AMD has unveiled its latest desktop processor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, designed to deliver enhanced gaming performance. Built on the "Zen 5" architecture and featuring 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, the 9800X3D promises significant improvements for gamers.
2nd Gen 3D V-Cache Technology
AMD has re-engineered its on-chip memory solution with 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache. By relocating the 64MB cache beneath the processor, the core complex die (CCD) sits closer to the cooling solution, resulting in cooler "Zen 5" cores, higher clock speeds, and up to an average 8% gaming performance boost compared to the previous generation. The 9800X3D is also the first X3D processor to be fully unlocked for overclocking.
"We continue to push the boundaries of performance and innovation...With the introduction of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor...we are elevating gaming performance like never before." - Jack Huynh, AMD.
Gaming Performance
Combined with the "Zen 5" architecture, the 3D V-Cache technology targets the highest gaming performance. While the average FPS increase is around 8%, some games, like Star Wars Outlaws, will see double-digit gains. The 9800X3D also improves minimum frame rates, resulting in smoother gameplay, even when average frame rates are similar to the competition. For example, in The Last of Us Part 1, the 9800X3D maintains a similar average frame rate to competitors but boasts a 31% higher 1% low frame rate.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D Specifications
| Model | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8C/16T |
| Boost / Base Frequency | Up to 5.2 / 4.7 GHz |
| Total Cache | 104 MB |
| TDP | 120 W |
| SEP (USD) | $479 |
Partnering with Game Developers
AMD has partnered with several game developers, including Activision for Call of Duty, Saber Interactive for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and 11 bit studios for Frostpunk 2 and The Alters, to optimize game performance with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
"We're thrilled to team up with AMD...The Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor's exceptional performance and efficiency will elevate the gaming experience to new heights..." - William Gahagan, Activision.
"We've been so thrilled to collaborate with AMD...The power and innovation of AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has allowed us to push the boundaries of what's possible..." - Tim Willits, Saber Interactive
"Our long-standing partnership with AMD has been instrumental...Now, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor's power and efficiency allow us to push the boundaries of what is possible..." - Szymon Jabłoński, 11 bit Studios.
