[Editors' Note, Nov. 9, 2024: We raised the score on the 9800X3D to 3.5 stars after some subsequent 1080p and low-settings testing performed after its launch on Nov. 6. We updated the introduction, ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the gaming champion, and unlike previous X3D chips, it performs well under all types of workloads. After the launch of the AMD Ryzen 9000 series of CPUs, it was inevitable ...

Today AMD is allowing reviewers to reveal the performance numbers of possibly the hottest and most anticipated PC hardware launch of 2024. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is set to cost $479, is the first ...

AMD’s vaunted “X3D” V-Cache technology vaulted Ryzen processors to the pinnacle of gaming supremacy when it debuted in the legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Now, it arrives with extra pressure on its ...

Every now and then a component comes along that just nails the brief, without you having to add a big disclaimer to the end of your recommendation. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 did it (before it sold ...

It's been an interesting few months when it comes to processors. When the Ryzen series 9000 launched, we were pretty optimistic about the next-generation processor architecture. However, AMD ...

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already one of the best processors you can buy. It delivers productivity and gaming gains across the board, though not in equal strides. Despite the improvements AMD made, ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 5 9600X are among the top choices for gamers in mid-2025. Both processors are based on the latest Zen 5 lineup and feature some of the latest innovations in the CPU ...

It’s been at least five years since a new gaming CPU really got me excited. While the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X launched back in August, anyone looking to build a dedicated gaming PC has been patiently ...

It's been a rough old time when it comes to benchmarking CPUs, I can tell you that. The Ryzen 9000 release back in August was let down by relatively meagre performance improvements and an unready ...

AMD has added another successful X3D processor in its kitty with the addition of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It’s a great performer for everyday productivity, content creation and when it comes to gaming ...