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

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AMD thinks that gamers will upgrade from their Ryzen 7 7800X3D to the new 9800X3D for the "overclocking factor" and that the "limits are now gone" with 3D V-Cache, 9800X3D owners can enjoy one of the best CPUs on the market today.

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In a new interview with PC Guide, AMD Product and Business Development Manager Martijn Boonstra talked about the launch of AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. He was impressed with the launch week status of the 9800X3D, with the conversation steering towards the design of the 9800X3D, and how it impacted gaming performance, with a "large portion" of the chat spent talking about the "overclocking factor" that the 9800X3D brings to the table.

Martijn said: "you could definitely say the limits are now gone compared to the previous generation 3D V-cache (processors) because of the overclocking ability, which puts it closer to the non-stacked cash parts in terms of their ultimate frequency and performance that you can squeeze from the parts".

• Read more: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor Review
• Read more: 9800X3D tested against 7800X3D, 9700X, 7700X: all locked at 4.8GHz
• Read more: 9800X3D chip teardown: new 3D V-Cache stack teased under Zen 5 CCD hood
• Read more: 9800X3D overclocked to 6.9GHz: 1000FPS in CS2, 2000FPS in Valorant at 100W power

Martijn added: "I think with every launch you will find that you have your ultra enthusiasts which upgrade every single generation whenever there's like 5 to 10% more performance or even more or sometimes even less to be had because they just want the latest and greatest in technology..... And I think if you look at this part, what sets it apart for the 7800X3D, as I touched on earlier is the overclocking factor as well.... that will drive some of the 7800X3D owners to also consider the Ryzen 7 9800X3D".