Recent sales figures from German retailer MindFactory reveal a significant trend: the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the clear favorite among AMD’s Zen 5 CPUs, capturing nearly 90% of Ryzen 9000-series sales. This data suggests a strong preference for the gaming-optimized processor among consumers.
In January 2025, MindFactory sold a total of 25,625 CPUs. AMD commanded a substantial 92.16% market share with 23,615 units sold, leaving Intel with a mere 2,010 units. This reinforces AMD’s current dominance in the consumer CPU market.
Within the Zen 5 family (Ryzen 9000 series), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D reigns supreme, selling 8,390 units. This represents an impressive 87% of all Zen 5 CPU sales at MindFactory.
Other Ryzen 9000 series processors saw considerably fewer sales:
- Ryzen 7 9700X: 640 units
- Ryzen 5 9600X: 250 units
- Ryzen 9 9950X: 230 units
- Ryzen 9 9900X: 180 units
AMD’s X3D lineup, featuring 3D V-Cache technology, consistently appeals to gamers seeking enhanced performance in CPU-intensive titles. Despite a price point well above its $479 launch price, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has become the preferred choice, while standard Zen 5 chips struggle to find buyers.
The underwhelming performance of non-X3D models within the 9000 series may prompt AMD to re-evaluate its product strategy. The sustained success of X3D variants indicates consumers are willing to invest in gaming performance, suggesting a potential shift in focus towards future X3D models over traditional CPUs.
While MindFactory’s data represents the German market, it often serves as a reliable indicator of global trends. Should this trend persist, AMD might prioritize optimizing X3D chips to maintain its leading position in the high-performance CPU market.
