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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£470PassMark multi-core score:41289N. of physical cores:8CPU boost clock speed:5.6 GHzCPU socket:AM5TDP (Thermal design power):120 W

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 27 expert and video reviews and 23 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
8.6/10

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 15%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

7.9

Reviews score

15%

9.1

List score

10%

9.2

Sentiment score

10%

9.4

User score

★Better than 99% of processors
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

★Better than 97%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

60%

8.9

Performance

18%

8.7

Architecture

10%

9.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated graphics

★Better than 95%
7.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models

80%

7.5

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (27)
10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
▲Better than 67%
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models

80%

9.6

Rating

20%

8.8

Popularity

▲Better than 78%
9.1

List score

List score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (23)
List score: in 23 of 72 lists (32%)
★Better than 99%
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Best prices
    N/A~ £470
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Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Performance

18%

8.7

Architecture

10%

9.2

Memory & PCIe

7%

4.7

Power & Thermal

4%

8.9

Platform

1%

7.1

Integrated graphics

8.6
Reviews score
7.9
User score
9.4
List score
9.1
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.6

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

8.5
Processor type
desktop
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
AM5
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses the AM5 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Chipset
?
CPU architecture
x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, FMA3, AES, SHA
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N. of physical cores
8
Market range: <2 – >12
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 61.2% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
CPU threads
16
Market range: <4 – >24
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 69% of processors and equal to 14.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.6 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D reaches a boost clock of 5.6 GHz which is higher than that of 97.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 4.7 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a base clock of 8x4.7 GHz which is higher than that of 90.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
41,289
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D scores 41,289 in PassMark, which is higher than 93% of processors.
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What reviewers say
Semiconductor size
4 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses a 4 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 86.8% of processors and equal to that of 7.7% of processors.
Foundry
?
L3 cache
96 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has an L3 cache of 96 MB which is larger than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L2 cache
8 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has an L2 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 72% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
L1 cache
640 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has an L1 cache of 640 KB which is larger than that of 73.6% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports DDR DDR5, which is newer than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,600 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.9% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5600 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.4% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 82.2% of processors and equal to 6.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Radeon 610M
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses the Radeon 610M integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 88.9% of processors and equal to that in 1.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
2
Market range: <6 – >64
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has 2 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 95.5% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
400 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 68.4% of processors and equal to that of 8.3% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
?
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TDP (Thermal design power)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a TDP of 120 W which is higher than that of 91% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
120 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a base power of 120 W which is higher than that of 91.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
162 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a boost power of 162 W which is higher than that of 88.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
?
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What reviewers say

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 3.74x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,498 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,498 vs 5,209
  • 3.6x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,289 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    41,289 vs 11,469
  • 83.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,705 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,705 vs 2,558
  • 2.04x higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,130 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,130 vs 1,535
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Granite Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Granite Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 17.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 67% of models

    80%

    7.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (27)
    10 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 17 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    7.9 vs 6.7
  • 28.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
    How we count it
    Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 8.4, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
    Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 78% of models

    80%

    9.6

    Rating

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    9.4 vs 7.3
  • 27.8% higher sentiment score
    9.2 vs 7.2
  • 16.7% higher list score
    List score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 15% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (23)
    List score: in 23 of 72 lists (32%)
    9.1 vs 7.8
  • 15.3% better value for money
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has better value for money than the average processor (8.45 vs 7.3).
    8.45 vs 7.33
  • Modern CPU socket
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (AM5 vs FP5).
    AM5 vs FP5
  • 6 years newer release date
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a newer release date than the average processor (2026 vs 2020).
    2026 vs 2020
  • 3.74x higher multi-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,498 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,498 vs 5,209
  • 3.6x higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (41,289 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    41,289 vs 11,469
  • 83.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,705 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,705 vs 2,558
  • 2.04x higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (3,130 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    3,130 vs 1,535
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 4 more performance cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more performance cores than the average processor (8 vs 4). The average processor has 4 performance cores.
    8 vs 4
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    16 vs 8
  • Higher base clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x4.7 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x4.7 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    8 vs 6
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Granite Ridge vs Kaby Lake).
    Granite Ridge vs Kaby Lake
  • 10.67x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (96 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    96 MB vs 9 MB
  • 6.49x more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (12 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    12 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • Supports stacked cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has stacked 3D cache, while the average processor does not. 1.1% of processors offer this.
  • 66.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a lower process node than the average processor (4 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    4 nm vs 12 nm
  • 2.67x larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (8 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    8 MB vs 3 MB
  • 2x more L2 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    1 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 66.7% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (640 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    640 KB vs 384 KB
  • Newer PCIe version
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • 8 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (24 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    24 vs 16
  • 3x more memory capacity
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    192 GB vs 64 GB
  • 91% higher memory bandwidth
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Supports memory overclocking
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 75% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5600 MHz vs 3200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3200 MHz.
    5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • Better integrated GPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Radeon 610M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Radeon 610M vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Narrower instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • 2.53x higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (162 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    162 W vs 64 W
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 88% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).
    £470 vs £250
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 88% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).
    £470 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI2, FMA3, AES, SHA vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Weaker security extensions
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, SHA, SMAP, SMEP, SME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2 vs PTT 2).
    fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • No speed boosting
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D does not support automatic speed boosting, while the average processor does. 87.7% of processors offer this.
  • 91.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (2 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 24
  • 2.53x higher boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (162 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    162 W vs 64 W
  • 2.67x higher base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher base power draw than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 2.67x higher TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a higher TDP than the average processor (120 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    120 W vs 45 W
  • 5 °C lower temperature limit
    AMD Ryzen 7 9850x3D has a lower temperature limit than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor can run up to 100 °C.
    95 °C vs 100 °C

