Building a new gaming PC? The hunt for the perfect processor ends here. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is back in stock at Amazon, priced at $479—its official retail price, no hidden extras. This isn't a bundled deal; you're getting the processor at its best value.
Currently the top gaming CPU on the market (beating both AMD and Intel competitors), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D offers superior gaming performance compared to the pricier Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Its 3D V-Cache technology provides a significant performance boost, outpacing even AMD's standard high-end CPUs in gaming benchmarks. While capable of multitasking, rendering, and content creation, its core count makes it less ideal for those intensive tasks.
At $479, it's a steal—$110 less than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) and $170 cheaper than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, yet delivers superior gaming performance. Unless you're a die-hard Intel fan or are committed to AM4, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your next gaming build.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 Desktop Processor
$479.00 at Amazon
In our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Jackie Thomas stated:
"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is exceptionally powerful in games, making it a more compelling choice than recent processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. Particularly when paired with a high-end graphics card, the 9800X3D maximizes GPU performance."
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