Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Specifications

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is built on the Zen 5 Granite Ridge architecture and manufactured using the 4 nm process. It is compatible with the AM5 socket and supports DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz , and includes 16 threads. It also comes equipped with 8 MB of L2 cache and 96 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a high base TDP of 120 W and a maximum TDP of 162 W. A high-quality air cooler is necessary, while liquid cooling is recommended for optimal thermal management. Good airflow and a reliable power supply are also advised for maintaining system stability.

For users who require integrated graphics, this CPU includes the Radeon™ Graphics, which features 2 GPU cores. It operates at a base clock of 400.00 GHz and boosts up to 2200.00 GHz. This makes it suitable for systems without a dedicated GPU, capable of handling everyday tasks and running older or less demanding games. Integrated graphics can also accelerate specific workloads even when a discrete GPU is installed.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an upper mid-range CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 60.70% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is ideal for multitasking and can handle professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads, though not at the same speed or efficiency as higher-end models.

The application performance-per-price ratio of Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 28.3%, indicating lower value in this category. This CPU does not offer high application performance and has a low performance-to-price ratio, making it a poor value proposition. There are better alternatives available in this price range.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-end gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 100.00% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU is highly recommended for high-end gaming and should be paired with the most powerful graphics cards to unlock its full potential.

With a gaming performance-per-price score of 25.7%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.