The Ryzen 7 9800X3D cemented its place for several months as AMD’s fastest gaming desktop processor for several months, after which the lineup witnessed the inclusion of two additional SKUs, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. As you would expect, it did not take long for the 16-core and 32-thread part to be listed at inflated prices on Amazon, with the cheapest that each unit is going for is $849. As for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, it is currently available on the online retailer for $587.99 at its lowest, making the Ryzen 9 9900X3D the obvious choice.
The 12-core and 24-thread desktop processors can be yours for $599, and best of all, Amazon will be responsible for the fulfillment side of things. More often than not, third-party sellers littered on the e-commerce giant will attempt to dupe customers, so it is always a prudent step to select a supplier that will ensure the product reaches your doorstep. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D already one-ups the Ryzen 7 9800X3D by offering more cores, so if you have to tackle some productivity workloads in addition to immersing yourself in games, this option is the one to get.
The edge in gaming performance comes from the L3 cache, and with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D armed with 128MB of it and coupled with 12MB of L2 cache, you can experience unrivaled framerates in the latest AAA titles, provided you pair the CPU with a capable GPU too. The extra cores can also go a long way when it comes to productivity-related tasks, with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D’s maximum boost clock of 5.50GHz enabling you to breeze through the most demanding of applications.
However, with a TDP of 120W, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D is going to be a toasty processor, so you have to compromise on using the CPU in a compact chassis by attaching a robust cooler if you want the most out of this chip. We also advise readers not to wait too long in securing a unit for themselves because then, they will go through the same ordeal of watching this CPU’s price reach unobtainable levels the same way the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D are available at a higher price at the time of writing.
