If you’ve been eagerly anticipating details about the gaming-oriented Ryzen 9000 CPU series, the recent leaks surrounding the 9800X3D should certainly pique your interest. AMD has officially confirmed an announcement for the Ryzen 9000X3D chip variants on November 7, but thanks to these leaks, there may not be much left to discover when the date arrives.
Among the upcoming models, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands out as the most awaited chip. Its predecessor, the 7800X3D, has gained a reputation as one of the most popular CPUs due to its impressive performance and relatively reasonable price point.
According to specifications reported by VideoCardz.com, which surfaced from various early retailer listings, the 9800X3D features an 8-core, 16-thread architecture. It has a base clock speed of 4.7GHz, which can be boosted to a maximum of 5.2GHz. These figures reflect a notable improvement over the previous generation while also consuming more power with a thermal design power (TDP) rating of 120 watts. Additionally, it retains the same 32 + 64MB L3 cache configuration that includes the innovative 3D V-cache, which is known for enhancing gaming performance significantly.
A particularly exciting detail from these leaks is that the 9800X3D appears to include a free multiplier feature. This suggests that overclocking will be unlocked at the system level, a feature that was notably absent in earlier X3D models. Preliminary overclocking tests have already emerged, with stable speeds reportedly reaching up to 5.6GHz. These tests indicate performance improvements over the 7800X3D ranging from 8% to 23%. However, it’s important to note that Intel’s Core Ultra 9 series still holds an edge in raw performance due to its higher core counts.
The upcoming 9800X3D presents itself as a straightforward upgrade for current AM5 systems, maintaining compatibility with existing motherboards while apparently offering out-of-the-box overclocking capabilities. While these leaks generate excitement for the new X3D chips, it’s wise to remain cautious and treat this information as unconfirmed until the official announcement next week.
