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technology1 year ago

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Faces Stock Shortages and Scalper Markups Amidst Mixed Reviews

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is currently the fastest gaming CPU, but its high demand has led to inflated prices. Fortunately, affordable X870 motherboards from MSI, GIGABYTE, and ASUS offer seamless installation without needing a BIOS update. The GIGABYTE X870 Eagle WIFI7 is the most cost-effective at $229.99, supporting the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. The MSI and ASUS models are slightly more expensive but offer similar features. For those on a tighter budget, the previous-generation Ryzen 7 7800X3D and its compatible motherboards remain a viable option.

technology1 year ago

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D Challenges Intel with Zen 5 and 3D V-Cache

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is currently positioned as the top gaming CPU, outperforming Intel's Core i9-14900KS and Core i9-14900K in gaming performance. Despite its superior capabilities, the 9800X3D faces availability issues due to high demand, leading to inflated prices on secondary markets. AMD's competitive guide also highlights other Ryzen models against Intel's offerings, with the Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X noted for their multi-threading strengths. As AMD gains market share, upcoming price cuts during the holiday season could enhance the value of Ryzen CPUs.

technology1 year ago

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: High Demand, Record Overclocks, and Limited Availability

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, touted as the best gaming CPU currently available, offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors and Intel's latest offerings. It is now available for pre-order in the UK and US, with prices starting around £449 and $479, respectively, though stock is limited due to high demand. The CPU is compatible with AMD's X670E, X670, B650E, and B650 motherboards, and requires DDR5 memory. Most modern CPU coolers support the AM5 socket needed for this processor.

technology1 year ago

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Unmatched Gaming Power and Efficiency

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D, priced at $479, is set to enhance gaming and productivity performance with its Zen 5 architecture and second-generation 3D V-Cache. It offers significant improvements over the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, with an 8% boost in gaming and up to 27% in productivity tasks. The 9800X3D outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K in gaming, though Intel still leads in productivity. The CPU supports overclocking and features a new design for better cooling and performance, making it a top choice for gamers and creators.

technology2 years ago

"Unbeatable Black Friday Deals: Massive Discounts on AMD Ryzen CPUs!"

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X is a highly recommended gaming CPU that offers 75% to 95% of the performance of the more expensive Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but at only 60% of the price. With its eight cores and 16 threads, the 5800X delivers excellent gaming performance as well as being suitable for content creation workloads, making it a great choice for both gamers and content creators. During Black Friday, the 5800X is available at a significantly reduced price of £181/$207, making it an excellent deal for those looking to upgrade their Ryzen system.

technology2 years ago

"Save Big on AMD Ryzen CPUs: Get the Ryzen 7 7800X3D for $349 and Ryzen 5 4500 for $50 Off!"

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, considered one of the best gaming CPUs, is currently available for $349.99 on Newegg, a $100 discount from its MSRP of $449. The 8-core processor with 96MB of L3 cache combines AMD's Zen4 microarchitecture and 3D V-Cache technology, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Intel's latest Core i7/i9 processors. Other Zen4 desktop CPUs have also been discounted, but the 16-core variant with 3D V-Cache remains relatively high-priced at $689.99. The price drop on the Ryzen 7800X3D may be followed by other retailers, as Intel's upcoming CPU series is expected to lead to price reductions in the 13th Gen Core series as well.

technology2 years ago

"AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Availability, Features, and Benefits"

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an 8-core Zen4 desktop CPU with 3D V-Cache, is now available for $449. It features 8 Zen4 cores with direct access to 3D V-Cache, an extra 64MB of L3 cache, and has been proven to bring massive improvement in gaming. The new series outperforms Intel CPUs in gaming and requires much less power. The CPU costs more than the 7700X, which is also an 8-core Zen4 CPU but without the extra cache. AMD Ryzen enthusiasts will also have a choice of picking 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X which actually costs $20 less.

technology2 years ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: The Affordable Gaming Champion

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D is a powerful gaming CPU that outperforms Intel's Core i9-13900K and 13900KS in most games while consuming less power. Priced at $449, it offers impressive PC gaming performance and efficiency, making it a great choice for gamers. However, it falls behind Intel in productivity tasks. The 7800X3D requires a new AM5 motherboard and supports DDR5 memory and up to 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes. Existing AM4 coolers should work fine with AM5 boards.