Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we take a detailed look at the new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, launching alongside the existing 9800X3D - rather than replacing it.
On paper the changes appear minor, with a small boost clock increase and no obvious architectural differences. Using fresh test data across productivity, efficiency and gaming workloads, we explore where the 9850X3D does improve, where it does not, and how it behaves compared to both the 9800X3D and the older 7800X3D.
We also examine power draw, Curve Optimizer behaviour, memory scaling and real-world gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p, alongside a comparison against Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K to provide wider context.
Pricing and positioning play a major role in this launch, particularly with both Ryzen 7 X3D processors remaining on sale at the same time. Whether this is a straightforward refresh or part of a longer-term strategy is something we discuss in detail.
Full benchmarks, test methodology and buying advice are covered in the video.
Read the written review here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-review
00:00 Intro
00:49 Specifications
01:35 Hardware
03:12 A quick look at behaviour
04:39 Multi Core Performance
05:23 Ryzen Master Software / Curve Optimiser
06:31 Efficiency / Per watt points
07:22 Geekbench 6 Multi Core
08:04 Geekbench 6 Single Core
08:33 Aida 64 Memory Bandwidth
08:59 FarCry 6
10:07 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
10:44 Assassins Creed Mirage
11:19 Cyberpunk 2077
11:58 Total War Pharaoh
12:36 Leo’s verdict ?
Test system
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, 9800X3D and 7800X3D
Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi
Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB DDR5-8000
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Memory: 48GB G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-8200
Graphics Card: MSI RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24GB
CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
SSD: 1TB Crucial T700
Power Supply: Seasonic Focus ATX3.1 GX-1000 Gold
Pros:
Superb gaming performance
Compatible with AM5 motherboards and coolers
Low power draw, easy to cool
Cons:
Ryzen 7 9850X3D only offers an incremental improvement over 9800X3D
Our guess is that AMD will use 9850X3D to jack up prices
£70 premium over 9800X3D
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In this video we take a detailed look at the new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, launching alongside the existing 9800X3D - rather than replacing it.
On paper the changes appear minor, with a small boost clock increase and no obvious architectural differences. Using fresh test data across productivity, efficiency and gaming workloads, we explore where the 9850X3D does improve, where it does not, and how it behaves compared to both the 9800X3D and the older 7800X3D.
We also examine power draw, Curve Optimizer behaviour, memory scaling and real-world gaming performance at 1080p and 1440p, alongside a comparison against Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K to provide wider context.
Pricing and positioning play a major role in this launch, particularly with both Ryzen 7 X3D processors remaining on sale at the same time. Whether this is a straightforward refresh or part of a longer-term strategy is something we discuss in detail.
Full benchmarks, test methodology and buying advice are covered in the video.
Read the written review here: kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-ryzen-7-9850x3d-review
00:00 Intro
00:49 Specifications
01:35 Hardware
03:12 A quick look at behaviour
04:39 Multi Core Performance
05:23 Ryzen Master Software / Curve Optimiser
06:31 Efficiency / Per watt points
07:22 Geekbench 6 Multi Core
08:04 Geekbench 6 Single Core
08:33 Aida 64 Memory Bandwidth
08:59 FarCry 6
10:07 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
10:44 Assassins Creed Mirage
11:19 Cyberpunk 2077
11:58 Total War Pharaoh
12:36 Leo’s verdict ?
Test system
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, 9800X3D and 7800X3D
Motherboard: ASRock X870E Taichi
Memory: 32GB G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Neo RGB DDR5-8000
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
Motherboard: MSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Memory: 48GB G.Skill Trident Z5 DDR5-8200
Graphics Card: MSI RTX 4090 Ventus 3X 24GB
CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360D30
SSD: 1TB Crucial T700
Power Supply: Seasonic Focus ATX3.1 GX-1000 Gold
Pros:
Superb gaming performance
Compatible with AM5 motherboards and coolers
Low power draw, easy to cool
Cons:
Ryzen 7 9850X3D only offers an incremental improvement over 9800X3D
Our guess is that AMD will use 9850X3D to jack up prices
£70 premium over 9800X3D
We never offer affiliate links or take percentages of product sales. If we say the product is good or bad we mean it. Our Editor in chief wrote about why you should value this and how the industry is rife with fake reviews from 'influencers' - read here bit.ly/3pXzaw4
Buy our merch from here: kitgurutech.myspreadshop.co.uk
Discord invite link: discord.gg/4cqFSWY
Steam Community steamcommunity.com/groups/kitguruofficial
Be sure to support us on PATREON patreon.com/kitgurutech and read our MANTRA on HONEST REVIEWS Here: bit.ly/2BopnF9
Visit our facebook page over here! facebook.com/KitGuru.net
Visit our Twitter page over here! twitter.com/kitgurupress?lang=en
#9850X3D #amd #amdryzen #amdgaming
