The 9850X3D is here. $499 MSRP, and what can be seen as a binned 9800X3D that has been given a 400Mhz bump in its Max Boost clock (5600mhz instead of 5200). From my early testing, you can expect anywhere from 0% to just under 5% improvements (up to 8% in Cinebench 1 core), most noticeably at lower resolutions.
In some of my testing, they were solidly within margin of error (Wukong, and other titles). One thing is for sure, though, this is the new best consumer CPU for gaming, even if barely.
Now, does this CPU make sense for you? Maybe. It depends on what you're looking for, and, more importantly, at what price you can find it and the 9800X3D for (don't forget the 7800X3D too, which is still a fantastic CPU for the right price).
All tests done with an RTX5090 FE, 32GB of 6000mhz CL28 RAM (2×16) and an MSI X870E Carbon WIFI.