AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the world's fastest CPU for gaming which is boosted by 3D V-Cache, is now available for $479 US.
It's been a disappointing CPU launch cycle for the majority of gamers from both blue & red camps, but AMD was prepped to introduce one of its best chips for the last. The launch of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D showcased some spectacular gaming performance and superb efficiency in a single package. The CPU is now officially available in major retailers across the globe, and you can get one at the following links:
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D "100-1000001084" is the first Zen 5-based CPU with 3D V-Cache technology. The CPU packs 8 cores, and 16 threads, which are similar to previous-gen Ryzen 7 offerings with a 3D V-Cache. The CPU has a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock of 5.2 GHz which is a solid +500/+200 MHz increase over the 7800X3D, respectively.
The CPU comes loaded with 32 MB of L3 cache on the single CCD and a 64 MB 3D V-Cache stack which lays underneath the CCD. This is part of the second-generation 3D V-Cache design that now matches the size of the CCD, removing the need for structural silicon. This allows the CCD to have direct cooler access versus the 3D V-Cache stack which is less thermally constrained. Another new on the 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache CPUs is full support of overclocking while supporting the same 120W TDP.
The best part about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, besides its gaming performance & efficiency, is the fact that AM5 users can easily do a drop-in upgrade without having to replace motherboards or memory. Users who invested in the AM5 platform two years ago can make an easy upgrade without worrying about compatibility issues.