Good news for those eagerly awaiting AMD's latest desktop processors. Following the buzz from CES, we've received an update on the highly anticipated Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D CPUs. It looks like gamers and PC builders won't have to wait too much longer.
Expected Launch Timing: End of March
While official pricing details are still under wraps, our sources indicate that AMD is aiming for a late March launch for both the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D. This timeframe aligns roughly with the expected release of the new Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards. This could create a powerful AMD ecosystem update around that time.
What to Expect from the New Ryzen 9 X3D Processors
Let's recap what we know about these exciting new processors:
Ryzen 9 9950X3D: Top-Tier Power
- 3D V-Cache: Features a substantial 64MB of 3D V-Cache for enhanced gaming performance.
- Cores & Threads: Boasts 16 cores and 32 threads for demanding workloads and multitasking.
- Cache: Total L3 cache of 128MB (32MB + 64MB), with a combined L2+L3 cache reaching a massive 144MB.
Ryzen 9 9900X3D: High-Performance Gaming
- 3D V-Cache: Also equipped with 64MB of 3D V-Cache.
- Cores & Threads: Features 12 cores and 24 threads, offering excellent performance for gaming and content creation.
- Cache: Total L3 cache of 128MB (32MB + 64MB), with a combined L2+L3 cache of 140MB.
Keep an Eye on Late March
While we await official confirmation and pricing from AMD, late March is shaping up to be a very interesting time for PC hardware enthusiasts. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors promise to bring significant performance to the desktop, especially for gaming. Their expected launch is just around the corner. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the anticipated release window.
