
Grab AMD's fastest mainstream gaming CPU for a record-low $399.99 right now
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is down to an all-time low price of $399.95, with the 9850X3D down to $419.99.
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Retailers have discounted AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor to a record low of $399.99, down from its original $479 list price. [1][2]
Built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture for the AM5 platform, the eight-core, 16-thread chip features a 5.2 GHz boost clock speed, a 120W TDP, and 96MB of L3 cache. Unlike earlier 3D V-Cache models, the 9800X3D is fully unlocked for overclocking, aided by a reconfigured die that places the cache stack beneath the processor cores. [1]
The price cuts also extend to the faster Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which is down to $419 with promotional codes at both Amazon and Newegg. Tom's Hardware notes the 9850X3D offers roughly 3% faster gaming performance at 1080p, though the 9800X3D maintains superior power efficiency. [1]

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is down to an all-time low price of $399.95, with the 9850X3D down to $419.99.
via Tom’s Hardware
The world's fastest gaming processor has dropped under $300 once again, and it's time to build a powerful gaming system. Newegg Slashes $70 Off Ryzen 7 9800X3D Price, Dropping it to Just $399, Its Lowest Price of the Year The world's fastest gaming processor is once again down to a historic low. If you have been waiting to upgrade to the fastest gaming CPU but want to save some bucks, then the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be the perfect upgrade.
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