The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It's Back in Stock on Amazon and Best Buy

Building a new gaming PC? The search for the perfect processor ends here. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 desktop processor is back in stock at Amazon and Best Buy, priced at $479. This is the official retail price—no inflated markups or unwanted bundles. For gamers, this is currently the top-performing processor on the market, outpacing both AMD and Intel competitors, including the more expensive Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.

Update: Also available at Best Buy, though you might encounter a waiting queue.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D AM5 Desktop Processor

AMD's X3D series processors are engineered for gaming excellence. Leveraging AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, they outperform even AMD's highest-end standard CPUs in gaming benchmarks. While perfectly capable for multitasking and content creation, the core count makes them less ideal for heavily demanding professional workloads. At $479, the 9800X3D offers significant savings compared to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K ($589) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X ($650), while still delivering superior gaming performance. Unless you're a dedicated Intel user or are committed to AM4, the 9800X3D is the clear winner for your next gaming build.

$479.00 at Amazon
$479.00 at Best Buy

In our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Jackie Thomas stated:

"The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D delivers exceptional gaming performance, making it a superior choice to processors like the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9900X. Particularly when paired with a high-end graphics card, the 9800X3D maximizes GPU potential."

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