How to track and buy the new AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D processors

Feb 20, 2023 Vaishnavi and Ishani

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Get alerts when AMD Ryzen in available online

This February, AMD will introduce its Ryzen 7000 desktop processors, featuring the impressive 3D V-Cache technology. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D, 7900X3D, and 7800X3D will be among the first models to include this technology. Gamers are queueing up to check out the latest from AMD which claims that the 9 series processors will amp up the PC gaming scene.

If you are curious about the launch day read along. We’ll discuss the AMD release day details, specs of the Ryzen 9 series processors, we’ll even share a few essential hacks to help you get your hands on the launch day stocks of 7950X3D and 7900X3D. Let’s get right to it.

(PS. These tips will be handy to buy release day stock of any product on any website too)

Tips and tricks for buying AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D processors

It’s undeniable that there is demand for high-performance computer components, such as CPUs and GPUs, and the supply can be limited, causing them to sell out quickly. This is particularly true for new releases or highly anticipated models like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D.

We’ve seen multiple innovative ways in which people closely track the availability and restocks of high-in-demand products. To mention a few, people track relevant Twitter and Reddit threads and set up notifications when new comments and discussions about restocks happen. The second thing we’ve noticed is people use apps and websites that are dedicated to product restock updates. Another popular and efficient method people use are website change monitoring services. It allows tracking product pages online and sends push notifications as soon as “out-of-stock” changes to “add-to-cart”. Since this is an automated, easy-to-set-up method people tend to opt for them. We will discuss more about these services in the coming sections.

First, let’s take a look at the Ryzen 9 series and all the buzz that surrounds it, shall we?

Ryzen 9 processors - Features, prices and release date

AMD’s amazing 3D V-Cache technology will soon be available in AMD’s Ryzen 7000 desktop CPUs. AMD has announced that the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D will begin selling on February 28th, 2023. With this AMD claims to amp up the PC gaming scene and promises a productivity increase for processor heavy applications.

Specifications

Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D will have 16 cores, 32 threads, a 120-watt default TDP, a maximum boost frequency of up to 5.7GHz, and 145MB of total L1, L2, and L3 cache.
This CPU is compatible with Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, and Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. AMD also claims that this will be the “ideal processor for gamers and producers,” with promises of 15-25 percent improved performance in CPU-bound 1080p games. You can find the detailed specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D here.

Ryzen 9 7900X3D processor

The Ryzen 9 7900X3D on the other hand, will have 12 cores, 24 threads, a 120-watt default TDP, a maximum boost frequency of up to 5.6GHz, and 140MB of total L2 and L3 cache.
Like Ryzen 9 7950X3D, this CPU is also compatible with Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition, Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition, RHEL x86 64-Bit, and Ubuntu x86 64-Bit. You can find the detailed specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D here.

Prices

The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D will cost $699, compared to its non-X3D sibling AMD Ryzen 9 7950X which is said to retail at $599

The most anticipated SKU in the Zen4 X3D product portfolio, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, will cost $449, although it will not be available until April 6, 2023. Please keep in mind that these are “suggested” costs and may vary depending on local taxes, retailers and other considerations.

Is AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology in Ryzen 7000 X3D a “game changer”?

AMD’s first desktop processors to utilize 3D V-Cache technology was Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which has potentially changed the “game” for people who place a high value on AV-Cache technology. It has also outperformed its own contemporary Ryzen 5900X and Intel’s 12th Gen Core i9-12900K in PC gaming.

More about the technology: AV-Cache is designed to improve memory performance in data-intensive applications, such as video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations. This could result in significant improvements in performance and speed, especially in these types of applications. AMD suggests that the AV-Cache-infused chips are the first gaming chips to use its 3D stacking tech, which allows for a roughly 15-25 percent boost in gaming performance. For more details about the AV-Cache-infused Ryzen chips, you can refer to this article.

