Buying Guide
The Best AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming PCs
Six AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming PCs, from RTX 5070 to RTX 5070 Ti, each with its CPU, graphics, memory and storage named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
The 9800X3D is the most common high-end CPU in prebuilts we researched. These six pair it with an RTX 5070, an RX 9070 XT or an RTX 5070 Ti.
We compared the parts each listing names: CPU, graphics card and VRAM, memory, storage and, where stated, the power supply and warranty. We did not test these systems, and we skipped listings that leave a core part vague.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
RTX 5070 Build
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070, 2TB)An RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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RX 9070 XT + 1TB SSD
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB)An RX 9070 XT with a 1TB SSD.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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RX 9070 XT + 2TB SSD
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, White)An RX 9070 XT with a 2TB SSD.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White)The King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti configuration's parts.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Pick
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)The KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti configuration's parts.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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RTX 5070 Ti + 2TB SSD
STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)An RTX 5070 Ti with a 2TB SSD.
Best for: 1440p gaming.
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Our Picks
RTX 5070 Build1 of 6
Skytech Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070, 2TB)
The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 build pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Skip it if VRAM matters most to you; the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT offers 16GB.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 2TB SSD. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it trails the group at 12GB, while the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT offers 16GB.
On SSD capacity it ties with the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO at 2TB. An RTX 5070 graphics card is unique to it among these picks, while the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti uses an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. Check the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070
- VRAM
- 12GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- SSD
- 2TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5070 graphics card
- 12GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- VRAM trails the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT (16GB)
RX 9070 XT + 1TB SSD2 of 6
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB)
The KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT build pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RX 9070 XT with 16GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Pass on it if sSD capacity of 1TB, behind the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 (2TB) rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. It matches the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO on VRAM (16GB). Like the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The maker doesn't give its power supply wattage; if that figure matters, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti offers 850W.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 9070 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
Pros
- A RX 9070 XT graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- SSD capacity of 1TB, behind the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 (2TB)
RX 9070 XT + 2TB SSD3 of 6
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Radeon RX 9070 XT, White)
King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RX 9070 XT with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-6000 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. On VRAM it ties with the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO at 16GB. You get a DDR5-6000 memory type here, which sets it apart from the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO and its a DDR5 memory type.
Check the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. If you want a confirmed power supply wattage, look to the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti instead: it offers 850W, while this one gives no figure.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RX 9070 XT
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-6000
- SSD
- 2TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour
- White
Pros
- A RX 9070 XT graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 at the time of writing
King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti Pick4 of 6
Skytech King 95 (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB, White)
King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5-5600 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a white King 95 case. Its PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before a GPU upgrade. Like the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, it has an RTX 5070 Ti graphics card, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses an RX 9070 XT graphics card.
It is the only pick here with a DDR5-5600 memory type; the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT has a DDR5 memory type instead. Check the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the pricier KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5-5600
- SSD
- 1TB
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
- Case colour
- White
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its power supply wattage; if that figure matters, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti offers 850W.
KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Pick5 of 6
KOTIN Gaming PC (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)
The KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti build pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, 32GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Skip it if SSD capacity matters most to you; the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 offers 2TB.
Why we like it
It also comes with an 850W Gold power supply. It matches the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO on VRAM (16GB). Like the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, it has a DDR5 memory type, while the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT uses a DDR5-6000 memory type.
Check the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The 850W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade. Its price falls between the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 1TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
- Warranty
- 1 year parts and labor
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- SSD capacity trails the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 (2TB)
- Costs more than the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
If SSD capacity is your priority, the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 (2TB) is the stronger choice.
RTX 5070 Ti + 2TB SSD6 of 6
STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO (Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 Ti 16GB)
STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO pairs a Ryzen 7 9800X3D with an RTX 5070 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, plus 32GB of DDR5 and a 2TB SSD.
Best for
- 1440p gaming.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also comes with a 2TB SSD with an 850W Gold power supply. On VRAM it ties with the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti and the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti at 16GB. It shares a DDR5 memory type with the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti; the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti goes with a DDR5-5600 memory type.
Check the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The 850W power supply is the stated figure; check its connectors before a later GPU upgrade. At our last price check it topped the group, with the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti the nearest cheaper option.
