AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 9th Generation Processor ( 4.7GHz / 8 Cores / 16 Threads )

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a high-performance desktop processor built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture and designed for the AM5 platform. It is aimed squarely at PC gamers and power users who demand fast, fluid experiences in demanding titles and productivity workloads alike. At its core, the 9800X3D features eight processing cores with Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT) delivering 16 threads of parallel computation. The processor operates at a 4.7 GHz base clock and can reach a maximum boost frequency of up to 5.2 GHz via AMD's Precision Boost 2 technology, which dynamically adjusts clock speeds based on workload, power, and thermal headroom. The defining feature of this processor is AMD 3D V-Cache technology, which stacks an additional layer of L3 cache directly on top of the CPU die. This gives the 9800X3D a total of 96 MB of L3 cache — alongside 8 MB of L2 and 640 KB of L1 — enabling the CPU to keep more game data close to the cores and reduce latency-inducing trips to system memory. The result is measurably smoother frame delivery in cache-sensitive titles. Memory support is exclusively DDR5, with dual-channel operation up to 192 GB of UDIMM capacity. Supported speeds reach DDR5-5600 in two-DIMM configurations (one or two rank per channel). ECC memory is supported where the motherboard permits. AMD EXPO profiles are also supported, providing a simplified method to overclock DDR5 memory on compatible AM5 boards. Connectivity is handled via PCIe 5.0, with 28 total and 24 usable PCIe lanes, covering high-bandwidth graphics cards and NVMe SSDs. Four native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB 2.0 port are provided directly by the processor. NVMe RAID modes (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10) are supported natively. The processor carries a 120W TDP and requires an AM5-compatible motherboard — no cooler is included in the box, and a liquid cooler is recommended for sustained performance. Overclocking is fully unlocked and supported through Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets, and AMD Ryzen Master software. Verified Specifications: - Architecture: Zen 5 - Cores / Threads: 8 / 16 - Base Clock: 4.7 GHz | Max Boost: Up to 5.2 GHz - L1 Cache: 640 KB | L2 Cache: 8 MB | L3 Cache: 96 MB (3D V-Cache) - TDP: 120W | Max Tjmax: 95°C - Socket: AM5 | Memory: DDR5 (up to 192 GB, DDR5-5600 dual-channel) - PCIe Version: 5.0 | PCIe Lanes: 28 total / 24 usable - Process Node: TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die) - Integrated Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CUs, 2200 MHz) - Product Code: 100-100001084WOF - Warranty: 3 Years - Compatible Chipsets: A620, B650, B650E, X670, X670E, X870, X870E, B840, B850