AMD Launches Ryzen 9 9950X3D at $699 and 9900X3D at $599, Available from March 12th

AMD has officially announced the release of its highly anticipated Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors, confirming their retail launch date of March 12th.

Upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D & Ryzen 9 9900X3D: Pricing and Release Details

With rumors finally put to rest, AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D will bear a suggested retail price of $699, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D will be priced at $599. These CPUs are being hailed as “the world’s best processors for gaming and content creation.”

The world’s best processor for gaming and content creation is almost here.

Available starting March 12th: Ryzen 9 9950X3D – $699, Ryzen 9 9900X3D – $599

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Key Specifications of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D stands out with an impressive configuration of 16 cores and 32 threads, featuring two CC dies along with a single IO die. Mirroring the design of the Ryzen 9 9950X, the X3D variant is enhanced with a 3D V-Cache, resulting in a total cache of up to 144 MB. This includes 64 MB from the Zen 5 CCDs, an additional 64 MB from the X3D stack, and 16 MB of L2 cache. It boasts a maximum boost clock reaching 5.7 GHz while maintaining a 170W thermal design power (TDP).

Highlights of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Meanwhile, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D retains the core setup found in its predecessor, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads with a cache configuration of 64 MB of L3 from two CC dies. One of these dies is outfitted with a second-generation 3D V-Cache, enabling a total cache of 140 MB. The processor will achieve a maximum boost clock of 5.5 GHz, which is a slight decrease from its 9900X counterpart, all within a manageable 120W TDP. The innovative 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache technology not only enhances performance but also contributes to better thermal efficiency and overclocking potential.

Detailed Specifications for Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge”Desktop CPUs

CPU Name	Architecture	Cores / Threads	Base / Boost Clock	Cache	Graphics (Integrated)	Memory Support	TDP	Price (MSRP)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D	It was 5	16/32	4.3 / 5.7 GHz	128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	170W	TBD
Ryzen 9 9950X	It was 5	16/32	4.3 / 5.7 GHz	64MB L3 + 16MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	170W	$599 US
Ryzen 9 9900X3D	It was 5	12/24	4.4 / 5.5 GHz	128 MB L3 + 12 MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	120W	TBD
Ryzen 9 9900X	It was 5	12/24	4.4 / 5.6 GHz	64MB L3 + 12MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	120W	$469 US
Ryzen 7 9800X3D	It was 5	8/16	4.7 / 5.2 GHz	96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	120W	$479 US
Ryzen 7 9700X	It was 5	8/16	3.8 / 5.5 GHz	32MB L3 + 8MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	65W/105W	$329 US
Ryzen 5 9600X	It was 5	6/12	3.9 / 5.4 GHz	32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2	2 x RDNA 2 CUs	DDR5-5600	65W/105W	$249 US