AMD"s Ryzen 3D processors are considered the best chips for gaming, thanks to their high-capacity level 3 cache. AMD has plenty of models across platforms and prices, and the recently introduced Ryzen 7 9850X3D can now be yours for a new all-time low price of $459.
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a desktop processor for the AM5 socket (supported chipsets include A620, 670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, and B850). It has 8 cores and 16 threads operating at a maximum clock speed of 5.6 GHz with a 4.7 GHz base clock. The processor is unlocked, so if you have good cooling, you can push it beyond stock speeds.
As for cache, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 96 MB of cache. Having such a large cache allows the processor to store more data with fewer calls to memory and storage. This, in turn, helps it hand over data to the GPU to render more frames.
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a pretty high 120W default TDP, and AMD makes it clear that the processor needs liquid cooling for optimal performance. Note that the processor comes without a cooler, so you have to spend more on a decent AIO.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D AM5 desktop processor - $459 | $40 off on Amazon US
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