AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
AMD
99 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
92 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews
This CPU is overwhelmingly praised as the best gaming processor available, with users reporting significant FPS boosts, improved 1% lows, and excellent thermal performance. Many highlight the AM5 platform's longevity and value, especially when paired with high-end GPUs. A few minor notes include idle temperatures around 50°C and a desire for even cooler operation, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Best gaming performance
- Excellent 1% lows
- Runs cool with AIO
- AM5 platform longevity
- Great value for money
Cons
- Idle temps around 50°C
- High polling mice affect lows
- No integrated graphics
Gaming performance 10
Thermal management 4
Value for money 3
Platform compatibility 3
1% lows 3
Integrated graphics 2
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Productivity
Ai Llm
Server
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Series | Ryzen 7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 9850X3D | 6526Y |
| Codename | Granite Ridge | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 4★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| Threads | 16 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 8 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 96★ | 37 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | AM5 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 24 | 80★ |
| TDP | 120★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 162★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | No |
Pros & Cons
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong single thread (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong platform (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (16th percentile)16th %ile
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-core AM5
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Scores 99 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.
