If you're in the process of building a new gaming PC and seeking the ultimate gaming processor, look no further. The newly released AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is now back in stock at Amazon, available at its retail price of $479 shipped. This is the official launch price with no markup, and it comes without any unwanted bundles. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as the best gaming processor currently available, outperforming both AMD and Intel's offerings and providing better value than the pricier Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.
AMD's X3D series processors are specifically optimized for gaming, leveraging AMD's innovative 3D V-Cache technology to deliver superior performance compared to even the most expensive standard AMD CPUs. While these processors are adept at multitasking, rendering, and creative tasks, their core count makes them less ideal for those specific workloads. Priced at $479, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is not only $110 cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) but also $170 less than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, yet it outshines both in gaming performance. For those not tied to Intel or still using AM4 sockets and unwilling to upgrade all components, the 9800X3D is the clear choice for your next gaming setup.
In our review of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Jackie Thomas noted:
"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is exceptionally powerful for gaming, making it an easier recommendation than other recent processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. If you're building a rig with a high-end graphics card, pairing it with the 9800X3D will maximize your GPU's performance."
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