Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Stop me if you've seen this before... AMD has officially launched their first Zen 5 X3D processor in the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. As expected, it's likely the fastest gaming CPU in the world... but is it the right CPU for YOU? Today, we're pairing the all new Ryzen 9800X3D with an RTX 4070 Ti Super to see just how much faster it is than the Ryzen 7 9700X. Will the 9800X3D make a difference in gaming performance at 1440P and Ultra settings, or do you actually need an RTX 4090 to see any benefit?

But first... What am I drinking???

PFriem (Portland, OR) Bourbon Barrel Barleywine Ale (11.0%)

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