It's conceivable that the 9800X3D will hold onto its position as Amazon gets more stock. In the meantime, its exact standing depends on timing—it was ranked in fifth place earlier today, and jumped to the top spot after refreshing the list in preparation for this article.

AMD Ryzen CPUs are taking over the desktop market, as seen in Amazon's current best seller list and AMD's shipment data showing impressive growth.

AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is devastatingly fast and not just in games. But should you buy it or the Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the best gaming processor currently on the market and a much better option than the new Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. If you're waiting for a discount on this processor for Black Friday, though, don't hold your breath. It's very unlikely the price will drop before the end of the year.

It's an amazing deal to level up your gaming setup with this eight-core powerhouse, a 4.6GHz boost clock, and PCIe 4.0 support at a 52% discount.

Finding the fastest gaming CPU can be a bit of an ordeal. Here are some of the websites where you can look for a unit, some offering discounts!