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Amazon has AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core 16-Thread AM5 Desktop Processor (100-100001084WOF) + Crimson Desert PC Digital Code (details) on sale for $429.95. Shipping is free.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as a top gaming CPU, especially for competitive play where its strong 1 percent and 5 percent lows keep frame rates smoother. It is also described as delivering meaningful gains in modern games, even at higher resolutions, and as the current Ryzen gaming leader until Nova Lake arrives. The main caveat is value, since the uplift can look small versus much cheaper Ryzen 5 or Intel 5 chips, and the biggest gains are less visible when the game becomes GPU limited. A strong pick for high end gaming builds that can use the extra headroom.
Competitive PC gamers chasing smoother frame times in CS2 or similar titles, because the chip improves 1% and 5% lows and reduces big FPS dips.
High-end system builders pairing a top-tier GPU with a premium CPU, because the extra performance can still matter when the rest of the rig is already flagship-class.
It can still deliver a 10-20% uplift in many modern games at 4K, but the advantage shrinks as the system becomes more GPU-limited. The biggest benefit shows up in competitive or CPU-heavy games, while high-resolution play often narrows the gap versus cheaper CPUs.
Its main value is stronger 1% and 5% lows, which reduces dips and improves smoothness more than average FPS alone. That makes it especially useful for CS2 and other competitive games where frame-time consistency matters.
For many gamers, the extra performance may not justify paying more than double the price of a capable Ryzen 5 or Intel 5 CPU. It makes more sense if you specifically want top-end gaming performance or are building around very high-end parts.
Yes, the CPU can be the bottleneck in a 7800X3D + 5090 + 64GB RAM setup, so upgrading can make sense. The performance gain may not clearly justify the $450+ cost for most people, but it fits a no-compromise build.
Yes, a Micro Center bundle can cut the total cost substantially; one example was a 9800X3D, Asus B650 TUF motherboard, and 32GB DDR5 for $679. That can be a better value than buying the CPU alone if you need the board and memory too.
Not to take away from your and Steven's point, but HUB didn't test native 4K in that vid. It was DLSS upscaled to 4K on balanced which is native somewhere between 1080p and 1440p (1253 to be exact). This was done by Steve because it was considered more real world as most high graphic intensive games wouldn't even hit 60fps with a 4090 at native 4K, regardless of CPU. I'm guessing no native 1440p was included in that testing because (as Steve would probably tell you) it wouldn't show the performance of the 9800x3d over the others because you'd be GPU limited.
While the person you're replying to is being hyperbolic (and likely trolling), it is true that as the scenario becomes more GPU limited, that the difference in performance between say a 9800x3d and 9700x would be felt less.
In the end, as with anything PC performance related, it just depends on how the specific gamer profiles on whether they are going to benefit from all that extra performance that absolutely is there for the product at the top of Ryzen's stack.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as a top gaming CPU, especially for competitive play where its strong 1 percent and 5 percent lows keep frame rates smoother. It is also described as delivering meaningful gains in modern games, even at higher resolutions, and as the current Ryzen gaming leader until Nova Lake arrives. The main caveat is value, since the uplift can look small versus much cheaper Ryzen 5 or Intel 5 chips, and the biggest gains are less visible when the game becomes GPU limited. A strong pick for high end gaming builds that can use the extra headroom.
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Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL36 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 - Black
1 of (SKU) 440792 @ $280.73
TOTAL: $280.73
Ryzen 7 9800X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core Boxed Processor - Heatsink Not Included
1 of (SKU) 774919 @ $280.72
TOTAL: $280.72
B650E-E TUF GAMING WIFI AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
1 of (SKU) 863944 @ $118.53
TOTAL: $118.53
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While the person you're replying to is being hyperbolic (and likely trolling), it is true that as the scenario becomes more GPU limited, that the difference in performance between say a 9800x3d and 9700x would be felt less.
In the end, as with anything PC performance related, it just depends on how the specific gamer profiles on whether they are going to benefit from all that extra performance that absolutely is there for the product at the top of Ryzen's stack.
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