The packaging for the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has just been leaked, and if it’s genuine, it shows that both AMD and Intel are donning their goth outfits for the next generation of gaming CPU launches. The new 9800X3D is expected to be released imminently, and will pick up from where the acclaimed Ryzen 7 7800X3D left off, possibly with a higher clock speed. The latter is currently the best gaming CPU you can buy, thanks to its use of AMD 3D V-cache, which we’ve found can significantly boost frame rates in games. However, with reported Ryzen 7 7800X3D stock shortages, a replacement is already sorely needed. Continue reading AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D box just leaked, new gaming CPU could have fast clock speed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review