AMD · Processors
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
In stockAn 8-core Zen 5 AM5 processor with 3D V-Cache, sold as a boxed chip without a cooler, for high-refresh gaming builds.
$648.00
Grade A benchmark: Scorptec current store price
Or $4.15 a week over 36 months — 0% interest, no fees.
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Free 2-hour delivery in Sydney · 14-day change-of-mind returns
Every item includes
- Scorptec lists a 3-year warranty on this boxed SKU; Australian Consumer Law rights also apply.
- Full diagnostic test before dispatch.
- Storage devices data-wiped to industry standard.
- 14-day change-of-mind returns.
In the box
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor
- Documentation
Specifications
| Cores / threads | 8 cores / 16 threadsEnough parallel work for gaming plus background encoding or a second app, without moving to 12- or 16-core chips. |
|---|---|
| Clock | 4.7 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boostAMD's published base and maximum boost; sustained clocks depend on cooler and motherboard power limits. |
| Cache | 104MB total, 3D V-CacheThe stacked cache is the main reason to pick this model for games that benefit from extra L3. |
| Socket / TDP | AM5, 120WFits current AMD desktop boards. 120W TDP still needs a capable air or liquid cooler because no fan is in the box. |
What it handles
- High-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming on AM5 platforms
- Streaming or light creation alongside games on 8 cores / 16 threads
- Upgrades that keep an existing AM5 motherboard and DDR5 kit
Good to know
- The SKU is WOF: no AMD cooler is included, so budget a separate AM5 cooler.
- It needs a compatible AM5 board and BIOS that supports Granite Ridge / 9000-series CPUs.
- The $648 figure is Scorptec's dated promotional store price against a $659 ticket.
Scorptec showed the boxed WOF chip in stock on 17 August 2026, with a promotional price until 1 October 2026. Checked 17 August 2026. View the source listing ↗
