Official Launch of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D & 9900X3D CPUs: 5.7 GHz Clock Speed, 144 MB Cache, 64% Performance Boost Over Intel 285K

AMD has officially unveiled its premium 3D V-Cache CPUs tailored for high-performance AM5 PC builders and gamers: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D.

Unmatched Gaming Performance: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD’s first Zen 5 3D V-Cache processor, has generated significant buzz in the market due to its blend of performance and efficiency. However, enthusiasts desiring more powerful processors can soon enjoy the remarkable capabilities of the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D. These CPUs promise exceptional gaming experiences alongside significant advantages for content creators.

Specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

The flagship model, AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, is a powerhouse featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, structured with two CCDs and a singular IO die. It boasts a configuration similar to the Ryzen 9 9950X but includes a 3D V-Cache enhanced CCD that elevates the total cache to an impressive 144 MB.

Specifically, this comprises 64 MB from the Zen 5 CCDs, plus an additional 64 MB from the X3D stack and 16 MB of L2 cache. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D can achieve a maximum boost clock speed of 5.7 GHz while maintaining full overclocking capabilities within a 170W TDP envelope.

Specifications of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D

Turning to the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, this model offers 12 cores and 24 threads, mirroring the Ryzen 9 9900X’s setup. It features 64 MB of L3 cache across its two CCDs, with one CCD outfitted with a 2nd Generation 3D V-Cache stack, bringing the total cache to 140 MB.

The maximum boost clock is set at 5.5 GHz, which is 100 MHz lower than its counterpart, the 9900X, yet it operates within a 120W TDP class. The incorporation of the 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache enables both CPUs to manage temperatures efficiently while providing substantial headroom for overclocking, alongside the standard Curve Optimizer (CO) and Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) utilities.

Technical Specifications Overview of AMD Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs

CPU Name	Architecture	Cores / Threads	Base / Boost Clock	Cache	Graphics	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	32 MB L3 + 8 MB 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

Performance Insights for AMD Ryzen 9 9000X3D

In terms of gaming performance, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D achieves an impressive average of 8% higher frame rates compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, translating to up to a 58% performance increase in titles like Counter-Strike 2.

When set against the competition, particularly the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D boasts a staggering 64% increase in performance and averages a 20% improvement across benchmarks, with numerous games exhibiting a 20-30% performance uplift.

Performance benefits extend beyond gaming, as the innovative Zen 5 architecture enables the Ryzen 9 9950X3D to achieve increases of up to 23%, with an average boost of 13% in content creation tasks like rendering in Blender or editing in Adobe Photoshop. Hence, creators will find that the Ryzen 9 X3D series does not compromise on workstation-grade performance.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are expected to hit the shelves in March 2025. Stay tuned for further information regarding specifications and pricing from AMD in the upcoming days.