Recent leaks concerning the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D price have stirred the pot among tech enthusiasts, revealing a price point that exceeds that of its predecessor, the 9800X3D. While the increase may not be drastic, it does dampen expectations for those hoping for a more affordable entry into AMD’s latest offerings.
Price Insights and Comparisons
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has established itself as the premier gaming CPU, thanks to its advanced Zen 5 architecture, eight-core design, and the innovative 3D V-Cache technology that significantly enhances gaming performance. The upcoming 9850X3D is anticipated to maintain these core features while offering a modest boost in clock speed, which is expected to yield slight improvements in gaming performance. However, the latest leaks suggest that consumers will need to pay an additional for this incremental upgrade.
Two primary sources have emerged for these price leaks, both linked to the well-known tech leaker @momo_us on X. The first comes from SHI, a US-based IT infrastructure company, while the second is a Swiss retailer named Orderflow. According to Orderflow, the price in USD is projected to be 3.09, marking a .09 increase over the 9800X3D’s launch MSRP of 9. The other source indicates a price of 473.55 Swiss francs, translating to an even steeper 6.34 USD.
This price increase represents approximately a 15% rise based on the MSRP, which is significantly higher than the anticipated 5% improvement in clock speed associated with the new chip. Previous leaks suggest that the 9850X3D will achieve a peak clock speed of 5.6GHz, a step up from the 5.2GHz of its predecessor.
For context, the AMD 9950X boasts a higher peak clock speed of 5.7GHz and features double the cores at 16. However, it lacks the additional 3D V-Cache chip that characterizes the X3D models, resulting in noticeably slower gaming performance compared to the 9800X3D. AMD is aware that a segment of gamers is willing to invest in the highest frame rates, making the 9850X3D an appealing option for this demographic.
Despite the intriguing pricing leaks, it is essential to approach this information with caution. AMD has yet to provide any official confirmation, and there is a possibility that the prices mentioned are merely placeholders, not indicative of actual market values. Therefore, it may be wise to temper expectations for a sub-0 price tag.
On a brighter note, the current pricing for the 9800X3D remains relatively stable, available for 5 in the US and £398.90 in the UK. While still a premium product, it stands out as one upgrade that has not been significantly impacted by the ongoing DRAM price fluctuations affecting other sectors of the industry.
