PCPer Podcast 870: Computex Highlights, Ryzen 7 5800X3D Returns, Radeon RX 9070 GRE Review, and MORE

Why It Matters

The CPU relaunch gives cost‑conscious gamers a top‑tier AM4 upgrade, while AMD’s confusing GPU pricing could undermine its mid‑range market positioning.

Key Takeaways

• AMD revives Ryzen 7 5800X3D for DDR4 builds at $350.
• 5800X3D re‑launch offers same specs, modest thermal gains only.
• Radeon RX 9070 GRE priced $549, underperforms higher‑tier 9070 models.
• 9070 GRE draws 240‑272W, offers no efficiency advantage.
• AMD’s mid‑range pricing strategy appears misaligned with market expectations.

Summary

The PC Perspective podcast’s Computex episode recapped AMD’s latest product moves, highlighting the return of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and a deep dive into the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card.

AMD relaunched the 5800X3D on the AM4 platform at $350, keeping its 8‑core/16‑thread spec and 120 W TDP, with only modest thermal headroom improvements. The company also outlined its RX 7000 series roadmap, promising a Frame Gen update for the 7000 line next month and a 6000 refresh next year.

Tom’s Hardware confirmed the 5800X3D’s return required a new TSMC stacking process, while the 9070 GRE was priced at $549 and measured at 240‑272 W power draw, offering no efficiency gain over the faster 9070 XT. Reviewers noted the GRE’s performance sits just above the 6950 XT and far below the 9070 XT, questioning its value.

For builders, the 5800X3D provides a high‑end DDR4 option without upgrading to AM5, but the 9070 GRE’s pricing and power profile may erode AMD’s mid‑range strategy, potentially squeezing partner margins and limiting market share gains.

Original Description

Recorded June 3, 2026.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:09 Patreon

1:38 Food with Josh (or not)

3:38 Computex highlights begin - AMD was busy

6:47 Ryzen 7 5800X3D returns

8:57 Reviewing the RX 9070 GRE (and extended pricing discussion)

22:57 NVIDIA at Computex

34:00 Intel wants to build back their reputation

36:36 Noctua at Computex

40:11 Corsair's announcements include a pretty sweet looking case

46:32 RIP 24-pin ATX connector as everything shrinks

49:52 Qualcomm has potentially gone insane with the 6G stuff

58:43 MSI has world's first triple mode QD-OLED gaming monitor

1:01:02 A very fast NAS (just don't try to buy big HDDs right now)

1:06:43 (In)Security Corner

1:13:55 Gaming Quick Hit

1:19:52 Picks of the Week

1:32:55 Outro