The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon and 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 markups or unwanted bundles.

Currently, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reigns supreme as the best gaming processor on the market, outperforming both AMD and Intel competitors. It's a superior choice for gamers compared to the pricier Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

Update: Also available at Best Buy, though you might encounter a queue.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 Desktop Processor

$479.00 at Amazon
$479.00 at Best Buy

AMD's X3D series excels in gaming, consistently outperforming even AMD's standard high-end CPUs thanks to its innovative 3D V-Cache technology. While capable of multitasking, rendering, and content creation, its core count makes it less ideal for those intensive tasks. At $479, the 9800X3D is a significant $110 cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) and $170 less than the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, yet delivers superior gaming performance. Unless you're a die-hard Intel fan or are committed to AM4, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your next gaming build.

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

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

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