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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The undisputed #1 gaming CPU, full stop.
Gaming97/100
Why it's worth it
- Fastest mainstream gaming chip you can buy
- 2nd-gen 3D V-Cache crushes 1% lows
- Overclockable and runs cool on AM5
Key specs
8C/16T Zen 52nd-gen 3D V-CacheAM5 · 120W
$459est.
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