AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Remains Scarce, Available Only in Bundles

AMD's flagship gaming CPU is in high demand, with limited stock forcing buyers to opt for bundled deals at select retailers.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, praised as the best gaming CPU, has been difficult to find since its November release due to high demand and limited supply.
Retailers like Newegg are offering the CPU exclusively through bundles with AM5 motherboards, coolers, or GPUs, with prices starting at $639.
The processor features AMD's 2nd-generation 3D V-Cache technology, Zen 5 architecture, and overclocking capabilities, offering an 8% performance boost over its predecessor.
Scalpers have driven up prices significantly, with third-party sellers listing the chip for as much as $1,000 compared to its $479 MSRP.
Restocks have briefly appeared at Amazon and Best Buy, but inventory remains scarce as AMD prepares to launch new Ryzen 9 processors in March.