Gamer Meld: AMD's New Gaming CPU and Market Insights

Introduction

• AMD is set to release a groundbreaking gaming CPU.
• Intel's performance in Battlefield 6 appears lackluster.
• AMD is gaining substantial market share in the gaming CPU sector.

Exciting Deals

• AMD 9800 X3D: Now priced at $449.99, known for high performance.
• AMD 7800 X3D: Available for $366, also an excellent choice for gaming.

Key Highlights

Battlefield 6 Performance

• A streamer reported over 300 FPS at 1440p using AMD's 9800X3D and RTX 5080.
• Intel’s Core i9 14,900 K showed 110 FPS lower performance under similar conditions.

Market Share and Sales Data

• AMD is significantly ahead in CPU sales according to Germany's Mindfactory data:
  • AMD CPUs dominate the top sales spots.
  • Intel CPUs appear much lower on lists, both in Germany and on Amazon US.
• Steam survey data shows AMD exceeding a 40% market share.

Upcoming AMD Releases

• New Chipset Details:
  • Two new X3D chips planned; based on Granite Ridge.
  • An 8-core variant with 120 watt TDP and 96 MB L3 cache (possibly 9700 X3D).
  • A powerful 16-core variant with 200 watt TDP and 192 MB of L3 cache.

Conclusion

• AMD's upcoming CPU could redefine gaming CPU standards.
• The community is invited to discuss preferences between the flagship or budget-friendly CPUs.

Additional Notes

• Affiliate deals are available for AMD CPUs.
• Reader encouragement for feedback in the comments.

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