Results: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D + Radeon RX 9070 XT
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT paired: expected FPS in 10 games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, bottleneck analysis and the recommended power supply wattage.
Prices in shops
Prices checked:
Prices at UK shops today
Stock and prices come from UK shops we track (Back to the Office, GamingKit, PCHUB.UK). Prices are in pounds and include VAT.
- AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: from £416.73 at GamingKit, 3 listings up to £444.05. Lowest in the last 30 days: £399.62.
- Radeon RX 9070 XT: from £860.92 at GamingKit, 41 listings up to £1,134.61. Lowest in the last 30 days: £725.14.
The pair together: from £1,277.65.
What a frame costs in the UK
The pair price at UK shops divided by the frames it gives at 1440p on high settings. Lower is better value.
| Game | FPS at 1440p | Cost per frame |
|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 260 FPS | £4.91 |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 430 FPS | £2.97 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 140 FPS | £9.13 |
| Valorant | 595 FPS | £2.15 |
| COD: Warzone | 225 FPS | £5.68 |
| Battlefield 6 | 170 FPS | £7.52 |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 245 FPS | £5.21 |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 345 FPS | £3.70 |
| Marvel Rivals | 110 FPS | £11.61 |
| GTA V | 110 FPS | £11.61 |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 160 FPS | £7.99 |
| Escape from Tarkov | 130 FPS | £9.83 |
| Rust | 130 FPS | £9.83 |
| Minecraft | 585 FPS | £2.18 |
The same frame rate for less, in UK stock now
No cheaper graphics card in UK stock holds this frame rate with this processor today.
What it costs to run in the UK
At full load the pair draws about 424 W. At 26.32p per kWh (Ofgem energy price cap, October to December 2026) that is £0.11 an hour of play, or about £81 a year at 2 hours a day.
Expected FPS
Average FPS on “High” settings
| 1080p FPS | 1440p FPS | 4K FPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortnite | 355 FPS | 260 FPS | 160 FPS |
| Counter-Strike 2 | 585 FPS | 430 FPS | 265 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 190 FPS | 140 FPS | 85 FPS |
| Valorant | 810 FPS | 595 FPS | 365 FPS |
| COD: Warzone | 290 FPS | 225 FPS | 140 FPS |
| Battlefield 6 | 235 FPS | 170 FPS | 105 FPS |
| PUBG: Battlegrounds | 340 FPS | 245 FPS | 155 FPS |
| Rainbow Six Siege | 475 FPS | 345 FPS | 215 FPS |
| Marvel Rivals | 150 FPS | 110 FPS | 65 FPS |
| GTA V | 150 FPS | 110 FPS | 65 FPS |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 220 FPS | 160 FPS | 100 FPS |
| Escape from Tarkov | 145 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| Rust | 175 FPS | 130 FPS | 80 FPS |
| Minecraft | 585 FPS | 585 FPS | 570 FPS |
Bottleneck by resolution
Which component limits performance at each resolution
Power supply
Estimated load: 609 W · Recommended: 750 W
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Other graphics cards with AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
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Other comparisons
The figures are estimates - real FPS depends on the game, settings and drivers. The FPS model is calibrated against public TechPowerUp, Tom’s Hardware and Hardware Unboxed benchmarks. CPU and GPU calibration: July 2026 · Newest games added: September 2026. How we calculate FPS