[STEAM] A faster, possibly cheaper version of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D could be on the way, hints new leak

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AMD could be about to release a new CPU that's faster than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, if this latest benchmark leak is to be believed. A new model with the name "AMD Ryzen 7 9700X3D" has appeared on the PassMark benchmark site, showing the chip has a higher clock speed and a higher score than AMD's current top choice for gaming.

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leak, though, is that the new chip has a lower model number than the

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yet appears to be an all-around more capable CPU. Everything about this chip, based on this leak, would suggest it should have a higher model number and, consequently, a higher price.

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