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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D specs, benchmarks, and best prices. 8 cores, 104MB 3D V-Cache. The best gaming CPU for the money.
Performance
68
Gaming
98
Value
90
MSRP
$479
Released Nov 2024
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Full Specifications
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 4.7GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.2GHz |
| Total Cache | 104MB |
| TDP | 120W |
| Socket | AM5 |
| Architecture | Zen 5 + 3D V-Cache |
| Process Node | 4nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics (RDNA 2) |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Release Date | 2024-11-07 |
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Understand the Specs
Browse all terms →Clock Speed
The frequency at which a processor executes instructions, measured in GHz (billions of cycles per second). Higher clock speeds generally mean faster single-threaded performance.
DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5)
The latest generation of system memory offering higher bandwidth and capacity than DDR4. Standard for new PC builds in 2026 with typical speeds of 5600-6400 MT/s.
CPU Cores and Threads
A core is an independent processing unit within a CPU. Threads are virtual cores created via simultaneous multithreading (SMT/Hyper-Threading), allowing each core to handle two tasks at once.
Overclocking
Running a CPU, GPU, or RAM at speeds higher than the manufacturer's rated specifications to extract more performance. Increases heat output and power consumption.
CPU Cache (L1, L2, L3)
Ultra-fast memory built into the CPU die that stores frequently accessed data. L1 is fastest and smallest; L3 is largest. Critical for gaming performance.
Bottleneck
When one component (usually the CPU or GPU) limits the performance of the system because it can't keep up with the other. Causes wasted potential in the faster component.