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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Processor
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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D features a massive 96MB L3 cache and 5.2 GHz boost clock, earning it the title of the fastest gaming CPU ever tested while delivering strong multi-threaded performance. Despite the 'budget PC' category context, this is a premium enthusiast chip that prioritizes uncompromised gaming performance.
Pros
- Fastest gaming CPU ever tested, dominating all competitors in frame rates.notebookcheck.net
- Massive 96MB L3 cache significantly boosts gaming performance by reducing latency.nanoreview.net
- Higher 5.2 GHz boost clocks improve multi-threaded application performance over predecessors.pcgamesn.com
- Integrated Radeon Graphics allows system display and troubleshooting without a dedicated GPU.nanoreview.net
- Built on an efficient 4nm node, balancing high performance with manageable power draw.nanoreview.net
Cons
- Adobe Premiere Pro performance between 9700X and 9900X despite near-9900X price makes it poor value for pure video editingpugetsystems.com
- Slightly slower than 7800X3D in Assassin's Creed Mirage by 0.8% in average FPSalktech.co
- CPU Rendering: Cinebench, Blender, & V-Ray Finally, in CPU rendering with Cinebench, the 98000X3D posts somewhat disappointing results, with performance much closer to the 9700X (10% ahead) than the 9900X (31% behind).pugetsystems.com
Expert Quality
63
Deal Score
86
Price
$427.78
Current Price
$427.78$586.00-27%
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