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Ryzen 7 9800X3D
8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on AM5.
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Cores
8
Threads
16
Boost
5.2 GHz
L3 cache
96 MB
TDP
120W
Socket
AM5
Performance breakdown
Gaming24
Productivity23
Single-core23
Multi-core33
Power efficiency24
Lab scores
Performance score24
Cores8
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p53 fps
1440p42 fps
4K29 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Granite Ridge
- Process node
- 4 nm
- Socket
- AM5
- Release year
- 2024
- Total cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Integrated graphics
- AMD Radeon Graphics
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L1 cache
- 640 KB
- L2 cache
- 8 MB
- L3 cache
- 96 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR5
- Base power (TDP)
- 120W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $479
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, AMD-V, Precision Boost 2
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Gamers love it for huge frame rate gains in sims and strategy titles. The main complaint is it runs hot under heavy load and needs a good cooler.
Pros
- Gaming performance is class-leading
- Runs cool on standard coolers
- Great for heavy multitasking work
- Excellent power efficiency for the speed
Cons
- Gets hot under heavy load
- Expensive for the performance tier
- Gaming-only gains, limited elsewhere
Verdict
Our verdict on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a gaming-focused CPU that trades raw multi-core speed for a massive, game-changing cache.
Get it if you want the fastest gaming chip money can buy and already have a high-end graphics card to pair with it. Skip it if you do video editing or heavy multitasking, where a non-3D chip with more cores makes more sense.
Buy it if…
- You build a sim racing rig and want the best frame pacing.
- You’re a competitive esports player running a high refresh rate monitor.
- You need a top-tier gaming CPU that also handles creative work on the side.
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