The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming
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Although details had emerged well before the show, AMD officially announced the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES ’26, along with its upcoming Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 400 series mobile processors, and Ryzen AI Halo small form factor system, among many other things. If you’re a regular around here, you’ll know exactly what the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is—the follow up to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D; a sort of mid-model refresh if you will.