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Intel
Last-gen Raptor Lake Refresh. 20 cores with strong multi-threaded value.
£369.99
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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
4.5
2 reviews8-core Zen 5 gaming CPU with 96 MB 3D V-Cache. The fastest gaming chip on AM5.
£479.99
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3-year warranty
Highlights
- Class-leading gaming performance with 96 MB 3D V-Cache
- 8 Zen 5 cores / 16 threads
- Unlocked multiplier — overclocking allowed
- AM5 socket with PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support
About this product
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is AMD's gaming flagship — eight Zen 5 cores stacked underneath 96 MB of 3D V-Cache. The second-gen V-Cache layout puts the cache below the cores, letting the chip run higher clocks and overclocking-friendly multipliers without thermal compromises.
If your priority is frame rate at any resolution, this is the chip to pick. It pairs naturally with high-end DDR5 kits on any AM5 motherboard, and the AM5 socket gives you upgrade headroom into AMD's next two CPU generations.
Specifications
- Socket
- AM5
- Cores / Threads
- 8 / 16
- Base clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.2 GHz
- L3 cache
- 96 MB (3D V-Cache)
- TDP
- 120 W
- Memory support
- DDR5-5600
- Integrated graphics
- AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Reviews (2)
Verified
Stupid fast for gaming
Paired with a 4080 Super and a 360mm AIO — pegs every game I throw at it. Single-thread is a noticeable jump over my old 7800X3D.
Marcus T. · 4 Dec 2025
Verified
Gaming yes, productivity meh
If you also do heavy rendering or compile work, look at the 9950X3D. Pure gaming though, this is the easy answer.
Ananya K. · 18 Jan 2026
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