AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Released January 2026

A faster-clocked version of the 9800X3D: eight Zen 5 cores with 96 MB of L3 cache, for gaming on AM5.

Model history · 4 models, 2022–2026

Cores: 8/16
Boost: 5.6 GHz
L3: 96 MB
Power: 120 W
Socket: AM5

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What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is technically the fastest gaming processor, but only marginally quicker than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which offers better value. Power draw divides them: Tom's Hardware and PC Gamer measured around 30 to 40 per cent more power in games than the 9800X3D, while Club386 and KitGuru found it efficient and easy to cool.

From tomshardware.com, pcgamer.com, club386.com and kitguru.net

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base clock: 4.7 GHz
Boost clock: 5.6 GHz
L3 cache: 96 MB
Cores: 8 Zen 5 cores with simultaneous multithreading; codename Granite Ridge AM5; 2 dies in the package
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported
Cache: L1 640 KB, L2 8 MB, L3 96 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics, 2 graphics cores at 2200 MHz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Platform

Socket: AM5
Base power: 120 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR5, 2 channels, up to 256 GB (UDIMM); DDR5-5600 with 2 modules, DDR5-3600 with 4; ECC with motherboard support
PCIe: PCIe 5.0; 28 lanes (24 usable); native USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 × USB 2.0
Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Process: TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Cooler: Not included; Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance; Tjmax 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

Up to 5.6 GHz boost, 400 MHz above the 9800X3D
96 MB of L3 cache (2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache)
Unlocked for overclocking

Cons

No cooler in the box; AMD recommends a liquid cooler
Same cores, cache and 120 W TDP as the 9800X3D

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
AMDRyzen 7 9800X3D	8/16	5.2 GHz	96 MB	120 W	AM5	Nov 2024
AMDRyzen 7 5700X3D	8/16	4.1 GHz	96 MB	105 W	AM4	Jan 2024
AMDRyzen 7 7800X3D	8/16	5 GHz	96 MB	120 W	AM5	Apr 2023

Previous model: Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Sources

Photo: amd.com

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