Which CPU really is the king of gaming? In this video, the next in our "Ultimate PC Component Fighting Championship" battle ...

AMD has finally confirmed pricing and availability for its Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, the company’s newest near-flagship desktop CPU aimed at gaming enthusiasts. The chip will officially launch on ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. AMD's upcoming refreshed Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor performance has leaked out again, with 5% more performance than the 9800X3D, and 20% more performance ...

PCWorld reports AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor launches January 29th for $499, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and 5.6GHz top speed. This gaming-focused chip appears to offer a 400MHz boost clock ...

James Ratcliff joined Game Rant in 2022 as a Gaming News Writer. In 2023, James was offered a chance to become an occasional feature writer for different games and then a Senior Author in 2025. He is ...

PCWorld reviews AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which launches as a refined version of the 9800X3D with higher boost clocks and a $499 price tag. Gaming performance shows only 1-2% improvements at 1080p, ...

AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the new gaming champ, but it's only a minor improvement over the already stellar 9800X3D. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been the king of gaming processors since its launch in ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is already the best gaming processor out right now, but AMD is following up with a mid-generation refresh at CES 2026, with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. This new gaming processor is ...

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched in November 2024 and has remained the best gaming processor ever since. So, when AMD quietly announced the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a slightly faster version of the ...

The 9850X3D has higher boost clocks that should improve frame rates in many esports titles. The 9850X3D has higher boost clocks that should improve frame rates in many esports titles. is a senior ...

While the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is just now heading to market, under the integrated heat spreader (IHS), so to speak, this processor is anything but new. It’s identical to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and built ...