AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Top Gaming CPU Now Available at Amazon, Best Buy

If you're in the process of building a new gaming PC and seeking the top-tier gaming processor, look no further. The recently released AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is currently back in stock at Amazon, available at its retail price of $479 with free shipping. This price is the official launch price, free from any markups and without any unwanted bundled items. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as the best gaming processor on the market today, outshining both AMD and Intel competitors, and is a more cost-effective choice than the pricier Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

Update: It's also available at Best Buy, though you might need to join a queue.

Highlight: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop Processor

AMD's X3D series processors are specifically optimized for gaming. Thanks to AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, these CPUs outperform even the most expensive models in AMD's standard lineup when it comes to gaming benchmarks. While they can handle multitasking, rendering, and content creation, their limited core count makes them less ideal for those tasks. Priced at $479, the 9800X3D is $110 less than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) and $170 less than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, yet it delivers superior gaming performance. Unless you're a dedicated Intel enthusiast or still using AM4 and reluctant to upgrade your components, the 9800X3D is the clear choice for your next gaming rig.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 Desktop Processor

$479.00 at Amazon
$479.00 at Best Buy

In our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Jackie Thomas wrote:

"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is extremely powerful in games, which makes it easier to recommend than other recent processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. Especially if you're building a rig with a powerful graphics card, the 9800X3D is going to be the best way to get the most performance out of whichever GPU you pair it with."

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