The whispers surrounding AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor are getting louder by the day, culminating in a wave of leaks and rumors that are too significant to ignore. The latest buzz comes from the Chiphell forum, suggesting a launch date of October 25th, with a release expected in the first week of November. While hardware release dates are common fodder for online speculation, the past few weeks have been abuzz with whispers surrounding what is undoubtedly AMD’s most anticipated CPU of this generation. Just a few days ago, a leaked slide from an internal MSI presentation pitted the Ryzen 7 9800X3D against its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and showed a modest performance improvement ranging from 2% to 13%. The slides were initially shared by HardwareLuxx but quickly removed, suggesting their authenticity. Fortunately, VideoCardz has archived the images for posterity. Adding fuel to the fire, YouTube channel Moore’s Law is Dead shared a slide from what appears to be an AMD presentation showcasing the box design of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The design mirrors an official promotional item given to retailers during the launch of the Ryzen 9 9950X, lending credibility to the leak. While none of this is officially confirmed, the slide’s authenticity, as a seasoned observer of AMD presentations, is undeniable. All signs point to an imminent Ryzen 7 9800X3D launch, be it in the next two weeks or the next two months. This prediction is further bolstered by the dwindling stock of the immensely popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Despite the rosy release date rumors, the performance and price expectations are anything but. The aforementioned MSI slide reveals only a minor gain over the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming scenarios, making the rumored price tag a tough pill to swallow. Hardware leaker and tipster Sebastian Castellanos reports a price tag of $499 for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, a hefty $50 premium over the list price of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. To add insult to injury, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D was readily available for just over $300 a month ago, only to mysteriously disappear from retail shelves. If the Ryzen 7 9800X3D arrives with a price increase and only a minor performance bump, it might face a frosty reception. While we anxiously await official confirmation from AMD, the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D seems inevitable. Given its proximity, we can expect all the details to surface soon. It’s worth noting that the rumored launch date coincides with Intel’s Arrow Lake CPUs going on sale, suggesting that AMD might be attempting to steal the spotlight from its arch-rival. Only time will tell if the Ryzen 7 9800X3D can justify its price premium and capture the hearts (and wallets) of gaming enthusiasts.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: Release Date Nears, But Price Hike and Performance Concerns Loom