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D CPUs - Release day checklist to buy them before they stock out

If you’re planning to purchase the AMD Ryzen 9 CPU on its release date, it’s a good idea to prepare ahead of time to avoid missing out on the opportunity to get one. Here are some steps you can take to prepare:

Research the product and set your budget: Tally your needs with the product and review the official page on the AMD website. Figure out your budget and how much you are willing to pay. Some times the MSRPs(Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) can change as the launch nears or when stocks are scanty.
Monitor online stores: Keep an eye on online retailers that sell the AMD Ryzen 9 CPU. Here you can use web monitors like Distill to set up alerts. This automates product tracking and notifies you when it is back in stock and available for sale. It also comes with mobile apps that give give you push notifications on the go.
Have your payment information ready: It is important that you have your payment information, such as your credit card or PayPal account, ready to complete the purchase quickly.
Act fast: On the release day, be prepared to act quickly and place your order as soon as the product becomes available. Keep in mind that popular items like the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and AMD Ryzen9 7900X3D CPU often sell out quickly.

However, there are high chances that many will miss out on the AMD processors on the 1st day of launch. But don’t worry the product will be available soon on several online retailer sites, you just have to monitor them for the availability.

Manually monitoring these sites can be extremely tedious and time consuming. Using a web monitoring tool like Distill in this case can be a great way to ensure you don’t miss out on the AMD Ryzen 9 CPU when it becomes available. Distill allows you to set up monitors for specific products on retailer websites, and it will notify you as soon as the product becomes available.

Additionally, you can also follow AMD Community pages on Reddit and other public platforms which provides you with the latest information about the product. Setting up a web monitor on such public forum webpages can also help you keep track of the updates related to the product on release day.

Twitter is another place for timely information. We suggest you to follow official twitter handles you set up notifications for release day updates

The AMD official account for announcements : https://twitter.com/AMD
Official information specific to Ryzen: https://twitter.com/AMDRyzen

Discord and Reddit also have an active community contribution when it comes to gaming processors. You should explore these channels too.

Where to buy AMD Ryzen 9 series processors

AMD Ryzen 7000 processors are available for purchase from various online and physical retail stores. Some of the online stores where you can buy the processors are listed below. We suggest you to rely on the AMD store for your purchases:

Note : These links will redirect you to the product page for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

How to track AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D CPUs

The AMD website gives everyone the option to sign-up for notifications about release day information and product details. However these notifications tend to get delayed and come much later than the actual release time. This is because you are subject to AMD’s mailing queue. Companies usually have conservative number of products in stock for launch days and a delayed mail notification can lead to you losing out on the coveted processors. Especially on launch day, demand surpasses the supply and you will be greeted with an not so friendly “out of stock” message. Bummer, right?

We have a way out, where you don’t leave your chances of getting your hands on the Ryzen 9 processors to AMD’s email queue or even own your destiny. The best way to track the availability is with a website change monitoring tool like Distill.

With a simple browser extension you can monitor the product page. You can click and choose sections of the page you want to track and once it changes you will get a push notification. This way you set up your own alerts and don’t rely on launch day email queues. Let’s see how you can set this up yourself. You’ll be surprised with how simple this hack can be.

Steps to set up monitor on AMD website

Follow the below steps to track the AMD website for the product availability on the launch day:

Step 1: Download and install the Distill Chrome browser extension.Distill can also support browsers like Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Opera

Install Distill Chrome extension

Step 2: Navigate to the AMD website and search for the AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D or AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D.

Step 3: Click “monitor full page” option

Setting full page monitor for AMD product page

Step 4:On the options page, you can adjust the CPU tracker. Select your browser as the device (This will help you run local checks as long as the browser is open). Using a local device will allow you to do faster tests.

Optional: Set a name for the monitor, this will help you identify the multiple website monitors in the Distill watchlist.

Step 5: Under schedule checks, set an interval for Distill to check the product page. In this case, Distill will check the AMD website for the product every 30 seconds for any new updates.

Configure setting for Monitoring AMD webpage

Step 6: You can configure your alert mode via email/SMS/ Discord etc. Check out the subscription plans to compare features that suit your tracking requirement.

Step 7: Under the conditions tab, customize alerts to notify you when the CPU is available on the product website by selecting “Added text” and “has” from the drop-down options.

Step 8: Enter “Buy on AMD.com” to receive a notification when the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (depending on the desired product) are available for sale on the AMD website.

Step 9: Click “Save” to add the monitor to your Watchlist.

Configure conditions for full page monitoring of AMD Product page

How it works?

Once the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D CPUs are launched the AMD product page would look like this:

AMD Website after product launch

Whenever Distill detects that “BUY ON AMD.COM” has been added on the webpage the condition matches and it fires a notification to you. This way everything is automated, all you have to do is react to the push notification that get triggered when the CPU is available for sale. Next steps are to quickly go to the AMD site and place your order in time. If you wish to buy on other retailer sites we’ve got you covered, read on.

