Reports from Chinese media indicate that counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors have been discovered on local marketplaces. Despite the advanced manufacturing techniques used in modern CPUs, counterfeiters are still finding ways to create fake products.
Identifying Fake Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs
According to forum posts in China, the counterfeit Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs are based on printed circuit boards (PCBs) from the Ryzen 7000 series, and some may not even contain the actual CPU die. Identifying these fake CPUs can be tricky. Here are a few red flags to look out for:
- PCB Code: The fake CPUs display a PCB code of 32546.
- Capacitor Placement: The number and arrangement of capacitors on the fake CPUs do not match the original CPU.
- Textolite Color: The fake CPUs have a dark green color on the textolite, while the genuine processors have a blue color.
Consumers should be cautious when purchasing CPUs from unofficial sources and carefully inspect them for these signs of counterfeiting.
