Trending Now - AMD Launches Groundbreaking Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 With 208MB Cache
WHO:
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices)
Jack Huynh, Senior VP at AMD
WHAT:
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 features a 16-core and 32-thread configuration.
The boost clock speed is 5.6 GHz, which is a 100 MHz reduction from the previous model.
The TDP (Thermal Design Power) is 200W, which is an increase of 30W from the previous model.
The chip includes two X3D stacks, providing a total of 192MB of cache, in addition to 16MB of L2 cache, totaling 208MB of cache.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is expected to be positioned in the premium price range, with speculation of a price around $799.
AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor.
The processor features a total of 208MB of on-chip cache.
Each chiplet includes 104MB of cache.
The processor has a 16-core configuration based on the Zen 5 architecture.
The TDP (Thermal Design Power) is 200W, an increase from the previous model's 170W.
The base clock speed is 4.3 GHz, and the boost clock speed is 5.6 GHz.
The chip is expected to deliver a 5% to 10% performance boost in applications like Unreal Engine, Chromium, Blender, and DaVinci Resolve.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will be available on April 22nd, 2026.
The current price of the standard 9950X3D is around $675.
WHEN:
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will be available on April 22nd, 2026.
Rumors about the dual 3D V-Cache CPU began circulating in August 2025.
HOW:
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 features dual chiplets with AMD's proprietary 3D V-Cache technology.
The chip includes two X3D stacks, providing an unprecedented amount of cache for consumer chips.
The design allows for overclocking and is compatible with all AM5 socketed motherboards.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 21:09 UTC)
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has been unveiled, featuring a powerful 16-core and 32-thread configuration, along with a boost clock speed of 5.6 GHz, which is a slight reduction from the previous model. This new chip boasts a Thermal Design Power of 200 watts, an increase of 30 watts compared to its predecessor, and includes two X3D stacks that provide a total of 192 megabytes of cache, in addition to 16 megabytes of L2 cache, bringing the total to 208 megabytes. Positioned in the premium price range, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is expected to retail around $799.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:27 UTC)
AMD has just announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition desktop processor, which features a remarkable total of 208MB of on-chip cache and a 16-core configuration based on the Zen 5 architecture. With a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5.6 GHz, this new chip is expected to deliver a performance boost of 5% to 10% in applications like Unreal Engine and Blender, and it will be available starting April 22, 2026, at a price of around $675. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 utilizes dual chiplets with AMD's proprietary 3D V-Cache technology, allowing for overclocking and compatibility with all AM5 socketed motherboards.