Key specs
- Graphics card
- RTX 5070 Ti
- VRAM
- 16GB
- Processor
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- Memory
- 32GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- SSD
- 2TB
- Power supply
- 850W
- PSU rating
- 80 Plus Gold
Pros
- A RTX 5070 Ti graphics card
- 16GB of VRAM for high texture settings
- An Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache
- 32GB of RAM
Cons
- Costs more than the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 at the time of writing
The catch
Memory is its weakest area, and the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 covers it better at 32GB.
How We Chose These AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming PCs
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We set side by side six prebuilt PCs on graphics card, VRAM, processor and memory as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 10 fields compared are stated for every pick, while memory type and power supply wattage have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 to the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, state graphics card, VRAM and processor and share Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 gives no memory type; the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070, the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti give no power supply wattage.
- Price range
- From the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 to the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO, all sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming PC
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
VRAM across these picks
Here VRAM runs from 12GB on the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 to 16GB on the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, a 33% spread. Start with the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT if VRAM decides it.
SSD capacity
The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 tops SSD capacity at 2TB and the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti sits lowest at 1TB; 3 picks share the top figure. The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 is the pick for SSD capacity.
A desktop PC and monitor on a desk lit with red and blue lighting Memory type
The KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO list DDR5; the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT lists DDR5-6000; the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti lists DDR5-5600. Sort out memory type before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3, 1 and 1.
Fit and compatibility
Check the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want.
A white desktop PC beside a monitor on a bright home-office desk Features beyond the spec table
The King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti: a white King 95 case. The KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti: an 850W Gold power supply. The STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO: a 2TB SSD with an 850W Gold power supply.
How to Choose an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gaming PC
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1440p gaming | Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 | An RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM |
| 1440p gaming | KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | An RX 9070 XT with a 1TB SSD |
| 1440p gaming | King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | An RX 9070 XT with a 2TB SSD |
| 1440p gaming | King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti | The King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti configuration's parts |
| 1440p gaming | KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti | The KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti configuration's parts |
| 1440p gaming | STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO | An RTX 5070 Ti with a 2TB SSD |
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Key specs side by side
The KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT leads on VRAM at 16GB, ahead of the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT at 16GB.
| Prebuilt PC | Graphics card | VRAM | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 | RTX 5070 | 12GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT | RX 9070 XT | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
| STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO | RTX 5070 Ti | 16GB | Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 32GB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO worth paying more than the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070?
On paper it adds VRAM (16GB against 12GB). Both sat in the over $1500 tier when we checked, so the gains in VRAM cost little extra by tier.
What makes the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti Pick?
The label rests on the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti configuration's parts. It gives up SSD capacity (1TB against 2TB) to the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070, the cheapest pick. It suits 1440p gaming.
Do the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 and the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT differ on graphics card?
The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 uses RTX 5070; the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT and the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT use RX 9070 XT; the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO use RTX 5070 Ti.
What should I check before buying the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT?
Check the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT's ports against your monitor: most graphics cards use DisplayPort and HDMI, so match the cable to the refresh rate you want. The KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT's PSU wattage isn't published, so ask the seller before planning a GPU upgrade. In this guide it ranks second of 6, as our RX 9070 XT + 1TB SSD pick, and first of 6 on VRAM (16GB).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070 and the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT apart?
The Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070: a 2TB SSD. The KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT: a 9800X3D and an RX 9070 XT. The King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT: a 2TB SSD in a white King 95 case.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Skytech 9800X3D RTX 5070, chosen for an RTX 5070 with 12GB of VRAM. Look at the KOTIN 9800X3D RX 9070 XT for an RX 9070 XT with a 1TB SSD, the King 95 9800X3D RX 9070 XT for an RX 9070 XT with a 2TB SSD, the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti for the King 95 9800X3D 5070 Ti configuration's parts, the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti for the KOTIN 9800X3D RTX 5070 Ti configuration's parts and the STORMCRAFT Skyhawk PRO for an RTX 5070 Ti with a 2TB SSD if those matter more to you.
With a 9800X3D, the graphics card decides the tier: RTX 5070 for 1440p, RTX 5080 for 4K.
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