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

If you're building a new gaming PC and searching for the top 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 with free shipping. This is the official launch price with no added markup, and it comes without any unwanted bundles. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the leading gaming processor on the market, outperforming both AMD and Intel's offerings, and it's a smarter choice for gamers than the pricier Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

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

Highlight: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop Processor

AMD's X3D series processors are specifically designed for gaming. Thanks to AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, they outshine even the most expensive standard CPUs from AMD in gaming benchmarks. While they're capable of multitasking, rendering, and creative work, their limited core count makes them less ideal for these 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 committed to Intel or sticking with the AM4 platform and avoiding a full upgrade, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your gaming setup.

$479.00 at Amazon
$479.00 at Best Buy

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

"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D excels in gaming, making it a top recommendation over 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, the 9800X3D will maximize the performance of your GPU."

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