AMD expands Ryzen 9000 X3D lineup: new 9950X3D2 and 9850X3D with increased cache and TDP

AMD is preparing to release two new processors with 3D V-Cache technology — Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 и Ryzen 7 9850X3D, who will join the family Ryzen 9000 on architecture Zen 5Unlike previous models, both chips received an increased cache and a redesigned thermal package.

Flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 built on 16 Zen 5 cores, supports up to 5.6 GHz, equipped 192 MB L3 cache due to double 3D V-Cacheand has TDP 200 W — 30W higher than the original 9950X3D. This means the 9950X3D2 offers not only more cache but also the ability to sustain higher performance under demanding workloads.

The second new chip is Ryzen 7 9850X3D — received 8 Zen 5 cores, frequency of 5.6 GHz, 96 MB L3 cache и TDP 120 WCompared to the previous 9800X3D, the new product offers a higher frequency and will likely occupy a middle ground between gaming and work systems.

Compared to the already presented X3D series processors, the differences between the new products are as follows:
— 9950X3D2 wins in terms of cache (192 MB versus 128 MB for the 9950X3D) and TDP (200 W versus 170 W), but is slightly inferior in maximum frequency (5.6 versus 5.7 GHz);
— 9850X3D surpasses the 9800X3D in frequency (5.6 vs. 5.2 GHz) with the same cache size and TDP.

Compared to already released solutions, these models look like beefed-up versions for those who value maximum performance in games and cache-intensive workloads. Official pricing hasn't been announced yet, but based on the positioning, we can expect the 9950X3D2 to be more expensive than the current 9950X3D ($699), and the 9850X3D to be priced between the 9800X3D ($479) and 9900X3D ($599).