AMD Ryzen 7 5800X vs WD Blue SN550

  • Great for gaming
  • Top performer at its tier
  • Hot processor, no joke
  • Upgrade from a meager i5-6500 to a fire-breathing performance beast
  • Reviewed the 5950x 16 core 5900 x, which is a 12 core part at about 550
  • Great for gaming, not for storage
  • Poor performance when writing to NAND
  • Lower price than the SN550
  • Downgraded performance after July 2021
  • May not be compatible with all M.2 slots

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