Difficulties with Ryzen 7 9800X3D retailers: expected deliveries only in December

After the release of Ryzen 7 9800X3D last week, the processor immediately attracted the attention of gamers and those looking for high-end performance. But after the start of sales buyers faced shortages: The processor is quickly selling out in limited supply and is only available at select retail locations. This situation makes the device difficult to acquire for a wide audience, especially online.

Germany's largest retailer Mindfactory, which is known for publishing open sales statistics, reported that the next shipment of processors is expected only by the end of December. Despite this, Mindfactory still maintains the pre-order option Ryzen 7 9800X3D at the same price as at launch, which adds a bit of optimism for those willing to wait.

AMD at the moment did not give any official comments regarding the current situation with the deficit Ryzen 7 9800X3D and did not confirm the possible release of more powerful versions with 12 and 16 cores. If the information from Mindfactory is confirmed, the processors may become available again in January. According to rumors, by that time AMD may also introduce new models with improved characteristics for the most demanding users.