Reports have emerged that counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors are circulating in China. According to user forum posts and community discussions, these fake CPUs utilize the Ryzen 7000 series.

As the fastest processor for PC games is still in short supply and overpriced, it is now being counterfeited. The fakes are easy to spot.

The new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D will perform a "little worse" than the 9800X3D in some scenarios, AMD revealed to VideoGamer.

Counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips are currently circulating in China, according to tech forums in the country.

Scammers are taking advantage of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's popularity and AMD's inability to supply enough chips to meet demand.