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Ryzen 7 9850X3D is essentially a 9800X3D with a +400MHz boost (up to 5.6GHz), same cores, cache, and 120W TDP.
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No new X3D flagships announced (no 9800X3D2 or 9950X3D2), making this feel like a minor refresh at a higher price.
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Strong 1080p gaming gains vs Intel, but minimal 7% improvement over 9800X3D.
AMD announced its new flagship processor for Gaming PCs at CES in Las Vegas: the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This is essentially a boosted AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with higher clock frequencies. In terms of specifications, the two processors are exactly the same, except that the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers significantly higher Turbo Boost speeds. However, the amount of cache memory remains unchanged.
The biggest disappointment is that the company didn’t announce either the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D2 or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. These processors incorporate double the L3 cache for even greater performance. So, basically, the only announcement related to gamers is offering the same CPU they already offered, but with higher frequencies. And yes, a higher price.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be slightly more expensive. The company didn’t announce its price or release date. According to the French retailer LDLC, this processor will go on sale on January 29th at an expected price of around €500.
Specifications of AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Unsurprisingly, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the AMD Zen 5 architecture. The only difference compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is that this processor will reach a maximum operating frequency of 5.60 GHz. This represents an increase of 400 MHz compared to the 5.20 GHz reached by the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Leaks had already indicated that this processor offers a base clock speed of 4.70 GHz, the same as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. There are no improvements in cache memory; it offers the same 104 MB of L2 + L3 cache. This means the CPU has 96 MB of L3 cache thanks to the 3D V-Cache technology, which adds 64 MB. Despite the increased clock speeds, the TDP remains at 120W.
What We Know About Ryzen 7 9850X3D Performance
According to the benchmarks provided by AMD, its Ryzen 7 9850X3D is capable of delivering, on average, 27% more performance than an Intel Core Ultra 285K at 1080p resolution.
It’s worth noting that the impact of the CPU performance gains is less noticeable at higher resolutions. Therefore, at 4K resolution, the difference could be less than 5%. These X3D processors are ideal for new HD monitors with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at +500 Hz, specifically designed for competitive gaming. In these environments, this CPU will be significantly faster than any other Intel processor.
In terms of productivity, the situation is more balanced for Intel. And in this specific case, for some reason, only Ryzen 7 9800X3D is mentioned. According to the data provided, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is 5.6% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is practically tied with Intel, with a performance difference of just 0.9%.
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This falls within a certain margin of error, so they are practically even. The company only indicated a launch for the first quarter of the year, although no details regarding the price were mentioned.
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