Overview
- Amazon is listing the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at $429.95 for a limited time, matching its previous all-time low, according to Tom's Hardware.
- Tom's Hardware reports the newer Ryzen 7 9850X3D averages only about 3% higher FPS at 1080p versus the discounted 9800X3D.
- The 9800X3D leads current gaming CPUs in performance per watt in Tom's Hardware testing, strengthening its value case.
- At 1440p and 4K the performance gap narrows further, making the lower-priced chip a practical choice for many GPU-bound builds.
- AMD says AM5 will be supported for at least one more generation, preserving an upgrade path for buyers choosing this CPU now.