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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Benchmarks & Specs

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

In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 39,962–39,978 pts, across three PassMark results (PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark CPU benchmark listing, PassMark result of 2025-12-06). Across all its cores it scores 22,965–22,986 points in Cinebench R23 multi, across two published results (StorageReview, AlkTech).

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.

Amazon listing: $443.00

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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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 listings. Data on this page draws on 21 synthetic benchmark results (top 10 shown), 26 measured game frame-rate results (top 14 shown), compiled from Gamers Nexus, HardForum, TechSpot, PassMark, AlkTech, Club386, GameGPU, Geekbench Browser, Igor's Lab, PC Guide, StorageReview, WePC; each table row links to its source. 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 or synthetic benchmark scores).

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. A CPU’s frame rate depends on the graphics card it was tested with, named in the Test GPU column when the source records it. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Test GPU Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Ultra 668 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2024-11-06
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Medium 668 fps 362 fps Not recorded TechSpot (Hardware Unboxed) 2024-11-06
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 602 fps — Not recorded PC Guide 2024-11-14
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Low 602 fps 211 fps Not recorded WePC 2024-12-18
Counter-Strike 2 1080p Competitive 523 fps — Not recorded GameGPU 2024-11-09
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor 1080p Ultra 234 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2024-11-06
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 219 fps 148 fps Not recorded TechSpot (Hardware Unboxed) 2024-11-06
The Last of Us Part 1 1080p Ultra 208 fps — Not recorded TechSpot 2024-11-06
God of War 4K Ultra 192 fps 122 fps Not recorded HardForum 2024-11-06
Horizon Zero Dawn 1440p Ultra 175 fps 112 fps Not recorded HardForum 2024-11-06
Far Cry 6 4K Ultra 170 fps — Not recorded HardForum 2024-11-06
Starfield 1080p Ultra 169 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-06
Starfield 1080p Low 169 fps — Not recorded Gamers Nexus 2024-11-07
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 160 fps — Not recorded 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. A benchmark listed more than once is separate published results, shown as published rather than averaged.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 39,978 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 39,967 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-06-13
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 AlkTech 2024-11-06
Geekbench 6 multi 18,658 points Geekbench Browser retrieved 2026-09-15
Geekbench 6 multi 18,560 points Club386 2024-10-25
Geekbench 6 multi 18,221 pts Igor's Lab 2024-10-25
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,425 pts PassMark retrieved 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark single thread 4,421 points PassMark Software retrieved 2026-09-15

Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Systems with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

Laptops and desktops that ship with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D — whole systems, listed separately from the part itself.

Full Specifications

X3dYes
Cores8
TDP120 W
SocketAM5
Threads16
L3 cache96 MB
Boost clock5.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 9800X3D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D best used for?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core Zen 5-family processor. Gaming, streaming and mainstream productivity are the typical workloads.
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 drift from launch pricing over a product's life, so check the current listing before buying.
Where do the Ryzen 7 9800X3D benchmark numbers come from?
Each benchmark row on this page names its source (public benchmark databases such as TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench and Cinebench, and community reports such as r/LocalLLaMA threads) and links to it, so every number can be checked against the original.
How many cores does the Ryzen 7 9800X3D have, and how does it benchmark?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads. Synthetic benchmark results (PassMark CPU Mark, Cinebench, Geekbench) are in the Synthetic Benchmarks section.
Where can I buy the Ryzen 7 9800X3D?
Amazon listings for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D are linked at the top of this page and in the Products Featuring the Ryzen 7 9800X3D section. SpecPicks earns a small affiliate commission on qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to the buyer.

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