AMD introduced the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop processor targeting gamers. Calling it the “fastest gaming processor in the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup,” the company revealed that the gaming CPU will be available via original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators (SI), and retail partners, starting in the first quarter of 2026.

AMD's refreshed Ryzen 7 9850X3D is up to 27% faster than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K: up to 48% faster in Counter-Strike 2, and 32% faster in Cyberpunk 2077.

The new processor is a souped-up version of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's called the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, and although it shares the same architecture and central specs as the ori

Early retail listings are pointing toward a modest price increase for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor. Newly spotted entries list the chip at just over $510, which, based on pricing behavior of existing Ryzen X3D models,