#1 · Gaming CPUs
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD
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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor built on the "Zen 5" architecture with 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology. Designed as a flagship gaming chip for Socket AM5, it pairs 96 MB of L3 cache with high boost clocks and is fully unlocked for overclocking.
Specifications
- Cores
- 8
- Threads
- 16
- Base Clock
- 4.7 GHz
- Max Boost Clock
- Up to 5.2 GHz
- L2 Cache
- 8 MB
- L3 Cache
- 96 MB
- Default TDP
- 120W
- CPU Socket
- AM5
- Architecture
- "Zen 5"