Ryzen 7 9850X3D Delivers Around 3% Better Gaming Performance Than Ryzen 7 9800X3D
The performance difference between the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is small in general applications, but how do they compare in gaming? As expected, the gap remains limited, and thanks to a recent leak, we now have a clearer picture.
Leaked benchmark data compares the Ryzen 7 9850X3D with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D across several games using a 1080p resolution and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Testing at 1080p places more emphasis on the processor and remains one of the most commonly used resolutions, although dropping to 720p would stress the CPU even further.
Small Gains Across Multiple Games
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers 0.27% higher performance than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in Monster Hunter Wilds, gains 3.53% in GTA V Enhanced, performs 4.95% better in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, shows a 3.91% improvement in Cyberpunk 2077, achieves 6.38% higher performance in Counter-Strike 2, and is 1.64% faster in DOOM: The Dark Ages. In Battlefield 6, both processors deliver the same performance.
Overall, the gaming performance differences are very small, which is logical given that this processor is essentially identical to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, with the only real difference being a 400 MHz higher peak frequency. This allows the Ryzen 7 9850X3D to reach up to 5.6 GHz with a single active core.
The average gaming performance advantage of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is expected to be around 3%.
For users who already own a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, this new processor makes little sense as an upgrade. The same applies to those coming from a Ryzen 7 7800X3D. However, it could represent a significant improvement for users upgrading from other processors with lower gaming performance.
