AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D Gaming Performance: Worth the Upgrade?

[Brent_Justice]

Introduction The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D was launched on January 29th, 2026, with an MSRP of $499. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D was launched on April 6th, 2023, with an MSRP of $449. Both CPUs are 8-core CPUs, but the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is based on the Zen 4 architecture, while the new Ryzen 7 […]

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[DAPUNISHER]

Good review. How long do you test for in game?

 

[Space_Ranger]

Upgrading from my 7700X to 9850X3D was one of the best moves I could have made..

 

[Brent_Justice]

Good review. How long do you test for in game?

Realized I never answered this, sorry for the delay. It depends on the game, but run-throughs are typically 5-10 minutes, but it does depend on the game; some that are quicker are in places that test the CPU the hardest, like city areas in games with lots of NPCs, while others can be longer to encompass more parts of the level or scene.

 

[Brent_Justice]

Upgrading from my 7700X to 9850X3D was one of the best moves I could have made..

THAT is awesome, big upgrade!