Good CPU deal: the Ryzen 7 5700X starting at €143 this summer

In a market where RAM and graphics cards are soaring, processors remain one of the few areas where significant savings can still be made. And the 2026 summer sales offer a tangible opportunity: the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, a reliable value for the AM4 socket, is seeing its price drop significantly at several retailers.

The Ryzen 7 5700X under €150: the figures

According to price comparison sites, the Ryzen 7 5700X is currently available from around €143 at some retailers, whereas it was previously trading for around €155 to €170 in recent weeks. This 10-15% drop coincides with the summer sales and AMD's desire to clear stock of the AM4 platform.

• 8 cores / 16 threads with Zen 3 architecture
• Boost frequency up to 4.6 GHz
• 65W TDP: low power consumption, easy to cool
• AM4 socket, compatible with B450, B550, and X570 motherboards
• DDR4 memory, currently the cheapest on the market

Why this is a good deal in 2026

The strength of the 5700X is its ecosystem. The AM4 socket is mature: B550 motherboards are affordable, DDR4 remains significantly cheaper than DDR5 despite the general increase in memory prices, and the 65W TDP means a simple CPU cooler is sufficient. As a result, the total cost of the platform is hard to beat for an 8-core system.

In games, paired with a mid-range graphics card like an RTX 5060, it is not the limiting factor in 1080p or 1440p in the vast majority of titles. In applications, its 16 threads remain very comfortable for streaming, light video editing, or demanding office tasks.

Who is this processor for?

This good deal is aimed at two profiles. Firstly, those who already own an AM4 motherboard with a Ryzen 3000 or a first-generation Ryzen 5: upgrading to the 5700X offers a significant gain without changing the motherboard or RAM. Secondly, those building a gaming setup on a controlled budget: the complete AM4 platform (CPU + motherboard + 16 GB of DDR4) often costs less than an AM5 CPU alone with its DDR5.

The only reservation: AM4 is an end-of-life platform. There will be no major new generations for it. If you are aiming for CPU upgrades in 3 or 4 years, AM5 remains more future-proof — but at a much higher entry price.

Our advice

At under €150, the Ryzen 7 5700X offers one of the best performance-to-price ratios for an 8-core processor currently. As always with sales, stock and prices change quickly: compare retailers (Amazon, LDLC, Materiel.net, Cdiscount) before confirming your purchase.

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