Ryzen 7 Octa-core 9800X3D 4.7 GHz Desktop Processor

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the gaming CPU to beat. Built on Zen 5 with AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache, it stacks 96MB of L3 cache directly with the compute die to keep game data close to the cores — which translates to substantially higher frame rates in CPU-bound titles than clock speed alone would suggest.

The key change this generation: AMD moved the 3D V-Cache beneath the cores rather than on top. That means better heat transfer to the cooler, higher sustained clocks, and — for the first time on an X3D part — full overclocking support.

Why choose this chip

• Class-leading gaming performance — 96MB of 3D V-Cache dramatically reduces memory latency in games
• Fully unlocked — overclocking and Precision Boost Overdrive supported, unlike previous X3D generations
• Runs cooler under load — the redesigned cache layout improves thermal headroom
• Strong in creative work too — 8 Zen 5 cores handle streaming, editing and rendering alongside gaming
• Long platform life — AM5 socket with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support

Specifications

What you need

An AM5 motherboard (600 or 800 series chipset), DDR5 memory, and a capable CPU cooler. A discrete graphics card is recommended — the integrated graphics are for display output and basic desktop use, not gaming.

Cooler not included.