AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D is now available to end users after weeks of teasing, leaks, andrumors about its existenceand expected performance gains over the previous incumbent, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
That is, if you can find one in stock, an increasingly challenging endeavor as a mix of scalpers, PC enthusiasts, and what seems to be limited stock at launch all have had their say when it comes to availability. There are no two ways about it, the9800X3D is the fastest CPU for gaming, and it’s become one of the most in-demand PC components this month after having launched on the 7th of November.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the first X3D chip in the Ryzen 9000 series of CPUs, bringing an improved L3 cache compared to even the more expensive offerings. The CPU features 96MB L3 cache and a 120W TDP. There are eight cores and 16 threads with a boost clock speed of 5.2 GHz. The new CPU can deliver better 1% low performance in games for a more consistant experience.
Why Is The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Sold Out At Most Retailers?
The answer to this is multi-faceted, but centers around the fact that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is one ofthe most meaningful CPU upgradesfor enthusiasts and competitive gamers alike.
The former like to have the fastest gaming CPU available to them, irrespective of the cost (the 9800X3D does trade at an eye-watering $479), and the latter want to squeeze as many frames as possible out of their existing hardware in games likeValorantandCounter-Strike 2,many of which are CPU bottlenecked.
The other major reason that it is in short supply is because what many assumed would be a viable contender at a lower price, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has also been hit by a shortage in supply, possibly due to AMD deciding to focus on its successor, making the 9800X3D the only octa-core gaming-centric CPU game in town. This is further exacerbated by the fact that AMD Ryzen 9000 series X3D 12-core and 16-core CPUs, while rumored, are not officially priced or revealed just yet.
Where Can I Purchase the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
While one’s mileage may vary greatly, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D does pop in and out of stock at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg (links provided below). Gamers in the US might also have some success checking in-store at Microcenter, which normally reserves most of its inventory for in-store purchases.
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Users can also try their luck at places such as B&H whichcurrently shows a restock date of 13th November(subject to change, much like other retailers). Users can also hop onto certain discord servers that track stock across large retailers to get a unit earlier.
