AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
AMD's latest gaming CPU on AM5, combining Zen 5 with second-generation 3D V-Cache and a 5.6 GHz boost for the highest single-core gaming performance available.
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Why we rate it
- 5.6 GHz Zen 5 and second-gen V-Cache
- 104MB cache pool is the largest yet
- Best possible gaming with current hardware
- AM5 with long upgrade path
- Premium price over 9800X3D
- No cooler in the box
Where the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D wins and loses
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs AMD AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
| AMDAMD Ryzen 7 9850X3DThis page | AMDAMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Core count | 8 | — |
| Thread count | 16 | — |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| TDP | 120 W | 120 W |
| L3 cache | 104 MB | — |
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D right for you?
If you want AMD's absolute best gaming performance and are building a flagship gaming PC without compromise, the 9850X3D is the chip to anchor it. Top clock speed and the largest V-Cache pool available.
If value matters, the 9800X3D delivers nearly identical gaming for less. If multi-threaded productivity is the priority, higher-core AM5 chips are more appropriate.
Before you buy
The 9850X3D has a higher 5.6 GHz boost versus 5.2 GHz on the 9800X3D, and 104MB V-Cache versus 96MB. Gaming performance is a few percent faster. At similar pricing, the 9850X3D is the better buy. At a meaningful price gap, the 9800X3D is the value pick.
Yes, at the time of release it leads AMD's gaming CPU stack. The 9800X3D is very close, and Intel's gaming-tuned chips also compete, but the 9850X3D is consistently near or at the top of gaming benchmarks.
No. A quality 240mm AIO or large tower cooler is needed for the 120W TDP. Budget this into your total build cost.
Any AM5 board works, including B650 and X670 from the 600 series and B850 and X870 from the 800 series. An 800-series board is recommended for full feature support. A BIOS update may be required on older boards.
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