The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop CPU based on the Zen 5 “Granite Ridge” architecture, launched November 7, 2024, with an MSRP of $479 . It features a 4.7 GHz base clock and a 5.2 GHz max boost, with a 120 W TDP . A key innovation is its second‑generation 3D V‑Cache (96 MB), now placed beneath the cores for better cooling and higher clocks. Fully unlocked for overclocking, it supports DDR5‑5600, PCIe 5.0, Radeon integrated graphics, and delivers top-tier gaming performance—widely regarded as the best gaming CPU available (2024)