AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
AMD
100 Overall Score
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X 6-core LGA 2011
Intel
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
92 out of 100 high confidence 55 reviews
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is widely celebrated as the best gaming CPU on the market, delivering massive frame rate boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal efficiency. Users upgrading from older Intel or AMD chips report transformative gains in CPU-intensive games and smoother multitasking. The main caution is to avoid paying above MSRP due to scalper pricing, and to ensure a compatible AM5 motherboard with a BIOS update. Overall, it is a top-tier choice for gamers seeking peak performance.
Pros
- Best gaming performance on the market
- Massive frame rate boosts in CPU-heavy games
- Excellent thermal efficiency and cool operation
- Improved 1% lows for smoother gameplay
- Great upgrade from older Intel and AMD chips
Cons
- Scalper pricing above MSRP
- No included cooler in the box
- Requires BIOS update on older AM5 motherboards
- Limited availability and stock issues
- OEM version lacks original box and accessories
Gaming performance 18
Thermal efficiency 10
Value for money 8
Scalper pricing 6
Compatibility 7
Cooling requirements 5
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X 6-core LGA 2011
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Core i7 Extreme Edition |
| Model | 9800X3D | 3970X |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 4★ | 32 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16★ | 12 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8★ | 1.5 |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 15 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5★ | DDR3 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 4★ |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✓★ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 2011 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 28 | 40★ |
| TDP | 120★ | 150 |
| Max Turbo Power | 200★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | — |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong single thread (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (24th percentile)
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X 6-core LGA 2011
- Strong platform (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM50.229score per dollar
vs
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3970X 6-core LGA 20110.120score per dollar
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-core AM5 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.