AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Hub

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU leaks: 5% faster than 9800X3D, but 20% faster than 7800X3D

December 6, 2025 | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor leaks have the 5.6GHz+ X3D chip being 5% faster than the 9800X3D, and 20% faster than the 7800X3D in PassMark testing.

Ryzen 9850X3D CPU spotted on AMD website - but I'd still grab a 9800X3D deal for Cyber Monday

November 30, 2025 | If you're mulling a new gaming PC build, you might be tempted to hold fire and wait for the Ryzen 9850X3D, but I'd advise against that for several reasons.

Alienware Area-51 gaming PCs with 9800X3D + RTX 5080 at $4349, 9950X3D + RTX 5090 at $6149

November 23, 2025 | Dell's new Alienware Area-51 flagship desktop gaming PC now has AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPU options: 9800X3D or 9950X3D with Alienware X870E mobo.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to below MSRP in the US, the best gaming CPU is on Amazon for $449

November 21, 2025 | The best gaming CPU is now available in the US at below MSRP, with AMD's powerful Ryzen 7 9800X3D dropping to $449 on Amazon during Black Friday sales.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops to $439 for Black Friday sales, the best gaming CPU at below MSRP

November 21, 2025 | The best gaming CPU on the planet, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is now available at below MSRP pricing through Black Friday sales, for just $439.99.

This user had his 9800X3D chip die TWICE in his ASRock X870 RS Pro WiFi motherboard

October 4, 2025 | A user has his second AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor die in his ASRock X870 RS PRO WiFi motherboard, says he'll never recommend an ASRock motherboard again.

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Tachyon used for world-record AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclock at 7.3GHz

September 18, 2025 | GIGABYTE uses its X870 AORUS Tachyon motherboard to achieve the CPU frequency record for AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, bursting through 7.3GHz.

AMD blames motherboard makers for Ryzen 9800X3D CPU failures

August 25, 2025 | With cases of Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs failing piling up this year, AMD says the root cause lies with motherboard manufacturers and BIOS settings.

Battlefield 6 bench: 9800X3D is 30% faster than 14900K at 1080p, hardly any difference at 4K

August 14, 2025 | Battlefield 6 tests confirm AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is up to 30% faster than the Core i9-14900K, but barely any difference for gaming at 4K.

Battlefield 6 runs at 1440p 300FPS+ on 9800X3D + RTX 5080 system, huge 33% perf loss on 14900K

August 3, 2025 | Twitch streamer says AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combo runs Battlefield 6 at 1440p 300FPS+ but loses 33% perf on the Core i9-14900K CPU.

User gets fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with no CCDs or I/O die on its substrate after delidded

June 22, 2025 | GamersNexus investigates fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, discovering a non-functional chip with no CCDs or I/O chiplet found under the IHS.

Need a top-notch new gaming CPU? AMD's Ryzen 9800X3D is finally widely available at its MSRP

March 18, 2025 | If you've been biding your time, wanting a Ryzen 9800X3D CPU for your gaming PC, but not wishing to pay inflated prices - now's your chance to strike.

Amazon fake CPU warning: user orders AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, receives old-school FX-4100 instead

March 10, 2025 | User buys an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor from Amazon, but after receiving it, peels off the film from the CPU heatspreader... reveals it's an FX-4100.

Thermal Grizzly now selling delidded Ryzen 9 9800X3D CPUs, warranty covers heavy overclocking

February 26, 2025 | Thermal Grizzly has enthusiast's backs: offers AMD's new Ryzen 9 9800X3D delidded, tested, and shipped to gamers with a removed heatspreader.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D experiencing 'CPU Failure' issues, more common on ASRock motherboards

February 25, 2025 | AMD's new super-popular Ryzen 7 9800X3D now has widespread crashing and failure incidents, with Redditors claiming more issues on ASRock motherboards.

AMD says new Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 9900X3D processors have similar gaming performance to 9800X3D

January 22, 2025 | AMD says that its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors will have similar gaming performance to 9800X3D: extra CPU cores won't help for gaming.

MSI MEG PC build at CES 2025: 9800X3D CPU, Gen5 SSD, dual RTX 4080 SUPRIM X cards, 1600W PSU

January 11, 2025 | MSI teases its MEG PC build at CES 2025: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, MEG X870E GODLIKE mobo dual GeForce RTX 4080 SUPRIM X cards, Gen5 SSD, and a 1600W PSU.

