AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Benchmarks: A New Gaming Powerhouse?
30 Oct 2024
AMD’s latest addition to the Ryzen lineup, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, is making waves with some impressive early benchmarks. Positioned as a high-performance, 8-core powerhouse, this CPU is AMD’s answer to Intel’s Core Ultra 200 Series. Tested on the ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero and Biostar X870 Valkyrie, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D looks like a fantastic option for gaming and productivity-focused users alike.
Specs & Performance
The 9800X3D comes with an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, running at a base clock of 4.7 GHz and boosting up to 5.3 GHz, with the possibility of reaching slightly higher with Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO). In early Geekbench benchmarks, it delivered single-core scores between 3,295 and 3,305, while multi-core scores ranged from 18,221 to 18,560. This puts it ahead of the Ryzen 7800X3D with around 20% higher performance in both single- and multi-core tasks.
Benchmark Comparison
In single-core performance, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D trails slightly behind AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X but excels in multi-threaded tasks due to its increased TDP of 120W. Here’s a snapshot of where it stacks up:
| Processor | Single-Core | Multi-Core |
|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 3349 | 17348 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 3305 | 18221 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 2725 | 15153 |
What It Means for Gamers
This CPU isn’t just a slight refresh; the 9800X3D has the potential to shake things up for gamers and creators looking for serious performance gains. The strong multi-threaded numbers making it a solid choice for production workloads too
Launch Date and Pricing
AMD has set the launch for November 7th, and while we’re still waiting on pricing details, the performance alone is generating plenty of attention. If the pricing lands well, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D could become a go-to option for gaming PCs.