Hardware
What's the best gaming CPU right now, and is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D worth it over Intel?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is still the gaming CPU to buy in November 2026. It's about 35% faster in games than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K and 20% faster than the newer Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. When the 9850X3D is worth it, when Intel is the smarter buy, and when the CPU barely matters.
Aliteq Team · · 8 min