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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where to buy the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: new gaming CPUs at no extra cost
The day is finally here: AMD is adding to its list of best processors, and gamers have something to be happy about — they both have the same recommended list price (MSRP) as their last-gen counterparts. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Ryzen 9 9900X3D both feature AMD's famous 3D V-Cache tech that makes them gaming beasts, but unlike the 9800X3D, they sport more cores — making them better picks for productivity. The initial batch might sell out quickly, so check out where to get them once they go on sale today. Several retailers have already listed the Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, so if you're in the U.S., you've got a good chance of being able to snap one up. Retailer AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D Best Buy $699 $599 B&H Photo $699 (TBA) $599 (TBA) Micro Center $699.99 $599.99 Newegg $699.99 $599.99 As far as specifications go, AMD stayed true to the formula it appears to have perfected in the previous generation; both CPUs have the exact same specs. This means 16 cores and 32 threads for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 12 cores for the Ryzen 9 9900X3D. The flagship sports 144MB of combined cache, while its cheaper counterpart offers 140MB. Despite the lack of updates in the specs, the CPUs should get a significant boost from the update to Zen 5 and a newer 3D V-Cache. So far, reviewers highlight that the 9950X3D can match the 9800X3D in gaming, while rivaling the 9950X in productivity. This isn't a surprise — the same situation took place in the Ryzen 7000 generation, when the two CPUs to compare were the 7950X3D and the 7950X. At the time of writing, some retailers are still yet to list the CPU, as the sales start at 6am PT / 9am ET. However, a few listings are already here for you to keep an eye on and refresh. Come back here a little bit later to see an updated list of AMD Ryzen 9 9000X3D deals.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Watch out — there are fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs on Amazon
Buying one of the best processors from a retailer like Amazon seems like a safe bet, but that isn't always the case. A hardware reviewer just bought an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU on Amazon only to find out that it was fake. The box looked convincing enough, but the hardware found inside had nothing to do with the beastly CPU you'd expect to find. The worst part? I found fake listings on Amazon right now for that same CPU. Crmaris from HWBusters is the unlucky shopper. He needed an extra Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU for testing purposes, so he ordered one from Amazon Germany. The reviewer claims that the CPU was sold directly by Amazon and was brand new, which should imply that it'd arrive in good condition. Well, it may have been in good condition, but it certainly wasn't a 9800X3D. The difference was glaringly obvious just as soon as Crmaris opened the box, which looked legit. Inside, there was a CPU that had some semi-dodgy lettering that claimed it was a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It also said it was diffused in the U.S. and in Taiwan, but made in China. The sketchy-looking front was just one of the problems; it also had a different heatspreader and entirely different pins. The text on the heatspreader turned out to be a sticker. When the sticker was peeled off, the CPU turned out to be an old AMD FX processor from 2011. Needless to say, it wouldn't fit into an AM5 socket motherboard, and it certainly wouldn't perform like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Seeing as this was sold directly by Amazon and wasn't a returned product (where the previous buyer could've replaced the CPU in the box), a deeper investigation needs to follow on Amazon's part. The reviewer asked for a refund and will need to wait up to three weeks for the money to be returned to his account. This story prompted me to check out Amazon U.S., and lo and behold, the first listing I found was suspiciously good. It's a sponsored listing, so it appears right at the top of the search. It's sold by a third-party company, not Amazon, and has no reviews. The most telling part is that it's sold for $429. Checking Newegg tells me that price isn't right — the CPU is listed for $589, which is much more in line with its current price. (Unfortunately, due to availability issues, the 9800X3D is pricey even months after launch). Long story short, it's important to be careful when buying components online, and if something doesn't feel right, go ahead and get a refund — people will sell fakes just about anywhere.
