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Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Benchmarks & Specs

8 cores16 threads120W TDP$479 MSRP2024
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Bottom line: how fast is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

At 1440p (Ultra, Native), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D averages 175 fps in Horizon Zero Dawn with a 112 fps 1% low, per HardForum. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 39,978 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a processor from the Zen 5 family released in 2024 from AMD. Key on-paper specs include 8 cores / 16 threads, boost clock of 5.2 GHz, 120W TDP. It launched with a $479 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 14 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Ultra Native 668 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-06
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 602 fps — PC Guide 2024-11-14
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 602 fps — PCGuide 2024-11-14
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 602 fps 211 fps WePC 2024-12-18
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Competitive 523 fps — GameGPU 2024-11-09
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 1080p Ultra Native 234 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-06
The Last of Us Part 1 1080p Ultra Native 208 fps — TechSpot 2024-11-06
God of War 4K Ultra Native 192 fps 122 fps HardForum 2024-11-06
Horizon Zero Dawn 1440p Ultra Native 175 fps 112 fps HardForum 2024-11-06
Far Cry 6 4K Ultra Native 170 fps — HardForum 2024-11-06
Starfield 1080p Ultra Native 169 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-06
Starfield 1080p Low 169 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-07
Starfield 1080p Ultra 169 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-07
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 160 fps — Gamers Nexus 2024-11-07

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 39,978 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 39,967 points PassMark Software 2026-06-12
PassMark CPU Mark 39,962 pts Tom's Hardware / PassMark 2025-12-06
Cinebench R23 multi 22,986 points StorageReview 2024-11-06
Cinebench R23 multi 22,965 pts ALK Tech 2024-11-06
Geekbench 6 multi 18,560 points Club386 2024-10-25
Geekbench 6 multi 18,221 pts Igor's Lab 2024-10-25
Geekbench 6 multi 18,221 points igor'sLAB 2024-10-25
PassMark Single Thread 4,425 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
Geekbench 6 single 3,305 points igor'sLAB 2024-10-25

Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Full Specifications

x3dtrue
cores8
tdp w120
socketAM5
threads16
l3 cache mb96
boost clock ghz5.2

Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D best used for?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a 8-core Zen 5-family processor. Use it for gaming + streaming and mainstream productivity. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Ryzen 7 9800X3D released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched in 2024 at a $479 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D compare to its predecessor?
Compare Ryzen 7 9800X3D side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
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