AMD says Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortages are because of Intel's new 'horrible product' aka Arrow Lake

January 10, 2025 | AMD's new gaming CPU champion -- the Ryzen 7 9800X3D -- has shortages, and it's because Intel made a 'horrible product' says execs at CES 2025.

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the most popular Zen 5 chip in Germany, selling like hotcakes

January 3, 2025 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has become the best-selling Zen 5 chip in Germany, with one of the biggest retailers in the country sold out.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses thick dummy silicon: uses 93% of CCD stack, no perf boost, but crucial

December 21, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor features thick layers of non-functional silicon on the CCD with SRAM extending on the edges to provide stability.

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against 7800X3D, 9700X, 7700X: all locked at 4.8GHz

December 21, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tested against the 7800X3D, 9700X, and 7700X processors all at a fixed 4.8GHz frequency... check out the results!

Lexar unleashes ultra-low latency DDR5-6000 CL26 memory, says it's 'ideal for 9800X3D'

December 15, 2024 | Lexar has just unveiled its new DDR5 ARES memory that is offered in up to DDR5-6000 but at ultra-low latencies of just CL26, which is 'ideal for 9800X3D'.

AMD is working to improve Ryzen 9800X3D stock levels, but some may have to wait until 2025

December 10, 2024 | AMD says stock levels for its new Ryzen 9 9800X3D CPU will ramp up in Q1 2025, which is good because it's currently sold out everywhere.

AMD thinks gamers will switch from the 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the 'overclocking factor'

November 22, 2024 | AMD says gamers will be enticed by the 'overclocking factor' of the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and will upgrade from their 7800X3D for that OC oomph.

MSI issues a statement on burnt AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and X870 motherboard socket

November 17, 2024 | MSI responds to the case of the burned out Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Tomahawk X870 motherboard, confirms that it's working with AMD and GamersNexus.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D sells out straight away - scalpers already offering CPU at inflated prices

November 15, 2024 | It's a sad, but familiar, story, as in the US (and UK) you can't get the Ryzen 7 9800X3D anywhere - though German retailers appear to have stock.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU + AM5 socket burned out, both physically damaged during installation

November 13, 2024 | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor and AM5 socket burned to a crisp, both physically damaged either due to a fault, or a user error during installation.

TT Show Episode 59 - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Review, the new gaming CPU champ

November 8, 2024 | It's review season on The TT Show - AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, OLED displays, Alienware's new headset, and the Meletrix Zoom75 TIGA mechanical keyboard kit.

MSI overclocks AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to an incredible 7.24GHz on its new MEG X870E GODLIKE

November 7, 2024 | MSI has just pushed AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to its limits using its new MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, hitting a blazing 7.241GHz.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chip teardown: new 3D V-Cache stack teased under Zen 5 CCD hood

November 7, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor teardown: next-gen 3D V-Cache teased in a beautiful gold stack, right under blue Zen 5 CCD goodness.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz: 1000FPS in CS2, 2000FPS in Valorant at 100W power

November 7, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz and smashes 1000FPS in Counter-Strike 2, and over 2000FPS in Valorant with just 100W power consumption.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, overclocked to 5.46 GHz, outperforms the 7800X3D by 24%

November 4, 2024 | The Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU with 3D V-Cache can be overclocked, and the proof is in a new Geekbench submission showcasing a 260 MHz faster boost clock speed.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D price rumor: $479 MSRP may leave some gamers regretting not buying a 7800X3D

October 31, 2024 | PC gamers who had the chance to pick up a Ryzen 7800X3D for not much more than $300 in sales over the summer may be regretting not doing so.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D price leaks again hint that this gaming CPU could see a price hike - to $499?

October 29, 2024 | Will the new 3D V-Cache workhorse processor be 10% more expensive than its predecessor? More than a few price leaks are suggesting that, certainly.

AMD will release its the new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor on November 7, reviews on November 6

October 29, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor review embargo will lift on November 6, the 8-core, 16-thread Zen 5 CPU with next-gen 3D V-Cache is nearly here.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specs: 8C/16T Zen 5, 120W TDP, 96MB L3 cache, unlocked multiplier

October 29, 2024 | AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D full specs revealed: 8 cores, 16 threads of Zen 5 at up to 5.2GHz, 120W TDP, 96MB L3 cache, unlocked multiplier.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D full specs spilled, plus benchmark leak sees the CPU equal 9950X in Geekbench

October 28, 2024 | In single-core, anyway, and the incoming Ryzen 9800X3D processor is looking very strong for non-gaming performance, as previous rumors have indicated.

