AMD's next-generation mobile and desktop CPUs, the Ryzen 9000HX "Fire Range" and Ryzen 9 9950X3D, have been spotted in a Geekbench AI test, offering a glimpse into their potential performance.
Ryzen 9000HX "Fire Range"
The 16-core "Fire Range" processor, identified by the code 100-000001028-42_Y, is the successor to the Dragon Range series, moving from Zen 4 to the newer Zen 5 architecture. This chip is expected to debut at CES 2025 and will offer full socket compatibility, minimizing the effort required for laptop manufacturers to adopt it. The test was performed on an ASUS ROG Strix G16 laptop, codenamed G614FH, which may also feature the new GeForce RTX 50 series graphics.
The ONNX AI test results show an improvement compared to the Ryzen 9 7945HX, but this data is not particularly useful for assessing overall performance. If AMD maintains its naming convention, this CPU will likely be called the Ryzen 9 9955HX.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D, listed as an "Engineering Sample" with the code "AMD Eng Sample: 100-000000719-52_Y", was also spotted. This 16-core Zen 5 CPU features 3D V-Cache. A detailed JSON output confirms it has 96MB of L3 cache on a single CCD, matching the expected configuration of the upcoming 9950X3D processor.
Like the 9000HX, this AI performance test is not indicative of real-world gaming or typical CPU benchmarks.
Looking Ahead
It's essential to wait for traditional CPU benchmarks and gaming tests to draw meaningful conclusions about the performance of these new AMD processors. Keep an eye out for official announcements from AMD and detailed reviews for more conclusive data.
