Overview
- AMD confirmed 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.6GHz max boost, 104MB combined L2+L3 cache, and a 120W TDP.
- AMD’s in-house benchmarks show roughly a 3% average uplift versus the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in 1080p high tests, with independent reviews still pending.
- A performance slide compared the new chip with Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K and AMD’s own 9800X3D at 1080p high settings.
- The company set a Q1 2026 shipping window but did not disclose pricing.
- The 9800X3D remains widely available for about $469, sharpening focus on how the new part will be priced and positioned.