AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Spotted in CPU-Z: 5.6+GHz Boost Clock, 128MB L3 Cache, and No Compromises on Performance
AMD's upcoming flagship processor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, has made an appearance in a leaked CPU-Z screenshot, confirming exciting details about its specifications. As expected, the 9950X3D retains the same clock speeds as the non-X3D edition, showcasing no reduction in performance, a notable upgrade for AMD's 3D V-Cache series.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D, codenamed "Granite Ridge," features a 16-core, 32-thread configuration, delivering a 5.65 GHz boost clock (likely rounding to 5.7 GHz officially) while maintaining the 170W TDP of its non-X3D sibling. Its standout feature is the 128MB of total L3 cache, enabled by AMD's 3D V-Cache technology—a design that places an additional 64MB of L3 cache under one of its two Core Complex Dies (CCDs). This innovative placement ensures efficient heat dissipation, allowing AMD to maintain the processor's peak clock speeds.
Unlike previous 3D V-Cache processors, which often saw reduced base clock speeds to accommodate additional cache, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D breaks this trend. It combines the raw power of the Ryzen 9950X with significantly enhanced gaming performance due to its expanded cache, making it an exciting option for gamers and creators alike.
This enhanced cooling and structural design are expected to allow better overclocking capabilities, further extending its versatility. With 144MB of total cache (128MB L3 + 16MB L2), this processor is poised to dominate the gaming and productivity benchmarks when paired with the latest RDNA 4-based GPUs set to launch alongside it.
AMD is expected to officially unveil the Ryzen 9 9950X3D at CES 2025, alongside other cutting-edge hardware, such as the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, RDNA 4-based Radeon RX 9070 XT, and FSR 4. With these advancements, AMD aims to solidify its leadership in high-performance computing and gaming.
Are you excited about AMD’s new 3D V-Cache tech keeping performance intact while boosting gaming potential? Let us know if the Ryzen 9 9950X3D might be your next upgrade in the comments below!
