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AMD · 100-100001084WOF
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
An 8-core Zen 5 AM5 processor with 3D V-Cache, sold as a boxed chip without a cooler, for high-refresh gaming builds.
$648$659Save $11
Scorptec current store price. Scorptec showed the boxed WOF chip in stock on 17 August 2026, with a promotional price until 1 October 2026.
Why it fits
The extra 3D V-Cache is why this 8-core chip is usually chosen for gaming over a similarly priced 8-core without the stacked cache.
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
Specifications, in plain English
- Cores / threads
8 cores / 16 threads
Enough 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 boost
AMD's published base and maximum boost; sustained clocks depend on cooler and motherboard power limits.
- Cache
104MB total, 3D V-Cache
The stacked cache is the main reason to pick this model for games that benefit from extra L3.
- Socket / TDP
AM5, 120W
Fits current AMD desktop boards. 120W TDP still needs a capable air or liquid cooler because no fan is in the box.
What 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.
What’s included
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor
- Documentation
Scorptec lists a 3-year warranty on this boxed SKU; Australian Consumer Law rights also apply.
Verified sources
Product details checked 2026-08-17. Original image sources are linked below.
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