Customer Ratings & Reviews

pretty nice, this is pretty good, nice, works well

First time buying team red and it did not disappoint me!

It's an awesome chip. Runs fast, ever so smooth, no lag or stuttering. What I think impressed me the most though is how cool this thing runs! At full settings on any game, i cant get it past 54° after long gaming sessions. I only have a 2 fan, 280 mm CPU cooler on it and no rear exhaust fan. Pretty future proof too. Very pleased with this purchase all around.

The best gaming CPU on the market bar none. Lightning fast, runs cool, and good price point. Make sure to enable X3D gaming mode in your BIOS.

Here’s a detailed, realistic review for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, based on what’s expected from AMD’s X3D series and what’s currently known about its performance and positioning in the market: ⸻ AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review Exceptional Gaming Performance with the Power Efficiency of Zen 5 Overview: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is AMD’s latest addition to the highly acclaimed 3D V-Cache lineup, built on the Zen 5 architecture. With its stacked cache design and refined power efficiency, this CPU is tailored specifically for gamers and enthusiasts looking for top-tier frame rates without needing to step into the more power-hungry Ryzen 9 territory.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an absolute beast for gaming and high-performance tasks. The 3D V-Cache makes a noticeable difference in frame rates, especially in CPU-heavy titles. It's cool, efficient, and delivers top-tier performance without breaking a sweat. Paired it with a good GPU and the results are phenomenal — ultra settings, smooth gameplay, and minimal latency. If you're building a high-end rig or upgrading, this chip is worth every cent. AMD knocked it out of the park with this one!

The best gaming CPU in the market, you might think the upgrade in L3 cache might not be worth it but it makes a HUGE impact. For an example, Tarkov loading time was reduced from my old cpu (i5 12th gen) from 60 seconds to 15, my frames also increased my 40 from 90-100 up to 140-170. The frame bump is insane on every game i play. Only thing i would say is that you shouldnt turn on X3D mode in your BIOS, honestly it kills the overall performance.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been an outstanding addition to my system. Performance is excellent across gaming and multitasking — games feel smoother and more responsive thanks to the 3D V-Cache, and CPU-intensive tasks (streaming, editing, compiling) breeze through without lag. Boost clocks are very consistent under load, and the AM5 platform feels future-proof with plenty of upgrade paths. Installation was straightforward on my AM5 motherboard and the processor runs cool and quiet with a good cooler. Overall, this feels like a premium CPU choice if you want top performance without going into the highest tier, and I’m very happy with the improvement over my previous setup.

Best gaming CPU for purely gaming. 9950X3D is the best for both gaming and non-gaming, but this CPU is more than enough for most. Runs cool and can get incredible frames even if you lower the power limit to below the 120W TDP profile

This cpu works really well for gaming cause the large v-cache it has.Runs a lot cooler and more efficient than my old 10900k from Intel. My PC went from sounding like a wind turbine to something like handheld fan

This chip is a beast! I upgraded from the I9-14900K and saw a noticeable FPS boost in games like Warzone and Starfield. It runs cool, stays efficient, and pairs perfectly with my RTX 5090. No issues with temps or stability—even under heavy loads. If you’re building a high-end gaming rig or upgrading an AM5 system, this is hands down the best gaming CPU you can get right now. Worth every penny.

I bought this as a upgrade to a Ryzen 7 5800X3D after my AM4 mobo died. After initially looking at a 9900X which at the time of purchase was $10 less I went with this because of the more efficient V-cache. I am happy with this CPU, after tinkering with the settings and applying a -15 all core undervolt I so far have not broke the 75C mark while consistently at max boost clock of 5.25GHz.

Love the performance of this processor. People say it runs a little hot but w/ the right water cooler (got the Corsair Titan 360), no problem at all. Have always been an intel user previously, but finally switched over. Motherboards are cheaper than the intel counter parts. Keep it up AMD.

This processor is a monster for gaming!! Instantly noticed the improvement in frame rate playing Battlefield 6 coupled with my Radeon 6900 XT.

Crazy How good this is, From a 7600x this is worlds above, my previous CPU was to the point of showing temps to 90° and IDK why. With this one and a forced change of Paste, it doesn't go above 66 on heavy games with max graphics including Ray Tracing.

I play at 4k exclusively and usually run at highest settings. I have a 5090, so why not. Everyone always say, even the tech experts, that CPU matters a lot less at 4k, so I just sat with my 13700k and the 5090 was still doing good. Well, I always had it in the back of my mind, that I was possibly not getting the most out of my 5090, and of course, wanted the best of the best. So, I bit the bullet and just got the 9800x3d and see if there was a difference. With the 13700k and 5090, I was still getting great FPS at 4k, most times over 100fps. Now with the 9800x3d, I'm hitting my monitors 160hz refresh rate with the same settings.... I never thought the 13700k was holding back my 5090 THAT MUCH, but it sure was. Sometimes those reviews just don't do a product justice, and for some reason they always do them at 1080p. But even at 4k, a CPU upgrade STILL can make a massive difference. I'm definitely not looking back and it's great to be back with AMD. And I'm cooling this with the Corsair Link Titan 360 and while gaming it keeps this bad boy at 50c and it goes into the 60s when downloading and installing.

Short Review: AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D – Gaming Performance The AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D continues AMD’s dominance in gaming CPUs with its cutting-edge 3D V-Cache technology. Designed with gamers in mind, it offers exceptional performance in CPU-bound titles like CS2, Starfield, and Baldur’s Gate 3, delivering consistently high frame rates even at 1440p and 4K when paired with a top-tier GPU. Thanks to its massive L3 cache, the 9800X3D outperforms most Intel counterparts in gaming workloads, especially in open-world and strategy games that benefit from faster memory access. It's not the best choice for heavy productivity or overclocking due to its locked-down power profile and lower base clock compared to non-3D models—but for pure gaming, it's one of the best chips available in 2025. Pros: Outstanding gaming performance Low power draw and thermals Excellent value for high-end gamers Cons: Not the absolute best CPU for workloads but still more than adequate Verdict: If you're building a high-end gaming PC, the Ryzen 9 9800X3D should be at the top of your list.

As of late, I’ve been gaming more and this one is highly recommended. Upgrading form Ryzen 7700x. The temps dropped from the 70s to the 50s. My fps went up in several games and has been a smooth experience.

I usually have gotten higher end CPUs in my computers in the past but got one of the cheapest AM5 processors when I built my current PC. Pretty major difference switching from a 8400F and now my computer is running like I had hoped when I built it. x3D chips have great performance in games but you definitely pay more for them. Not a great value for average users or people with a tight budget, but I like gaming and really wanted a better CPU for the CPU heavy games I play and do not regret it. Haven't seen anyone happy about paying more for x3D now that I think about it but don't think I've seen anyone say they want to go back to regular CPUs after using one. The 9700X beat the 7800x3D in the CPU games I play, while costing less, so I spent some time weighing if x3D was worth it. What made me switch to the 9800x3d was seeing the performance between 9700x and 7800x3D in the games I cared about was like +3%, so paying ~150 more for the 7800x3D wasn't really worth it. But the 9800x3d beat the 9700x by +15~18% in the games I wanted to upgrade for. Was worth the extra cost, but makes me feel like the 7800x3D is a bad value despite still being a great CPU. Depending on what you want, worth looking at the 9600X and 9700X.

An absolutely Fantastic Chip. Runs cool and ideal for the gamer who doesn’t want to spend the extra money on the additional cores (in a perfect world we can all afford chips with more cores). If you’re a student or a professional who likes to game and do extensive projects (requiring the processing workload) then perhaps wait and get the ryzen 9 x3d chip when they come out