AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D accounts for nearly all Zen 5 sales
In January 2025, MindFactory recorded 25,625 total CPU sales, with AMD capturing 92.16% of the market—equivalent to 23,615 units. Intel, by contrast, managed to sell just 2,010 processors, reinforcing AMD's dominance in the consumer market.
Among the Zen 5 (Ryzen 9000 series) processors, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D saw the highest demand, selling 8,390 units. This makes up a staggering 87% of all Zen 5 CPU sales.
By comparison, the rest of the Ryzen 9000 series saw significantly lower numbers:
Ryzen 7 9700X – 640 units Ryzen 5 9600X – 250 units Ryzen 9 9950X – 230 units Ryzen 9 9900X – 180 units
The X3D lineup has consistently been AMD's best-selling option for gaming enthusiasts, thanks to its 3D V-Cache technology, which improves performance in CPU-heavy games. Despite selling well above its launch price of $479, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has become the go-to choice for gamers, while the standard Zen 5 chips have struggled to attract buyers.
With the 9000 series' non-X3D models failing to gain traction, AMD may need to reassess its product lineup. The continued success of X3D variants suggests that consumers are willing to pay a premium for gaming performance, making it likely that the company may prioritize future X3D models over traditional CPUs.
While MindFactory's data reflects sales trends in Germany, it serves as a strong indicator of global demand. If these trends continue, AMD could shift its focus toward optimizing X3D chips to sustain its market lead in the high-performance CPU space.
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