[Hardware] AMD has just launched the Ryzen 7 9850X3D with zero fanfare, and I think I understand why

[JustManiac]

It's not even a debate: the best CPU for gaming by far is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and that's been the case ever since it launched. And before that, it was the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. And before that... you get the picture.

But, it seems that AMD is now quietly looking to dethrone its own top chip with a slightly improved version, dubbed the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. The CPU has just appeared on AMD's driver page (spotted by Olrak29) with zero fanfare and zero details. Love that for us—we get to speculate a bit.

The truth is, we've already had some leaks about the 9850X3D in the last few months, so we have an idea of what to expect, but none of it has come directly from AMD. At least we now know the processor exists, so chances are that the specs are real, but you never know with these leaks.

 

Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/amd-has-just-launched-the-ryzen-7-9850x3d-with-zero-fanfare-and-i-think-i-understand-why/