Recent leaks surrounding the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D signal that AMD is gearing up to launch its top gaming processor very soon. Initial listings for the CPU have emerged, providing insight into potential pricing, which appears to be on the rise. While the prices vary significantly, a common theme is a notable increase. Adding to the buzz, leaked benchmark data has revealed an impressive boost clock speed.
Although the 9800X3D’s public appearance might seem premature, it’s widely believed that AMD will unveil the chip this week, right after Intel’s release of the Core Ultra 200-S. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is expected to be officially launched in the first week of November, prompting several retailers to jump ahead and post early listings.
As noted by harukaze5719 on X (formerly Twitter), Shop BLT has the 9800X3D priced at $525. This marks a considerable jump from the $450 launch price of the 7800X3D. On a more positive note, Tech America (via momomo_us) lists the CPU at a more palatable $484. While this is still an increase, it’s seen as more justifiable.
Determining the perfect price for the 9800X3D is challenging, particularly since the 7800X3D is nearly sold out across many platforms, sustaining its high demand—this could pave the way for a pricier successor to the best gaming CPU available. In contrast, the 9700X debuted at $360, leaving us uncertain about the performance leap the 9800X3D will deliver in terms of synthetic benchmarks, though its gaming capabilities are expected to surpass those of its predecessor.
According to benchmarks shared by users such as Igor_Kavinski and itsmydamnation on the Anandtech forums, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D appears to feature a significant boost in clock speed. It’s reportedly capable of reaching 5.7GHz, a notable enhancement over the 5GHz maximum of the 7800X3D. These scores were obtained from an engineering sample utilizing Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO). The testing environment noted running Windows 10 22H2, which suggests that further performance gains may be achievable, especially following recent updates for Zen 5 processors.
The CPU also achieved 25,258 points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, outpacing both the 9700X and the 7800X3D, though it still trails significantly behind the Core i9-14900K. Nevertheless, the 3D V-Cache should ensure that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D excels in gaming scenarios. The key question is not its level of performance, but rather how much of an upgrade it will be over its predecessor.
Another source, uncovered by VideoCardz, indicates an advancement in the base frequency for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D as well. MaxSun has reported a base clock of 4.7GHz, significantly higher than the 3.8GHz clock of the 9700X. As the launch date approaches, further details on the CPU’s final specs will soon become available, but for now, it’s wise to approach these developments with a degree of caution.