Intel
Core i9-14900K
24C/32T · 6 GHz · LGA1700
$462.00
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Overview
The gaming CPU to beat. Second-gen 3D V-Cache stacks 96MB of L3 beneath eight unlocked Zen 5 cores, so 1080p and 1440p frametimes stay flat where raw clocks stall. Moving the cache die below the cores means it finally overclocks. Overkill for pure productivity, where the 9950X's extra threads do more per dollar.
AMD · 2024
AMD
Ryzen 7 9800X3d
4.6 · 5 reviews8C/16T · 5.2 GHz · AM5
$484.00In stock
Socket
AM5
Cores
8
Threads
16
Base Clock GHz
4.7
1
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- 96MB L3 via second-gen 3D V-Cache
- Cache die moved below the cores, so it overclocks
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Specifications
9 At a glanceSocket
AM5
Cores
0
Threads
0
Base Clock GHz
0.0 GHz
Boost Clock GHz
0.0 GHz
TDP (W)
0 W
L3 Cache Mb
0 MB
Integrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
Process Nm
0 nm
Customer reviews
Sample reviews
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4.6
Based on 5 sample reviews
- Devin R.Jan 8, 2026Gaming monster, average at renders
For pure gaming nothing touches it at 1080p/1440p. Just know the eight cores mean it trails a 9900X in Blender if you do content work on the side.
- Tom H.Dec 19, 2025Worth it if you already have AM5
Great chip, but the price stayed high for months after launch. If you can wait for a dip it is an easy recommendation.
- Marcus T.Nov 14, 2025Flat frametimes in every title
Dropped it into my B650 board with a bit of PBO and the 96MB cache does exactly what the reviews said. 1% lows in sim games went up more than the average FPS did.
- Alina K.Aug 30, 2025Paired with a 4090 and never CPU bound
At 4K it barely breaks a sweat but the headroom is nice. No stability issues at stock, EXPO 6000 posted first try.
- Priya N.Mar 22, 2025Runs cooler than the 7800X3D it replaced
With the cache die under the cores it actually tolerates a proper overclock. Peaks around 78C on a 360 AIO under Cinebench, well within reason for 120W.