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. For gamers, it's currently the top performer, outpacing even the more expensive Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

Update: Also available at Best Buy (potential queue).

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Desktop Processor

AMD's X3D series excels in gaming. Leveraging AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, it benchmarks higher than even AMD's top-tier standard CPUs. While capable of multitasking and content creation, its core count makes it less ideal for those intensive tasks. At $479, it undercuts the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) by $110 and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X by $170, yet delivers superior gaming performance. Unless you're a dedicated Intel user or stuck on 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

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. Paired with a high-end graphics card, the 9800X3D maximizes GPU performance."

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