This comment doesn't make sense. You're getting more cores than previous generation of HEDT, and the equivalent Intel processors aren't cheaper at all.
This is a new market segment. If you want a fast cpu, the Ryzen 7 and 9 series are completely fine if you want that price range!
The exact same price range as you're used to still exist.
On the other hand, people have been used to paying exorbitantly for Xeon processors, like 2000-5000 per cpu, so this is a breath of fresh air.
You are getting the same number of (better) cores for higher price. But backwards/forward compatibility is gone, so you either pay the full price upfront, or are stuck with outdated chips forever.
This is a new market segment. If you want a fast cpu, the Ryzen 7 and 9 series are completely fine if you want that price range!
The exact same price range as you're used to still exist.
On the other hand, people have been used to paying exorbitantly for Xeon processors, like 2000-5000 per cpu, so this is a breath of fresh air.