Steps to set up monitor on Amazon

Step 1: Navigate to the amazon website and search for the AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D or AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D.

Step 2: Click “monitor full page” option

Setting full page monitor for Amazon product page for AMD Ryzen 9 series

Step 3: You will then be redirected to the options page. As mentioned above you can select the device, set the alert and schedule the interval for Distill to monitor the webpage.

Step 4: Under the conditions tab, you can customize alerts to notify you once the product is added to the website. Select “Added text” and “has” from the drop-down options.

Step 5: Key in “AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D” or “AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D” (depending on the product you are looking for in the website) to get a notification once the product is available on amazon feed.

Step 6: Click “save” to see the webpage monitor on Distill watchlist.

Configure conditions for full page monitoring of Amazon page for AMD Ryzen 9 CPU

Once AMD releases its Ryzen 9 processors on the Amazon, the feed will have the added text with the product names “AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D” or “AMD Ryzen™ 9 7900X3D”. This matches the condition you have set up on your monitor. It will immidiately fire a notification to you indicating the new AMD processors have appeared on the Amazon product feed for sale.

JSON for setting up monitors on the AMD official site

To make it easier to monitor, we have created a monitor for tracking the product availability of AMD Ryzen 9 7900 X3D on the AMD Website and exported it as JSON. It can be imported into Distill’s Watchlist as documented in - How to export and import monitors in Distill?

Copy the below JSON into your clipboard.
Follow the steps in the video guide to import JSON in Distill’s Watchlist.
Once imported, the Distill will start tracking the page to see if the Ryzen 9 processors webpage has the text “Buy on AMD.com” added. This indicates that the product is available for purchase and Distill will trigger an alert to you.
Important: Click “Edit Options” on your monitor. Navigate to “Add Actions” and set up alerts via email/any other channel to get notified when the processors are available. With a subscription plan you even get access to push notifications on the Distill mobile applications.

{
	"client": {
		"local": 1
	},
	"data": [{
		"name": "AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D Tracker",
		"uri": "https://www.amd.com/en/products/apu/amd-ryzen-9-7950x3d",
		"config": "{\"includeStyle\":true,\"selections\":[{\"frames\":[{\"index\":0,\"excludes\":[],\"includes\":[{\"expr\":\"/html\",\"type\":\"xpath\"}]}],\"dynamic\":true,\"delay\":2}],\"ignoreEmptyText\":true,\"dataAttr\":\"text\"}",
		"tags": ["CPU tracker"],
		"content_type": 2,
		"state": 40,
		"schedule": "{\"type\":\"INTERVAL\",\"params\":{\"interval\":30}}",
		"ts": "2023-02-17T09:13:11.330Z",
		"datasource_id": null,
		"rule": "{\"type\":2,\"op\":2,\"rules\":[{\"type\":1,\"contentType\":1,\"rule\":{\"type\":2,\"params\":{\"input\":\"Buy on AMD.com\"}}}],\"numberFormat\":\"1,.\"}"
	}]
}

Setting up monitors to track multiple websites simultaneously

You can set up similar monitors for websites like Newegg, Microcenter, B&H, etc using the steps given above. It is also recommended that you set up a monitor on each of the websites to keep track of the product availability. This can increase your probability of getting your hands on the AMD CPU on the first day of its launch.

Setting multiple monitors for tracking availability of AMD Ryzen 9 CPU

Once you set up all the monitors you can view them on the Distill watchlist page.

Conclusion

Distill extension can be a useful tool for tracking the online websites for the product.It will help you keep track of the availability of the product and alert you as soon as the product is launched on the D-day.

In case you miss out on buying the CPUs on 28th February 2023, Distill monitors can be set to get restock notifications once the products are available on the website. You can refer to another article which guides a user on how to set up a Distill monitor to get restock alerts.

Distill extension is available on Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Microsoft Edge, subscription plans will get you access to more frequent checks and instant alerts on the go via Distill iOS app and Android app.

We hope you are now equipped for the upcoming launch day. If you have any queries while setting up your trackers you can reach out to us on Distill forums. Here we have an active community of users who will lend a hand and sort your problem quickly.