In 2025, with the launch of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, this processor quickly became a popular choice for PC manufacturers and consumers, driving a significant increase in AMD’s CPU market share. According to the latest statistics from CPU-Z, this eight-core processor not only topped sales charts but also helped AMD further close the gap with Intel in the global CPU market.
Since its release, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has consistently held the top sales position at multiple retailers for several weeks, thanks to its excellent performance. According to CPU-Z user verification data, its market share reached 4.3%, making it the most popular processor currently. Following closely behind is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, with a user share of 2.1%. While CPU-Z is not the absolute standard for measuring processor popularity, it provides a more comprehensive view than simple shipment numbers through user-submitted verification data from around the world. The data shows that as of April 1, 2025, AMD’s CPU market share increased by 16.6%, while Intel’s declined by 10% during the same period. This change indicates that AMD is gradually approaching Intel and may even surpass it in the future.
The rise of eight-core processors is a major highlight of this market shift. CPU-Z statistics show that eight-core CPUs have become the most popular configuration, accounting for 24.7% of all verified systems. In comparison, the shares of six-core, four-core, and two-core processors are 22.5%, 19.4%, and 9.6%, respectively. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, as a representative of the eight-core camp, has excelled in gaming performance and multitasking capabilities with its Zen 5 architecture and second-generation 3D V-Cache technology, becoming a key driver of this trend.
At the same time, the adoption rate of the AM5 socket is also rapidly increasing. Data shows that AM5 currently holds a 15.1% share, still lagging behind AM4’s 20.1%, but its year-over-year growth is as high as 144.9%, showing strong momentum. In contrast, the AM4 share decreased by 11%. The success of the AM5 platform is inseparable from its support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, providing users with higher bandwidth and upgrade potential. Additionally, when choosing supporting chipsets, users tend to prefer the more cost-effective B650 over the high-end X870 or X870E. The B650 is not only budget-friendly but also compatible with all AM5 processors, including the Ryzen 7000 and 9000 series, meeting the needs of most consumers.
Behind the market data is the fierce competition between AMD and Intel in terms of technological roadmaps. The success of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is attributed to its 3D V-Cache technology, which significantly improves gaming performance by stacking additional L3 cache while maintaining low power consumption. This processor has 8 cores and 16 threads, a maximum boost frequency of 5.2GHz, and a total cache of 96MB. It is designed for the AM5 platform, supporting PCIe 5.0 and DDR5-5600 memory. In contrast, Intel’s performance in 2025 was slightly weaker, with its latest Core Ultra 200S “Arrow Lake” series receiving a lukewarm response and failing to effectively counter AMD’s offensive. However, Intel has not stopped, and its next-generation Panther Lake “Core Ultra 300” CPU is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026 and has entered full production preparation.
AMD’s influence is also expanding throughout the hardware market. In the GPU market, AMD’s popularity increased by 16.6%, while NVIDIA’s decreased by 6.4%. Although NVIDIA still dominates, with the GeForce RTX 4060 and 3060 series occupying the majority of the share, AMD has been steadily increasing its market share with the Radeon RX series since 2021. First-quarter 2025 data shows that AMD’s unit share in the desktop CPU market has risen to 27.1%, and its revenue share has reached 27.3%, with year-over-year increases of 7.4% and 12.1%, respectively. In the server sector, AMD’s EPYC processors have performed particularly well, with market share climbing to 24.2% and revenue share reaching 33.9%, becoming a significant driver of data center growth.
The strong sales of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D not only reflect AMD’s success in the consumer market but also demonstrate the driving force of its technological innovation on the entire industry. This processor has also performed well in the Steam hardware survey. As of December 2024, AMD’s CPU share was close to 39%, while Intel’s fell to around 63%. Gamers’ preference for the Ryzen 9000 series, especially models with 3D V-Cache, highlights AMD’s leading advantage in gaming performance. Additionally, AMD launched more products in 2025, including high-end models like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D, further consolidating its market position.
The CPU market in 2025 is ushering in a new competitive landscape. AMD, with star products like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, continues to exert its strength in technology, performance, and cost-effectiveness, while Intel is working hard to revitalize with its next-generation products. For tech enthusiasts, this is undoubtedly a golden age, with more innovation and choices on the way.