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AMD confirms the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition will cost $899 and go on sale April 22, featuring two dies with 3D V-Cache for a 16-core design and 206 MB of total cache. The price under early rumors of around $990–$1,000 positions it to benefit workloads that leverage the extra cache, compared with the ~$699 Ryzen 9 9950X.
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition stacks 64MB of 3D V-Cache on each of its two CPU dies, for a total of 208MB, delivering up to ~10% higher gaming and cache-sensitive performance than the 9950X3D. The chip clocks up to 5.6 GHz, has a 200W TDP, and is expected to carry a higher price than the vanilla 9950X3D, with an April 22 launch and full overclocking support including AMD’s tuning tools.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an eight‑core Zen 5 chip with 3D V‑Cache that offers a mild boost over the 9800X3D, mainly in single‑thread tasks, while consuming more power in games (roughly 25–30W) and costing $499. The upgrade distance is short: the 9800X3D is nearly as fast, cooler, and cheaper, and the 9700X offers a better value path for most builders. In practice, the 9850X3D mainly appeals to bragging‑rights enthusiasts who want the newest X3D badge, rather than those chasing a strong performance-per‑dollar upgrade, especially as GPU and RAM prices remain high and games are often GPU‑bound at higher resolutions.
Phoronix benchmarks the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an 8-core/16-thread CPU with 104MB 3D V-Cache and up to 5.6GHz boost, priced at $499, showing strong Linux gaming and broad workload performance on an AM5 platform with Ubuntu 25.10 and Linux 6.17; while excellent for gaming and desktop tasks, heavily multi-threaded workloads may benefit from a higher-core Ryzen 9 part.
AMD has announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an 8-core/16-thread CPU that uses 3D V-cache to pack 104MB of L2/L3 cache, a 120W TDP, and a boost up to 5.6GHz. It will be available January 29 for $499 and, AMD claims, delivers about 27% faster gaming performance than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285k, making it a more affordable alternative to higher-end X3D models (like the $700 9950X3D).
AMD's upcoming Zen 6 processors are expected to feature significantly larger 3D V-Cache capacities, with up to 288 MB in dual-CCD configurations, and will utilize advanced manufacturing nodes and instruction extensions to boost performance, positioning them as strong competitors to Intel's upcoming processors.
AMD has confirmed the upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an 8-core, 16-thread CPU with faster 5.6 GHz clocks and 96 MB of L3 cache, utilizing its 2nd Gen V-Cache technology, promising improved gaming performance and a major upgrade over previous models.
AMD is set to launch its high-end Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology in late January 2025, following their debut at CES 2025. These new Zen 5-based processors, featuring 16 and 12 cores respectively, aim to build on the success of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D by offering enhanced gaming efficiency and overclocking capabilities. While specific clock speeds and TDPs are yet to be confirmed, the chips are expected to maintain a high level of performance and efficiency.
AMD's Ryzen X3D CPUs, featuring 3D V-Cache technology, have revolutionized the gaming CPU market by offering superior performance and power efficiency. The article outlines several gaming PC builds using these CPUs, ranging from budget to high-end configurations. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is highlighted as the best gaming CPU, paired with components like the RTX 4070 Ti for optimal performance. The article also provides recommendations for mid-range and budget builds, emphasizing the value and efficiency of AMD's X3D lineup.
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-core CPU, featuring 3D V-Cache, is now available for $309 US on eBay, marking a 48% price drop from its original MSRP of $599 US. This makes it an excellent value for both gaming and multi-threaded performance, especially as other Ryzen 7000 series CPUs also see price cuts ahead of the next-gen Ryzen 9000 series launch.
AMD is set to launch the Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU for the AM4 platform on January 31, along with three other SKUs. The 5700X3D features 8 cores, 16 threads, and 3D V-Cache, with a base clock of 3.0 GHz and a boost clock of 4.1 GHz, priced at $249. The company is also introducing the Ryzen 7 5700, as well as the budget-friendly 5600GT and 5500GT, all with varying core configurations and features. These new CPUs will be available starting from January 31st. Additionally, AMD has announced an update for the AM4 platform in 2024.
AMD is reportedly developing two new processors, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D, equipped with 3D V-Cache. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is expected to have 8 cores, a base clock of 3.0 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.1 GHz, while the Ryzen 5 5500X3D is rumored to have 6 cores, a base clock of 3.0 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.0 GHz. Both CPUs are said to feature a 96MB L3 cache. These new models could provide more affordable options for gamers and expand the availability of 3D V-Cache CPUs beyond specific retailers.
Intel's annual Innovation event revealed several key updates, including the launch of the Meteor Lake generation of chips on December 14th, featuring a dedicated AI coprocessor and modular chiplets. Intel also confirmed plans to challenge AMD's 3D V-Cache technology in future chipsets. The company showcased a Lunar Lake system and announced the development of Panther Lake, set to be released in 2025. Additionally, Intel unveiled Pike Creek, the world's first working UCIe-enabled chiplet-based processor, and announced a transition from resin to glass as the foundation for its chips. The Sierra Forest Xeon processor with 288 E-cores and the 5th-Gen "Emerald Rapids" Xeon line were also announced.
AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs, specifically the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and 5800X3D, are dominating sales at German retailer Mindfactory, with the 7800X3D being the best-selling chip and the 5800X3D following closely behind. The popularity of these chips among gaming audiences is evident, with the 5800X3D continuing to sell well despite being released over a year ago. The AM4 platform, which was expected to be discontinued, is still thriving in the entry-level and mid-range gaming market. AMD CPUs are outselling Intel CPUs at Mindfactory, with 9 out of the top 10 chips being from AMD.
AMD has announced the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, a six-core processor with 3D V-Cache technology, exclusively available through Micro Center for $229. The processor offers a 96MB L3 cache, making it a potential upgrade for AM4 motherboard users seeking improved gaming performance. However, stock will be limited, and sales will end once Micro Center runs out of supplies. The 5600X3D will be released on July 7th.