AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Exact average 75.5 · 8 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 80
10 professional reviewers tested the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, PC Gamer, Back2Gaming and 7 more
The catch: It runs hotter and draws more power for a small gain.
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What 10 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90WIRED
An excellent gaming chip with easy overclocking, though gameplay is nearly indistinguishable from the 9800X3D.
Read WIRED review - 87PC Gamer
Still among the fastest gaming chips available, but the tiny frame-rate gain over the 9800X3D comes with a big jump in power and heat.
Read PC Gamer review - 84Back2Gaming
Presented as the new top gaming processor, essentially a better-binned 9800X3D with extra boost clock.
Read Back2Gaming review - 80Windows Central
A slightly faster 9800X3D for a few dollars more, which the reviewer finds easy to recommend as long as the price gap stays small.
Read Windows Central review - 80PCMag
An excellent processor for competitive, high-refresh gaming, particularly at 1080p, and an easy pick over the 9800X3D for a small extra cost.
Read PCMag review - 80Club386
The fastest gaming processor available, but its lead over the 9800X3D is tiny.
Read Club386 review - 75KitGuru
A slightly faster refresh of the 9800X3D that delivers excellent gaming results and runs cool and frugal.
Read KitGuru review - 60Tom's Hardware
It keeps the gaming crown but is a minimal step over the 9800X3D and costs more, so it makes sense mainly for system builders and OEMs rather than upgraders.
Read Tom's Hardware review - 79est.Linus Tech Tips
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a fast gaming processor that offers a modest performance boost over its predecessor without increasing power consumption.
Read Linus Tech Tips review - 40est.Gamers Nexus
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers only a marginal performance improvement over its predecessor, making it difficult to justify the higher price tag.
Read Gamers Nexus review
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- Linus Tech Tips on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 79
- Gamers Nexus on YouTube ↗Counted in the score: 40
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Common questions
Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D worth it?
Critics are divided: 6 of 10 recommend it. It runs hotter and draws more power for a small gain.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
Critics split: scores range from 40 (Gamers Nexus) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 50 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
Price (5 of 10 reviews), Runs hot (2 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (critic score 88), best overall.