026, it can be found new for around €135 to €143 at several French retailers, a price point that makes it one of the best entry points into an AM4 platform that is still largely viable for gaming.

The Deal in Detail

The Ryzen 7 5700X is an 8-core / 16-thread processor manufactured on a 7nm process, with a boost frequency of up to 4.6 GHz and a contained TDP of 65W. Regarding pricing, here are the benchmarks observed in June 2026:

For comparison, this same processor was trading higher at its launch. Seeing it fall below the €140 mark during a period of general hardware price increases is therefore an opportunity to seize if you are building or upgrading an AM4 configuration.

Who is this processor relevant for?

The Ryzen 7 5700X is suitable for several profiles. If you already own an AM4 motherboard with an older Ryzen (e.g., 3000 series), it's a direct upgrade, often without changing the rest of the machine after a BIOS update.

• 1080p and 1440p Gamers: The 8 cores offer comfortable headroom for recent games paired with a mid-range graphics card.
• Casual Creators: Light video editing, photo retouching, and multitasking benefit from the 16 threads.
• Budget-conscious users: The AM4 platform (motherboard + DDR4) remains significantly cheaper than AM5, allowing you to allocate budget towards the graphics card or storage.

Important: The Ryzen 7 5700X uses the AM4 socket and works with DDR4 memory. Therefore, there's no need to aim for DDR5, which is reserved for AM5 platforms and certain recent Intel configurations.

How to pair it well

To get the most out of this processor without unbalancing the configuration, here are some simple recommendations:

• Memory: A 16 or 32 GB DDR4 kit at 3200 MT/s offers a coherent compromise with the AM4 platform.
• Cooling: With its 65W TDP, an entry- or mid-range tower air cooler is more than sufficient to keep it cool.
• Graphics Card: Pair it with a recent 1080p or 1440p card for a balanced system without a noticeable bottleneck.

Also consider storage: in the current context of rising SSD prices, it's better to anticipate purchasing an NVMe SSD during flash sales rather than waiting.

Our Opinion

The Ryzen 7 5700X ticks many boxes for those looking for a solid foundation without breaking the bank: eight cores, low power consumption, and an economical and widely proven AM4 platform. At under €140, it remains one of the most rational choices currently available for a versatile gaming machine.

At DSGate, we use this processor in several of our custom-built PCs in France, precisely for its performance-to-price ratio. If you prefer a ready-to-use, tested, and guaranteed machine, you can browse our assembled gaming PCs and choose the configuration that fits your budget.

The prices indicated are those observed in June 2026 and may vary depending on retailers and stock.