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The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD’s latest gaming powerhouse, has reached new heights in performance benchmarks, thanks to an overclock experiment by Asus China’s general manager, Tony Yu. With the assistance of liquid nitrogen cooling, Yu successfully pushed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D to an astonishing 6.9GHz, achieving frame rates of up to 1,500 FPS in Counter-Strike 2. You can watch the video of the test here.
This impressive feat was possible by bringing the CPU’s temperature down to -190°C (-321°F), allowing it to run stable and cool even at extreme speeds. While these levels aren’t necessary for everyday gaming, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is clearly designed to handle intensive gaming and high frame rates, making it one of the most advanced CPUs on the market.
Under more standard conditions, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D can still maintain over 900 FPS in Counter-Strike 2, which is remarkable in its own right. The CPU’s energy efficiency is also notable: even when pushed to this extreme, it consumed only around 104W, drawing 2.25V instead of the usual 1.2V. In regular gaming use, the power draw is only around 80W, which is a substantial energy savings compared to Intel’s Core i9-14900K, which typically consumes around 140W under similar conditions.
While these levels of cooling aren’t practical for home setups, this experiment highlights the overclocking potential of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, even without liquid nitrogen. Early tests show that with proper cooling, the chip can reach stable overclocks at 5.4GHz with just 1.22V.
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This remarkable performance potential demonstrates that AMD is taking a lead in power efficiency and stability, especially for gamers and performance enthusiasts looking to push the limits. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is paving the way for even faster gaming speeds, making it a future-ready option for high-performance setups.
For those interested in optimizing cooling without extreme measures, check out our guide to the best CPU coolers, tailored to help you get the most out of your new AMD chip.
