AMD’s best gaming CPU is really difficult to buy during its launch week

AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D faces global stock shortages after positive reviews during launch week.

: AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU is challenging to purchase during its launch week due to high demand and low stock. It is sold out at major retailers in the US and Europe, with new stocks expected later this month or in December. The shortage has led to scalpers inflating prices on platforms like eBay, and the launch timing surprised many, coming shortly after AMD's Zen 5 CPUs.

The launch of AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been met with enthusiastic reviews, leading to rapid stock depletion at retailers like Newegg and Best Buy in the US, and similarly in European markets such as Germany and the UK. In the UK, retailers like Scan are taking preorders with expectations of new stock by November 29, whereas Overclockers is facing delays due to customs holds, with shipments sold out through December.

AMD's executives, including Jack Huynh and CEO Lisa Su, have been active during the launch phase, with Huynh sharing images of customer enthusiasm on social media and Su engaging directly with partners. As stocks remain low, opportunistic scalpers are placing listings on eBay with significant markups up to $999, far exceeding the official retail price of $479.

The unexpected timing of the 9800X3D's release, less than three months after the launch of AMD's Zen 5, caught consumers and tech enthusiasts off guard. This rapid launch contrasts with AMD's previous release intervals, notably the Zen 4 X3D parts which followed months after initial product announcements. The scarcity leaves potential buyers waiting for resupply amid disappointment in other recent CPU launches like Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K.

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