The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3Dwhich is our choice as one of the best processors beat out two of the best Intel processor options in the market period when it comes to pure gaming capabilities. Its reputation has made the chip a popular product, and its price has skyrocketed recently.
This is due to dwindling supplies, which is all happening right before the rumored launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in October. Of course, nothing has actually been confirmed yet, but price increases and lower inventories often tend to accompany upcoming new product launches, as retailers rush to clear out their inventories and take advantage of high demand, without current stock to match to fill.
The dwindling inventory is driving up prices, delaying delivery or simply selling out at US retailers like Amazon and Newegg. If PCGamesN points out that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D can only be shipped from China on Newegg, but at a higher price of $679.99, which is about $200 more than the MSRP. Meanwhile, Amazon has it in stock for about $50 more with a shipping delay of about a week.
PCPartPicker chart of the steady increase in U.S. processor prices over a 60-day period at major retailers. However, it appears that some other regions, such as Britain, are not affected nearly as much or even at all, according to the site. British data.
If you want to equip your gaming rig with a new processor now, it might be better to wait for the new offerings from AMD or Intel before investing. And since both the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Intel Arrow Lake chips are rumored to launch in October, that time could be much sooner than you think.
We need more affordable options
This situation shows how much the market needs and wants affordable mid-range and low-cost components. Considered the best processor for gaming, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D goes toe-to-toe with some of Intel’s best chips, such as the Intel Core i9-14900K or the Intel Core i7-14700K. And because it’s AMD, the price (or rather was) pretty reasonable considering the specs.
With new chips on the horizon, it makes sense that buyers are now trying to get their hands on mid-range chips while they still can. But if you really want the best deal, it’s much better to wait until the 9800X3D launches. Either the chip will be cheaper than the 7800X3D, or its introduction will reduce demand and lower prices to a more affordable level.