Trending Now - AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2: Unmatched Performance for Creators

WHO:

Phoronix - AMD is the manufacturer of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor.

Phoronix - The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is part of the Ryzen 9000 series desktop line-up.

WHAT:

Phoronix - The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 features 16 cores and 32 threads.

Phoronix - The processor includes 3D V-Cache on both CCDs, offering a total cache size of 208MB.

Ars Technica - The retail price of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is $899 USD.

Phoronix - The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 goes on sale on April 22nd, 2026.

Phoronix - Over 300 benchmarks were conducted on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and other processors.

WHERE:

Phoronix - The benchmarks were conducted on Ubuntu 26.04.

WHEN:

Phoronix - AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 in March 2026.

Phoronix - The review testing occurred over the past two weeks leading up to April 21st, 2026.

WHY:

Phoronix - The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is designed for developers, creators, and technical computing workloads, providing an alternative to more expensive workstations like Threadripper or EPYC.

HOW:

Phoronix - The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 was tested under Linux with the Linux 7.0 kernel and GCC 15.2 compiler.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 17:22 UTC)

AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor, which is part of their Ryzen 9000 series desktop line-up and features 16 cores and 32 threads. This new processor, designed for developers and creators, includes 3D V-Cache on both CCDs, offering a total cache size of 208MB, and will retail for $899, going on sale April 22nd. Over the past two weeks, more than 300 benchmarks were conducted on this processor using Ubuntu 26.04, showcasing its capabilities as a cost-effective alternative to pricier workstations like Threadripper or EPYC.