According to an unreleased slide leaked by VideoCardz, AMD has prepared a section for its upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU about difference in memory speeds affecting FPS performance. In AMD’s own testing, going from DDR5-6000 to DDR5-4800 memory yield less than 1% drop of FPS, meaning that the memory selection isn’t very important for this gaming CPU. The slide aims to demonstrate that even with cheaper DDR5 memory, priced around $400 for a 2×16 GB kit running at 4,800 MT/s, performance remains largely unaffected. AMD noted that a more expensive 2×16 GB DDR5 kit running at the “sweet spot” of 6,000 MT/s is priced at about $470. This means spending 17.5% more on memory does not provide significant real-world benefits. Gamers can instead to allocate their budget elsewhere and consider more affordable memory options, while keeping frame-rate in check.
Finally, this slide leaked just six days before AMD’s official launch on January 29, with a suggested retail price of $499. This 8-core/16-thread processor features the “Zen 5” microarchitecture, enhanced with 3D V-Cache technology, and offers a 400 MHz speed boost over the current 9800X3D. The chip has a base frequency of 4.70 GHz and a maximum boost frequency of 5.60 GHz. Some samples have even been observed running at a 5.75 GHz boost frequency, indicating that enthusiasts might achieve even higher frequencies even under typical home conditions. As memory selection isn’t a big differentiator, the 400 MHz boost increase from its sibling—Ryzen 7 9800X3D—will be the topic of discussion for third party review.
