We now have a high-resolution look at the upcoming AMD gaming CPU, which seemingly confirms some details about the soon-to-arrive processor.

As ever, this looks like placeholder pricing, although the slight worry for some is that it's pitched north of $450 - a hint that AMD might be considering this route?

Motherboard manufacturer MaxSun has listed the Ryzen 7 9800X and its specifications in a CPU support list, seemingly conforming these details for the first time.

Tons of reports and rumors have gone flying around concerning the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, including release dates, clock speeds, and more. But thanks to a new leak from the motherboard manufacturer, we may now have a good idea of the specs it’s packing.

More signs now point to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launching soon, and the possible announcement might arrive at the worst possible time for Intel.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

The new gaming CPU has reportedly been tested in Cinebench and Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail while running at over 5.6GHz, thanks to PBO.

Several U. S. -based retailers have initiated listings for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor ahead of its official release, with prices ranging from $484 to $525.

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