The news is grim for those seeking to acquire a fresh gaming CPU, with stock shortages showing little sign of abating anytime soon. UK tech retailer Overclockers has been refreshingly candid with customers, conceding that it’s unlikely to have a reliable stockpile of the latest processor until next year.
Once we evaluated the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, we were impressed by the AMD chip’s performance after benchmarking it, as its increased clock speed and Zen 5 architecture combined to create a powerful gaming CPU capable of handling demanding multi-threaded workloads in addition. While the 9800X3D is undoubtedly the most potent gaming CPU available, its limited supply means it’s largely unavailable to purchase unless you’re willing to pay an exorbitant price to scalpers on eBay.
Overclockers announces that it’s not taking orders for the newly released 9800X3D processor “until early 2025, as we don’t expect inventory till then.” The retailer encourages customers to sign up for notifications to receive updates on when the CPU will be restocked and available for purchase. The corporation anticipates receiving two additional shipments of components in November and December, but these have reportedly been allocated to fulfill pre-orders and support custom PC builds for Overclockers.
Despite our inquiry, AMD opted to remain silent on inventory shortages, but it’s evident that their CPUs are flying off shelves everywhere we’ve looked. In the US, both Best Buy and Newegg are struggling with stock shortages, with Best Buy stating it is working to restock shelves and Newegg attributing the issue to excessive demand, assuring customers that they will replenish supplies as soon as possible.
Rumors surrounding the Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU have sparked a flurry of listings on eBay, with several units being offered at exorbitant prices ranging from $600 to $700 – a stark departure from its already lofty $479 sticker price. Consider opting instead for the previous-generation Ryzen 7 7800X3D, or wait for stock levels of the 9800X3D to normalize before making a purchase.
Although it may seem to be the case that it will take a couple of months for this to happen, If Overclockers’ “early 2025” prediction holds true, we might see the new CPU hit store shelves at its MSRP in January, pending sufficient inventory availability to meet demand.
If you already own a previous Socket AM4 Ryzen system, though, consider this Ryzen 7 5700X3D deal, which not only allows you to upgrade to a brand new X3D CPU with 3D V-cache technology but also comes bundled with 32GB of Corsair RAM.
