Overview
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the processor most people building a high-end gaming PC should be looking at. AMD stacks 96MB of L3 cache on the die (3D V-Cache), which lets games keep far more data close to the cores — the result is the highest gaming frame rates of any desktop CPU in most titles, especially at 1080p and 1440p where the CPU, not the graphics card, sets the limit.
Second-generation V-Cache sits under the cores rather than on top, so unlike the 7800X3D this chip runs at full Zen 5 clocks and is unlocked for overclocking. It is also a very capable all-rounder for streaming and content work. No cooler is included; a good 240mm or 360mm AIO or a large tower cooler is recommended.
Features
- 8 cores / 16 threads, Zen 5 architecture
- 4.7 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz max boost
- 104MB total cache (8MB L2 + 96MB L3 with 2nd-gen 3D V-Cache)
- 120W default TDP
- Socket AM5 — works with X670/X870, B650/B850 boards
- DDR5-5600 native memory support, dual channel
- PCIe 5.0 for next-gen graphics cards and NVMe SSDs
- Radeon integrated graphics (2 CU)
- Fully unlocked for overclocking
- 1-year return-to-base warranty with us at Greenway, on top of the 3-year manufacturer warranty
Product highlights
Boxed processor only — does not include a cooler. Requires an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 memory.
