65/100
RECOMMENDEDhigh confidence
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor
Expert Take
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.
Pros
- Stacked 3D V-Cache delivers 11% higher FPS than standard Ryzen 9000 chips at 1080pgamersnexus.net
- Proper thermal performance despite stacked cache under the coresgamersnexus.net
- Matches 9700X and other Ryzen parts in Photoshop performancepugetsystems.com
- Delivers 86 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 4K resolutionidc.com
Cons
- Weak iGPU performance trails Intel integrated graphics significantlylanoc.org
- Not recommended for pure Premiere Pro content creation workflowspugetsystems.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).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.lanoc.org
Expert Quality
65
Deal Score
8
Price
$586.00
Current Price
$586.00
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