AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Critics score the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 83 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 76 out of 100, from 13 and 10 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 6 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 1 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 points ahead.
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Praised for: speed (10 of 13), ports and connectivity (2 of 13)
Criticised for: price (8 of 13)
The catch: Multi-core work is weaker than the 9900X and 9950X, and 7800X3D owners gain little.
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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Praised for: speed (9 of 10), ease of use (2 of 10)
Criticised for: price (5 of 10), runs hot (2 of 10)
The catch: It runs hotter and draws more power for a small gain.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Hardware | 90 | 60 | +30 |
| KitGuru | 90 | 75 | +15 |
| Club386 | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Windows Central | 90 | 80 | +10 |
| Linus Tech Tips | 85est. | 79est. | +6 |
| PC Gamer | 91 | 87 | +4 |
| Gamers Nexus | 40est. | 40est. | same |
| PCMag | 70 | 80 | -10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D minus the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
Critics rate the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher: 83 against 76. 8 outlets reviewed both: 6 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D higher, 1 scored the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 91. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: critics split, scores from 40 to 90.