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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor

Computer Components

65
Overall Score
70
Expert Mean
42
Value Score
Confidence: high
Scored: Jun 13, 2026
Expert Consensus

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the fastest gaming CPU available, delivering 11% better FPS than the 9700X and 13% advantage over Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K at 1080p. Stacked 3D V-Cache provides class-leading gaming performance with proper thermals despite the architecture. Not ideal for pure content creation workflows where cheaper or higher-core-count alternatives excel.

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Price Context
$422
30-Day Low
$507
30-Day Avg
↑ Rising
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Community Sentiment
56
Mostly positive discussions · Reddit signal weight: 35%
Pros
  • Stacked 3D V-Cache delivers 11% higher FPS than standard Ryzen 9000 chips at 1080p

    The pulls less power in this test and so will be cooler

    gamersnexus.net
  • Proper thermal performance despite stacked cache under the cores

    the 9800X3D is not burning the cores at excessive temperatures even with the stacked solution

    gamersnexus.net
  • Matches 9700X and other Ryzen parts in Photoshop performance

    you no longer sacrifice performance in Photoshop with the X3D parts

    pugetsystems.com
  • Delivers 86 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 4K resolution

    For Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the 9800X3D delivers 86 FPS at 4K

    idc.com
Cons
  • Weak iGPU performance trails Intel integrated graphics significantly

    The 9800X3D wasnt in the same class here with the Windows ML results being well over twice as high

    lanoc.org
  • Not recommended for pure Premiere Pro content creation workflows

    we wouldnt recommend the X3D part for pure Premiere Pro use

    pugetsystems.com
  • CPU Rendering: Cinebench, Blender, & V-Ray Finally, in CPU rendering with Cinebench, the 98000X3D posts somewhat disappointing results, with performance much closer to the 9700X (10% ahead) than the 9900X (31% behind).

    CPU Rendering: Cinebench, Blender, & V-Ray Finally, in CPU rendering with Cinebench, the 98000X3D posts somewhat disappointing results, with performance much closer to the 9700X (10% ahead) than the 9900X (31% behind).

    pugetsystems.com
  • For some people, performance is the only thing important, but for others, power usage and temperatures also play a role so we do take a look at both of those as well.

    For some people, performance is the only thing important, but for others, power usage and temperatures also play a role so we do take a look at both of those as well.

    lanoc.org