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 on the hunt for the best gaming processor, look no further. The recently released AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is now back in stock at Amazon at its retail price of $479 shipped. This is the official launch price with no markups and no unnecessary bundles. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as the top choice for gamers, outperforming even 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 designed to enhance gaming performance. Thanks to AMD's innovative 3D V-Cache technology, these processors outshine even the most expensive CPUs in AMD's standard lineup when it comes to gaming. While they are capable of multitasking, rendering, and content creation, their limited number of cores make them less ideal for those tasks. 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 delivers superior gaming performance. Unless you're firmly in the Intel camp or sticking with AM4 and reluctant to upgrade your components, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your next gaming build.

New Release: 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, 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, the 9800X3D will maximize the performance you get from your GPU."

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