AMD has been dominating the CPU space for a while now, especially the top-end gaming sphere, with their X3D line of processors that use a massive 3D V-cache of memory to enhance the processors' performance in gaming applications. Initially, it was near impossible to get your hands on AMD's gaming powerhouse, the 9800X3D, due to the high demand for the gaming CPU, but now that there is more stock availability, it's all about finding one for the best price.
Step in AWD-IT, which is currently selling the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D for just £445 (with free UK delivery). This is the cheapest price for this processor in the UK as of now, shaving £19 off the list price of £464. There are no extra costs for shipping either, so this is the total price you pay.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses AMD's successful 3D V-cache technology, which provides the 9800X3D with its pure gaming prowess. The large cache boosts performance, and along with design changes to the CPU, such as moving the cache chiplet underneath the die to alleviate the thermal insulation of previous designs, the compute die is now closer to the thermal interface material (IHS). With this increased thermal headroom comes 500 MHz higher base clocks and 200 MHz higher boosts than the previous-gen Zen 4-powered Ryzen 7 7800X3D.
You can find more details on the Ryzen 7 processor in our detailed review of the 9800X3D. With an 8% performance gain on the previous generation 7800X3D, and dominating the competition from Intel in gaming benchmarks. The 9800X3D is unlocked for overclocking and also doesn't have excessive cooling requirements, making this processor one of the best CPUs for pure gaming.
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