AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU ruled the roost when it came to gaming CPUs for a while, indisputably considered the fastest gaming CPU. Not even thenewer 9000 series(Non-X3D) CPUs from AMD, nor Intel’s recently released Arrow Lake-based CPUs, can compete when it comes to gaming.
It is finally being supplanted by the faster AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which isalready sold out at most retailers. Stock is sporadically showing up at some intervals, but does seem to be hotly contested by enthusiasts PC builders and scalpers alike.
It is therefore of little surprise that most enthusiasts on Reddit’s AMD and PC Master Race (PCMR) channels have gathered to share benchmarks, guidance, and pictures of their gaming-centric X3D CPU-based builds. Some, however, are not having the best of times, including a Reddit user who seems to havemanaged to experience a similar situationwith his brand new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU as many users did in the not-so-distant past with the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with burn damage on display. (Source: Reddit PCMR)
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Team Red’s X3D Odyssey
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 This Significant?
While the jury is out on the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D being damaged by user error, which the user admits is “very possible”, it does paint a somewhat concerning picture for users who previously had issues with AMD’s X3D CPUs failing on multiple motherboards, primarily due to incorrect voltages being sent their way by a variety of motherboards. This happened as disproportionate blame fell ASUS’s way due to a mix of user anger over unclear warranty terms for a beta version of the BIOS update that ASUS published earlier to rectify the issue, while a seemingly larger-than-average number of ASUS-built motherboards reported said problems.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been the weapon of choice of most users since it was released on Jun 30, 2025, and carries the crown for gaming CPUs. This makes it both a product that is constantly in focus and demand, while also a CPU that is expected to drive the way for competitive gamers and lead benchmarks until it sees any real competition on the horizon. For now, the incident seems to be isolated and might very well be user error, but the team at Game Rant will stay apprised of the issue and provide updates as they are available on the situation.
