https://www.techpowerup.com/328015/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-box-pictured-up-close
 
Here is the first picture of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D retail box up close. We've seen lower-res versions of this box in older leaks. A variation of the retail box-art of other Ryzen 9000 series "Granite Ridge" desktop processors, The 9800X3D box brightens up the silver background behind the AMD Arrow, as well as the Arrow's orange borders. One of the triangular background cutouts has the "7" brand extension, while the other mentions AMD 3D V-cache technology, which is all the confirmation we need that this indeed is the 9800X3D. AMD announced the 9000X3D series debut earlier this week, with product availability starting November 7, 2024.
 
Just a few days from release now. 
 

My x570 systems are getting a bit long in the tooth. The 9800X3D is giving me the itch. I'm thinking mid to late next year when prices relax, quantities are good and bugs are mostly gone. My early adoption days are no more.
Thought I'd add a bit of food for thought,
https://www.techpowerup.com/328160/amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-has-the-ccd-on-top-of-the-3d-v-cache-die-not-under-it