AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: The Best Gaming CPU, Boosted

	AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: $499 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming leadership.
	Leading Gaming Performance Power Efficient Doesn't Require Massive Cooling Adequate General Performance For Most Users	Small (Additional) Price Premium "Only" 8-Cores

Although details had emerged well before the show, AMD officially announced the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES ’26, along with its upcoming Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 400 series mobile processors, and Ryzen AI Halo small form factor system, among many other things. If you’re a regular around here, you’ll know exactly what the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is—the follow up to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D; a sort of mid-model refresh if you will. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is essentially identical to the existing 9800X3D, but with a significant increase to its ...