AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs Expected to Launch March 12
Leaked details suggest AMD's new Zen 5 processors will feature enhanced gaming performance, with reviews anticipated a day prior to release.
- The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors are rumored to launch on March 12, with review embargoes lifting on March 11, according to leaks.
- The Ryzen 9 9950X3D features 16 cores, 32 threads, and 144MB of total cache, while the 9900X3D comes with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 140MB of cache.
- Pricing for the CPUs is speculated to be $699 for the 9950X3D and $599 for the 9900X3D, though AMD has not officially confirmed these figures.
- AMD claims the 9950X3D offers 8% better gaming performance than its predecessor, the 7950X3D, and 20% faster gaming performance compared to Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K.
- The processors utilize AMD's Zen 5 architecture with 3D V-Cache technology, designed to enhance gaming and productivity performance.