AMD has launched two new powerful desktop processors in its Ryzen 9000X3D series. These processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, are designed for Socket AM5 systems and use AMD’s latest “Zen 5” technology along with 3D V-Cache.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a 16-core, 32-thread processor, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D has 12 cores and 24 threads. Both chips are built with two computing chiplets (called CCDs). However, like earlier models, only one of the chiplets in each processor has the special 3D V-Cache. The other chiplet uses a regular L3 cache of 32 MB.
A key improvement in these new processors is how the 3D V-Cache is placed. Instead of being on top of the chiplet, it is now under it. This change helps both chiplets perform at similar speeds. AMD has also improved its software to make sure tasks are assigned to the best chiplet for the job. For example, games will run on the chiplet with 3D V-Cache, while other work may use the regular chiplet.
Performance Highlights
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a base speed of 4.3 GHz and can reach up to 5.7 GHz, with a power rating (TDP) of 170 W. This makes it AMD’s fastest gaming processor so far. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has a base speed of 4.4 GHz and boosts up to 5.5 GHz.
In gaming, AMD says the 9950X3D is about 8% faster than the 7950X3D and 20% faster than Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K. In work-related tasks, it is 13% faster than the 7950X3D and 10% faster than the Intel chip. AMD claims the 9950X3D is the best processor in the world for both gaming and work.
Availability
AMD plans to release both the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D in the first quarter of 2025.
These processors show AMD’s commitment to improving performance and providing top choices for gamers and professionals alike.