Check out AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D get delidded: next-gen 3D V-Cache shown off

October 27, 2024 | AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D gets delidded: our first look at the next-gen 3D V-Cache that will stop on Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K processor.

AMD confirms Ryzen 7 9800X3D with next-gen 3D V-Cache tech: fastest gaming CPU at up to 5.2GHz

October 26, 2024 | AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D processors will feature reversed CCD and 3D V-Cache laying, new Ryzen 7 9800X3D to destroy Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K.

Ryzen 9800X3D benchmarks show up to a 20% performance jump over 7800X3D

October 24, 2024 | Geekbench results for the Ryzen 9800X3D show a big improvement over the 7800X3D, which bodes well for the Zen 5 chip's gaming performance.

AMD leak shows Ryzen 9800X3D CPU is 8% faster than 7800X3D in games - this won't go down well

October 24, 2024 | An 8% generational uplift for PC gaming with the 9800X3D is very much on the low side compared to the expectations built up among gamers by recent leaks.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU leaked by two US retailers - but let's all agree to ignore the price tags

October 23, 2024 | As ever, this looks like placeholder pricing, although the slight worry for some is that it's pitched north of $450 - a hint that AMD might be considering this route?

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 5.6GHz on all cores: up to 35% faster than 7800X3D at stock

October 21, 2024 | AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D tuned at 5.6GHz all-core is 35% faster than the 7800X3D at stock, scores a huge 25,000+ points in Cinebench R23 with PBO and OC.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D specs leak: 4.7GHz base clock with 120W TDP now confirmed

October 20, 2024 | AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor specs confirmed: 8 cores, 16 threrads of Zen 5 + new 3D V-Cache, 4.7GHz base clock and 120W TDP.

Another leak suggests AMD Ryzen 9800X3D is close - so imminent CPU launch seems very likely now

October 18, 2024 | Given the volume of leaks and rumors around the Ryzen 9800X3D being launched next week, it'd be a surprise at this point if the processor didn't show.

Game over for Intel? Leaked X3D 'turbo mode' set to give Ryzen 9800X3D up to a 35% gaming boost

October 18, 2024 | Will Ryzen 9000X3D be Intel's worst nightmare? GIGABYTE reveals what could be AMD's ace up its sleeve - and it'll pep up vanilla Ryzen 9000 CPUs too.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reveal rumored for October 25, the day after Intel launches Arrow Lake CPUs

October 15, 2024 | AMD to reveal its new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor on October 25, the day after Intel launches its new Core Ultra 200K series 'Arrow Lake-S' desktop CPUs.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU spotted with all-core boost of 5.2GHz, could go on sale on November 7

October 12, 2024 | Fresh rumors indicate that we could see the Ryzen 9800X3D revealed in just a couple of weeks, with a top-end single-core boost of 5.4GHz, even?

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D CPU could be revealed imminently to steal Intel's Arrow Lake thunder

October 10, 2024 | Are we about to see the Ryzen 9800X3D today? Quite possibly, and AMD may be rushing this processor to the shelves to run interference with Arrow Lake.

AMD Ryzen 9800X3D benchmark suggests this won't be just a great gaming CPU, but an all-rounder

October 5, 2024 | Leaked benchmark for Cinebench shows big single-core, and even bigger multi-core, gains for the Ryzen 9800X3D and also the 9950X3D processor.

AMD Ryzen 7800X3D is vanishing off shelves as price hikes kick in - is 9800X3D CPU imminent?

September 30, 2024 | The stock of AMD's popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D is dwindling rapidly, it would seem, as its price spirals upwards - a sign it's about to be replaced?

AMD's beefed-up Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor pictured: the 'Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming'

September 28, 2024 | AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D pictured in new leaks: will be called the 'Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming' and 'designed for increased frequencies'.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor Review - All of the gaming goodness without compromise

November 6, 2024 | The AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D is the undisputed gaming champion. And unlike its X3D predecessors, it's also a capable all-rounder across a variety of workloads.