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
Robeytech
≈ estimated
09/03/2026
Buyer's guide · benchmarks and upgrade advice
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the best gaming CPU right now, but most buyers should put their money into a GPU first.
9.0
GLITCHED
≈ estimated
20/02/2026
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, temperatures and power draw
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a strong pick for new builds and older Ryzen owners, but not worth upgrading from the 9800X3D.
8.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
10/02/2026
Memory scaling test · benchmarks at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is best run with 6000 MHz CL30 memory, since faster kits rarely justify their extra cost.
7.0
The FPS Review
≈ estimated
29/01/2026
Benchmark review · productivity and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a gaming upgrade for older AM4 and Zen 4 owners, but not worth choosing over the 9800X3D.
7.0
Techtesters
≈ estimated
29/01/2026
Hands-on review · 50-game benchmarks and power tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is only a few percent faster than the 9800X3D, so it is worth it for new builds and upgraders from older chips, not 9800X3D owners.
8.0
Linus Tech Tips
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on review · gaming, power and productivity tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a better-than-expected refresh for top gaming frame rates, but platform costs matter more for most buyers.
7.5
KitGuruTech
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Benchmark review · gaming and value analysis
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is only an incremental upgrade over the 9800X3D, but worth considering for Zen 4 or Intel owners.
9.0
eTeknix
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on review · benchmarks and gaming tests
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the clear gaming pick for older platforms, but only a small upgrade over the 9800X3D.
4.0
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on review · gaming benchmarks, temperatures and power
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D offers only a small gain over the 9800X3D for more power, heat and price, so it is hard to recommend.
7.0
der8auer EN
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on review · benchmarks, power and upgrade advice
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is only a small step up from the 9800X3D; skip it if you own one, but consider it if upgrading from older systems.
7.0
JayzTwoCents
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Hands-on review · synthetic and game benchmarks
Verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the same chip as the 9800X3D with a small clock bump, so it is only worth buying for new builds.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
tomshardware.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Lab test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is technically the fastest gaming CPU, but it's barely ahead of the 9800X3D and draws about 30% more power in games.
6.0
techspot.com
≈ estimated
28/01/2026
Benchmark review · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is still the fastest gaming processor, but it's only slightly quicker and its big power jump makes it largely unnecessary for most buyers.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Lab test · High-refresh gaming
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a faster 9800X3D aimed at high-refresh 1080p gaming, but it isn't well rounded enough for productivity or everyday work.
9.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is technically faster than the 9800X3D, but the gap is hard to see in games, so it's a strong chip rather than an upgrade.
7.0
pugetsystems.com
≈ estimated
29/01/2026
Benchmark test · Content creation
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the fastest chip tested in Photoshop, but with eight cores it's only a small step up for creative work.
9.5
xda-developers.com
✓ explicit
28/01/2026
Hands-on test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is the best gaming CPU on the market, with its extra cache and 5.6GHz boost, but it lags in heavy productivity work.
8.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
10/04/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is essentially a better-binned 9800X3D that remains the top gaming CPU, ahead of Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus.
9.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
17/10/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming processor
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a strong gaming processor that lands between the 9800X3D and 9900X3D, and it rarely holds back a powerful graphics card.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
10/04/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is essentially a faster-clocked 9800X3D, and it remains the best gaming CPU, ahead of Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus.
8.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
10/04/2026
Benchmark test · Gaming CPU
Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is essentially a faster-clocked 9800X3D, and it remains the best gaming CPU, ahead of Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus.

Third-party reviews

What we like about AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

  • 96 MB of L3 cache helps the chip stay fast in games.
  • A boost clock of 5.6 GHz keeps everyday tasks quick.
  • Eight cores handle gaming and streaming at the same time.
  • The chip is unlocked and supports memory overclocking.
  • It supports DDR5 memory up to 192 GB.
  • The 4 nm build keeps it efficient for its speed.

What we don't like about AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

  • It draws 120 W at base and up to 162 W when it boosts, so it needs a good cooler.
  • The built-in graphics has only 2 execution units, so a separate graphics card is needed.
  • No cooler is included, so you must buy one.
  • The chip has no Turbo Boost.
  • The power draw means a strong power supply is needed.

Verdict

Its 96 MB of L3 cache is what sets the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D apart from other 8-core chips. It is a gaming chip at heart, and the extra cache is the main reason it stays smooth, since games read the same data again and again. Its boost of 5.6 GHz and 4 nm build keep it responsive for everyday work too. The chip is unlocked and supports memory overclocking, so you can push the memory further if you want. The trade-off is power: it draws 120 W at base and up to 162 W when it boosts, and no cooler is in the box. It fits a buyer who wants a high-end gaming PC for high frame rates and plans to pair the chip with a dedicated graphics card.

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