Best Gaming CPUs 2026: AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs 7800X3D vs 9700X vs 9800X3D vs 9850X3D

AMDs Ryzen 7000X3D and 9000X3D processors are by far the best gaming CPUs on the market. Theyre affordable, power-efficient, and dont require expensive AIO cooling solutions. I recently tested several of AMDs midrange Ryzen 7000 and 9000 chips, including the 7950X, 7800X3D, 9700X, 9800X3D, and 9850X3D.