Four competitive CPU alternatives to Ryzen 7 9800X3D for gamers

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is a top gaming CPU but is currently sold out and priced around $500. For gamers seeking alternatives, four CPUs offer competitive performance and better availability. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, priced at $450, is close in gaming performance, lagging only 5% behind in most titles. The Intel Core i9-14900K, available for $430, excels in productivity but is slightly slower in gaming, especially in cache-heavy titles. The Ryzen 7 9700X, at $320, provides strong gaming performance and overclocking potential, while the Core i7-14700K, priced at $350, offers excellent productivity and similar gaming results to the 9800X3D at higher resolutions.