AM5 Motherboards are now listed as ready to support Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs by the Company. PC enthusiasts should take note. ASRock might have just dropped a hint about the imminent arrival of AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen 9 9000X3D series processors. Observers have spotted that ASRock has updated their lists of compatible AM5 motherboards with these yet-to-be-released CPUs.
Full AM5 Lineup Gets the X3D Nod
Across their entire spectrum of AM5 motherboards, including X870, X670, B850, B650, and A620 chipsets, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D are now officially listed as supported. This applies to the entire range, not just high-end boards. ASRock claims that BIOS version "3.16," already live for these boards, enables out-of-the-box compatibility.
Imminent Launch Possible
AMD officially announced these Zen 5-based X3D chips at CES 2025, but has remained quiet regarding the exact launch date, except to say Q1 2025. ASRock's move could hint that "soon" might be very soon. This action could be proactive, or ASRock may have inside information.
Details on the New X3D Powerhouses
The compatibility lists confirm some details. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is listed with a 170W TDP, matching expectations for the flagship X3D chip to align with the standard Ryzen 9 9950X. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is listed at a more moderate 120W TDP. Early rumors suggest the 9950X3D and 9900X3D will deliver similar gaming performance to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D but with enhanced multithreaded capabilities due to higher core counts.
ASRock Potentially First to Announce
ASRock appears to be the first major motherboard manufacturer making this compatibility update. Competitors ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI have not openly followed suit yet. This may give ASRock an advantage with early adopters eager for Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs.
BIOS Update Recommendation
Users with an ASRock AM5 motherboard anticipating a Ryzen 9 9950X3D or 9900X3D should download BIOS 3.16 from ASRock's support page. With these developments, an imminent launch from AMD seems increasingly likely. The desktop CPU market is set for significant activity.
Source: ASRock Official Website
