Customer Ratings & Reviews

Purchased this to upgrade from an AM 4 5900 since the mother board that I had was reaching time to upgrade. Purchased this with an X870 TUF motherboard. Great improvements with games and I am looking forward to some video decoding and encoding now that it has the ability to do that onboard, for what I know at least. I am happy with this upgrade.

Thus CPU will run anything at peak preformance! Runs really cool for how good it is and is super easy to install.

Have had this only for about couple months and I've come to a conclusionbrhat this is this best cpu ived ever had. It's superb for what I do on a daily basis. Base clocks are stable and even overclocked it. I have had 0 problems with anything I've thrown at it.

Comimg from a 13900k this thing is fast! And runs really cool. I am running all my games at 4k with no issue. Works wonderfully with my 4090. I was worried at first i have always used intel. But very happy with my first AMD purchase.

Not a huge difference over the 7800X3D, but runs a bit cooler for equal or better performance. Am glad I got one while I could though.

As someone who's been building PCs since the early 2000s (remember when we thought 2 GHz was fast?), I've seen my fair share of CPUs come and go. But the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D? It's like finding the One Ring in Middle-earth, but this time, it's for making games run smoother than Gandalf's wizard beard. Design and Build: The 9800X3D looks like any other modern CPU - if you've seen one, you've seen them all. But don't let its humble appearance fool you; it's like Clark Kent in disguise. Installation was as simple as ever, but remember, BIOS updates are sometimes the real adventure, akin to updating your BIOS in the stone age of floppy disks. Performance: Gaming: Holy frame rates, Batman! This CPU is the Robin to my gaming setup, boosting my gameplay to new heights. "Baldur's Gate 3" now runs so smoothly, I half expect to see a "You Are Winner!" screen. It's like going from dial-up to fiber optics for your in-game experience. Multi-tasking: With 8 cores and 16 threads, it's like having an army of little helpers, each one ready to tackle a task. Streaming while gaming? No sweat. It's multitasking like a pro, even if your pro job is just playing games. Temperature and Efficiency: Unlike some CPUs that turn your PC into a dragon's cave, this one keeps cool under pressure. It's like having your own personal Frostmourne, but instead of souls, it's cooling down your system. Overclocking: I haven't dared to push this baby beyond its limits because, out of the box, it's already like having the Millennium Falcon at your fingertips. But for those adventurous enough, the overclocking potential is there, waiting for you to live long and prosper with your gaming benchmarks. Compatibility and Future Proofing: The AM5 socket is like a promise from AMD that you won't have to rebuild your PC from scratch in the next few years. It's a commitment to the future, much like my commitment to never give up on finding the perfect component match. Cons: Price: It's not cheap, but then again, neither are the good things in life. Like collecting all the Infinity Stones, it's a costly endeavor. Good luck getting your paws on either. Non-Gaming Workloads: If you're not primarily a gamer, this CPU might be like bringing a lightsaber to a knife fight - overkill for some tasks. Conclusion: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the CPU I didn't know I needed until I had it. For gamers, it's like finding Excalibur in the stone - if Excalibur was made for rendering high frame rates. If you've been piecing together PCs since the days of floppy disks, this is one upgrade that won't make you feel like you're stuck in the Matrix. Rating: 9.5/10

Amazing performance for gaming, stays cool too!!!!

The 9800X3D is hands-down the best gaming processor I’ve ever owned. With its massive 3D V-Cache, it breezes through complex Paradox grand strategy titles like Stellaris, Victoria 3, and Europa Universalis, keeping late-game simulations smooth where other CPUs start to crawl. At the same time, it excels in modern AAA games with high single-thread performance, making it a true all-around powerhouse. Paired with DDR5 and a modern AM5 board, setup was seamless, thermals are manageable with a solid cooler, and efficiency is impressive for the performance on tap. If you want a processor that doesn’t just play games but dominates them, the 9800X3D is the crown jewel of a next-gen build.

I recently upgraded to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core Processor, and the performance boost has been phenomenal! My FPS in World of Warcraft shot up by 100 while raiding, transforming my gaming experience. This processor handles everything with ease, from gaming to multitasking, and I’ve noticed a significant improvement in system responsiveness. The 8-core setup ensures smooth performance even under heavy load, and it’s perfect for any gaming enthusiast or power user. If you’re looking to take your gaming to the next level, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a fantastic choice. The upgrade has been totally worth it for the incredible performance gains.

Excellent gaming CPU. Totally worth the price. Increases 1% lows on games. It playing competitive shooters, must buy.

Amazing product for gaming, fast and easy to install

I was running a 4070 super with my i9-9900K and could tell my cpu was bottlenecking my gpu because my 1% lows were always dipping and causing stutters at those high frame rates @1440p resolution. Ever since upgrading to the 9800X3D, everything has been smooth and snappy. In-Game Benchmark: Black Ops 6 1440p Fidelityfx Competitive Graphics Settings; i9-9900K+4070 Super @167 AVG. FPS. benchmark~CPU50%/GPU50%; 9800X3D+4070S @206 AVG. FPS. benchmark~CPU0%/GPU100%.

What can you say that hasn't already been said? The best gaming CPU money can buy. Although the 9950x3D is a few % faster is certain games, the price to performance here is unbeatable. Coming from an i5 12th gen this was a giant upgrade in every way. With a slight under volt, I never see my temps above 66c and my power consumption is down about 15-20 watts. The only "issue" doesn't even come from the CPU itself, some motherboards may need a bios update to be compatible with 9xxx CPUs but with bios flashback it's somewhat of a non-issue. All in all, team red just can't stop winning.

I upgraded to this CPU, and the difference is night and day! My old processor i7 10700k was bottlenecking my GPU harshly, but now I’m finally capping out my 3080ti, actually utilizing the gpus full power. Getting higher FPS across all games. I gained frames just by swapping to this CPU—no extra tweaking needed, no undervolting, overclocking. Game at 4k 144hz, and this CPU will definitely let you utilize the GPU you paid for without restriction.

A fantastic CPU, fast, efficient and reliable. Pairs great with my AMD GPU

As I'm sure you know by now, this is as good as it gets, from a pure gaming perspective. Sure, the 9900x3d is definitely comparable. But unless you're doing more than just gaming, you won't be making up for the price difference!

It's a good chip . Mine runs cool and holds an easy -30 undervolt with a 200mhz boost clock bump. I haven't tried going more agressive. Runs extremely cool compared to the previous gen. Value wise it's whatever. Current market is just painful for pc gaming.

Insanely fast cpu for gaming and productivity. I installed this processor into my new gaming build and let me say, it is the fastest processor I’ve ever seen or used in any pc ever. It is a blazing fast at gaming and productivity tasks. I would highly recommend this processor to anyone looking into building a top tier gaming pc. This is the #1 gaming processor in 2025 for a reason.

max gaming - one of the best CPU in market and will continue to be fair priced against new gen

We all know these X3D processors are the BEST for gaming. This is just the latest 8 core variant. It's the best, what else do you need to know? Grab it! :)