Overview

• AMD’s latest Radeon SI driver release notes reveal the upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X3D and a quartet of Ryzen 9000 PRO desktop processors.
• The Ryzen 5 9600X3D features six cores, 12 threads and 96 MB of L3 cache built on second-generation 3D V-Cache technology.
• System integrators will receive the new CPUs in late Q3 2025, with availability opening to DIY builders at the start of Q4.
• The newly listed PRO lineup includes Ryzen 9 PRO 9945, Ryzen 7 PRO 9745, Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 and Ryzen 5 PRO 9400, although clock speeds and architectural details are pending confirmation.
• Extending 3D V-Cache to an entry-level chip broadens AMD’s Ryzen 9000 lineup and offers a lower-cost option for gamers.