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Micro Center AMD 9850X3D Processor with MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Motherboard
Bottom line: The Micro Center AMD 9850X3D Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the processors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Micro Center's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Micro Center AMD 9850X3D Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the processors category. Micro Center's processors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for processors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Desktop Processor, AM5 CPU Socket, 8 Cores 16 Threads, Up to 5.6 GHz, L2+L3 104 Cache, 120W TDP, Unlocked for Overclocking, PCIe 5.0 Support, DDR5, ECC Support
- For the state-of-the-art Socket AM5 platform, can support PCIe 5.0 on select motherboards. OS Support: Windows 11/ 10-64-Bit Edition. Cooler & Thermal Solution (PIB) not included. AMD Radeon Graphics Integrated
- MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk WiFi Motherboard, ATX Form Factor, Supports Dual-Channel DDR5 up to 256GB, PCIe 5.0 Supports, 2x PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Slot, 4x SATA 6GB/s, 2x USB 40Gbps Type C, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 64-bit Support
- ULTRA POWER - SUPPORTS THE LATEST RYZEN 9000 PROCESSORS IN HIGH PERFORMANCE - The MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI employs a 14 Duet Rail Power System (80A, SPS) VRM for the AMD X870E chipset (AM5, Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000) with Core Boost architecture
- FROZR GUARD - Premium cooling features such as 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads, extra choke thermal pads and an Extended Heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, double-sided EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, a Combo-fan (for pump & system) header (3A)
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 x16 SLOT - 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable extreme memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 8400+ MT/s); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SMT slot (128GB/s) with Steel Armor II supports cutting-edge graphics cards
Full Specifications
| Brand | Micro Center |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 |
| CPU Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Model Name | 9850X3DMAGX870ETMKWF |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Chipset Type | AMD X870E |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, WiFi |
| Model Number | 9850X3DMAGX870ETMKWF |
| Number of Ports | 27 |
| Total Usb Ports | 21 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM5 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 4 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 8400 MHz |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series Desktop Processor |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Memory Slots Available | 2 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Full listing title | Micro Center AMD 9850X3D Processor with MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Motherboard | CPU Motherboard Combo, AI Ready, Ryzen 7, AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2 Gen5, USB 40Gbps Type C, Wi-Fi 7, ATX Gaming Motherboard |
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