AMD asserts that the availability of its Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will steadily improve this quarter

HARDWARE NEWS manhkbrady - 08-Dec-2024, 9:00 pm

The demand for AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has surged, resulting in supply falling short of demand. Currently regarded as the top gaming CPU available, the 9800X3D is in high demand partly due to the recent release of CPU-intensive games like STALKER 2, Space Marine 2, and Dragon’s Dogma 2, driving many gamers to upgrade their systems.

AMD has announced its efforts to boost the availability of its leading gaming CPU. An AMD spokesperson informed Paul Alcorn that “more processors are being shipped every week” and that availability is expected to enhance “as shipments increase throughout this quarter.”

AMD on 9800X3D shortage: "[...]We are working diligently to get as much supply to market as soon as possible, with more processors being shipped every week. We expect availability to get better as shipments ramp throughout the quarter."
— Paul Alcorn (@PaulyAlcorn) December 6, 2024

As of now, gamers will need to be patient as AMD’s latest X3D processor continues to experience supply challenges. At CES 2025, AMD plans to unveil additional Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs along with new 800-series AM5 motherboards, providing customers with more choices for CPUs and motherboards.

It appears that AMD may not have anticipated the overwhelming demand for their newest X3D CPU. Retailers quickly sold out their initial stock, and the demand remains exceptionally high. It’s important to note that part of this surge in demand stems from the subpar gaming performance of Intel’s Core Ultra Arrow Lake CPUs. After all, when seeking powerful gaming CPUs, hardware enthusiasts are leaning towards Ryzen 9000 X3D instead of Intel Arrow Lake due to its inferior gaming performance.

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