AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming CPU Returns to Amazon, Best Buy

Building a new gaming PC? The hunt for the perfect processor ends here. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is back in stock at Amazon and Best Buy, priced at $479. This is the official retail price—no inflated bundles, just pure performance.

Currently the best gaming processor on the market (beating both AMD and Intel competitors), the 9800X3D outperforms the more expensive Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. Its superior gaming performance is thanks to AMD's innovative 3D V-Cache technology. While perfectly capable for multitasking, its core count makes it less ideal for heavy rendering or creative tasks.

At $479, it's a significant $110 less than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) and $170 cheaper than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, despite offering better gaming performance. Unless you're a dedicated Intel user or are committed to AM4, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your next gaming build.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 Desktop Processor

$479.00 at Amazon
$479.00 at Best Buy

From our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Jackie Thomas stated:

"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is exceptionally powerful in games, making it a far easier recommendation than other recent processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. Especially when paired with a high-end graphics card, the 9800X3D maximizes GPU performance."

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