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With DDR5 prices spiking to infinity and beyond, we re-examined if it’s worth buying in 2026 or if you’re better off saving some money and buying into a dead platform. Intel’s 12700K and AMD’s 5800XT are both very reasonably priced, but just how good or bad is the price to performance ratio?
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#2 – AM5
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#3 – AM4
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0:00 Intro
1:17 Contenders
2:19 5800XT
5:25 Gaming
7:20 Graphs
8:15 Conclusion
10:36 Outro Read More Linus Tech Tips
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