AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Faces Widespread CPU Failures: ASRock Motherboards Most Affected—What You Need to Know

Many users are reporting issues with AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. It seems to be crashing or failing, especially for those using ASRock motherboards.

Ryzen 7 9800X3D Hits Snags; BIOS Update May Help

This quarter isn’t looking too good for hardware. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, which many gamers want, is facing problems. A thread on the ASRock subreddit reveals that a surprising number of these CPUs are failing. While ASRock motherboards seem to be more affected, the issue isn’t exclusive to them.

9800X3D Failures/Deaths Megathread
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For many gamers, this is worrying news. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is hard to find, and hearing about these failures is disappointing. According to subreddit moderators, some CPUs are dead on arrival, while others fail after a few hours or days of use. No one knows exactly why this is happening.

Reports suggest that more than forty Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs have been affected, including a few non-X3D models, hinting that the issue might extend to other Zen 5 CPUs. Users facing these problems are encouraged to check for BIOS updates. ASRock has already released a new BIOS version (3.20) aimed at fixing the issue.

A spokesperson from AMD has recognized the problem, but there is no official statement yet. It’s unclear how widespread the issue is across different markets. For those whose CPUs fail, AMD is processing return merchandise authorization (RMA) requests to replace faulty units.