AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Noctua NH-D15
🏆 Our verdict
• AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores higher in our lab tests (95 vs 91).
Overall winner: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D — but if price matters most, check the numbers below.
| AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
Noctua NH-D15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor's Score | 95/100 | 91/100 |
| User Rating | ||
| Summary | The gaming CPU benchmark — 3D V-Cache is magic for FPS | The legendary dual-tower air cooler — near-silent, cools like liquid |
| Cores | 8 | — |
| Threads | 16 | — |
| Boost | 5.2 GHz | — |
| Cache | 104 MB 3D V-Cache | — |
| Best for | Gaming | Quiet high-end builds |
| Type | — | Dual-tower air |
| Fans | — | 2u00d7 140mm |
| Noise | — | 24.6 dBA max |
| Height | — | 165 mm |
| Full Review | Full Review |
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