AMD · Updated June 2026
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: price, specs & release date
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, released 2024-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: cpubenchmark.net verified verify in ledger
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is listed at $479 on cpubenchmark.net as of 2026-06-27, #12 cheapest of 17 CPUs (median $359); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 45/100 pay-blind standing, #13 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fastest gaming CPU on the market by a clear margin; Second-gen V-Cache eliminates the old X3D productivity penalty (big gains over 7800X3D in Cinebench/Blender/Handbrake).
- Skip if High ~$480 price for an eight-core chip is a dealbreaker.
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D a good buy?
At $479, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is #11 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409. On the spec sheet, its base clock of 4.7 GHz is the highest of the 18, its cores of 8 is below the median of the 18, and its threads of 16 is below the median of the 18. By release date, it is among the newer of the 18 we date.
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 11 distinct physical metrics between them — power, max stable all-core, out-of-box all-core frequency and 8 more. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Three whitelisted testers (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, PCWorld) all lab-benchmarked the 9800X3D and agree it is the fastest gaming CPU available, beating Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K by 13-35% at 1080p depending on the test suite. Unlike prior X3D chips, second-gen V-Cache also lifts productivity ~18-24% over the 7800X3D. Main knock: the ~$480 price for an eight-core chip and weaker multi-core value versus similarly priced rivals.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2024-11-06
Tested by TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, PCWorld
Consistently praised
- Fastest gaming CPU on the market by a clear margin · 3 sources
- Second-gen V-Cache eliminates the old X3D productivity penalty (big gains over 7800X3D in Cinebench/Blender/Handbrake) · 3 sources
- Now fully overclockable and easy to cool within 95C · 2 sources
- Good power efficiency in gaming and drops into existing AM5 boards · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- High ~$480 price for an eight-core chip · 3 sources
- Similarly priced Intel/AMD chips are faster in heavy multi-core productivity work · 2 sources
- Higher gaming power (65W) and doubled productivity power vs the more efficient 7800X3D
Where reviewers disagree The measured margin over Intel's 285K varies widely by test suite: TechPowerUp recorded a 13% 1080p lead, PCWorld ~25% across four games, and Tom's Hardware a 35% average — reflecting different game selections and settings rather than disagreement on the winner.
The sources (3)
Application power draw (average): 88 watts · Gaming power draw: 65 watts · Max stable all-core overclock: 5.3 GHz · Out-of-box all-core frequency under full load: 5.22 GHz · Gaming uplift over 9700X/Zen 5 family at 1080p: 11% · Gaming lead over Core Ultra 9 285K at 1080p: 13% · Gaming lead over 7800X3D at 1080p: 3.4% · Application performance uplift over 7800X3D: 18%
Our testing confirms—this is the fastest gaming CPU you can buy.
The 9800X3D is 18% faster than its predecessor, which is a significant improvement.
AMD wants $480 for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is A LOT of money for an eight-core processor.
Average gaming lead over Core Ultra 9 285K (test suite): 35% · Average gaming lead over Core i9-14900K (test suite): 30% · L3 cache latency: 13.2 ns · Memory latency (DDR5-6000): 78.5 ns
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the fastest gaming chip on the market by a large margin, easily beating Intel's competing processors.
our benchmarks show it beats Intel's current-gen flagship Core 9 285K by an almost unrealistic 35% on average in our test suite
Similarly-priced chips are faster in productivity work
Average gaming lead over Core Ultra 9 285K at 1080p (4 games): 25% · Cinebench multi-thread lead over 7800X3D: 24% · Blender lead over 7800X3D: ~25% · Handbrake video encode lead over 7800X3D: 35%
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D rocks , obliterating Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K in games – but that's not all.
The 9800X3D is 24 percent faster than the 7800X3D in Cinebench's multi-thread test, despite both being 8-core chips with connected V-Cache.
At $479, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D costs $30 more than its predecessor, and a whopping $130 more than the 9700X
Specifications
| Price (US) | $479 US launch MSRP $479; current street price ~$459 as of 2026-06-23 (PassMark/Newegg — a small post-launch drop from the $479 launch price); launched November 2024 at $479 |
|---|---|
| Brand | AMD |
| Released | 2024-11 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock (GHz) | 4.7 |
| Boost clock (GHz) | 5.2 |
| L3 cache (MB) | 96 |
| Tdp (W) | 120 |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Igpu | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Source: cpubenchmark.net (verified 2026-06-23). Specs from PassMark: 8 cores/16 threads, 4.7 GHz base, 5.2 GHz boost, 96 MB L3 (32 MB + 64 MB 3D V-Cache), 120W TDP, AM5, iGPU not explicitly confirmed on PassMark but AMD Ryzen 9800X3D has Radeon Graphics per AMD official product listing, Q4 2024 (November 7, 2024 actual launch). PassMark current price $459; launch MSRP was $479.
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth it vs cheaper CPUs?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D against its closest cheaper and pricier CPUs on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Cores | Threads | Base clock (GHz) | Boost clock (GHz) | L3 cache (MB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D this | $479 | 8 | 16 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 96 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | $449 | 8 | 16 | 4.2 | 5 | 96 |
| Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | $589 | 24 | 24 | 3.7 | 5.7 | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Three whitelisted testers (TechPowerUp, Tom's Hardware, PCWorld) all lab-benchmarked the 9800X3D and agree it is the fastest gaming CPU available, beating Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K by 13-35% at 1080p depending on the test suite. Unlike prior X3D chips, second-gen V-Cache also lifts productivity ~18-24% over the 7800X3D. Main knock: the ~$480 price for an eight-core chip and weaker multi-core value versus similarly priced rivals. Praised: Fastest gaming CPU on the market by a clear margin; Second-gen V-Cache eliminates the old X3D productivity penalty (big gains over 7800X3D in Cinebench/Blender/Handbrake); Now fully overclockable and easy to cool within 95C; Good power efficiency in gaming and drops into existing AM5 boards. Flagged: High ~$480 price for an eight-core chip; Similarly priced Intel/AMD chips are faster in heavy multi-core productivity work; Higher gaming power (65W) and doubled productivity power vs the more efficient 7800X3D. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D cost?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has a US price of $479 (US launch MSRP $479; current street price ~$459 as of 2026-06-23 (PassMark/Newegg — a small post-launch drop from the $479 launch price); launched November 2024 at $479), as of 2026-06-23.
How does the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D compare on price?
At $479, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is #11 cheapest of the 17 CPUs we track, where the median is $409.
When was the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D released?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D was released 2024-11.
What are the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's key specs?
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (AMD): cores 8, threads 16, base clock ghz 4.7, boost clock ghz 5.2, l3 cache mb 96. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-23.
Price of record: $479 at cpubenchmark.net, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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