The Ryzen 7 9800X3D might not be the best gaming CPU in the world ever since its namesake mid-cycle refresh, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, came out and snatched the crown. But the difference between them is so minor that you might as well get the Ryzen 7 9800X3D if it’s cheaper, which is exactly the case right now. Amazon has the Ryzen 7 9800X3D for $429.95 for a limited time, matching the chip’s previous all-time historic low price.
One aspect of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D that’s often overlooked is that, even though it’s not the most value-oriented option in terms of performance per dollar, it is the most efficient. The 9800XD offers the best performance per watt of any gaming processor, including the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The average FPS difference between the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 7 9850X3D is also just 3%, and that’s at 1080p. If you’re buying this chip, you’re likely running at 1440p or 4K, which will further close the delta.
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The Ryzen 7 9850X3D also uses the AM5 platform, which AMD says will be supported for at least one more generation, so you can perform drop-in upgrades if needed. Scoring DDR5 RAM might be a challenge right now, and some get luckier than others, but at least the $50 you’re saving here can be spent on one of the best CPU coolers to tame this beast. Scoring the Ryzen 7 9800X3D at just $429 also means you got it for a record-low price on Amazon, so don’t wait and grab this amazing deal!
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