There are once again new details on the high-end AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with extended L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D was spotted as an engineering sample in the CPU-Z hardware database. The processor shows unchanged clock rates compared to the non-X3D variant, supplemented by additional L3 cache, which is realized with 3D-V cache technology. This article summarizes the most important technical details and innovations.
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Clock rates and technical basis
According to the information available, the boost clock rate of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D remains unchanged at around 5.7 GHz. A screenshot from CPU-Z shows a measured clock rate of 5.65 GHz, but this is attributed to an engineering sample. The technical data indicates that the processor is based on the architecture of the Ryzen 9000 series, with the internal code name “Granite Ridge”. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D will be based on two Core Complex Dies (CCDs), each of which has eight cores with a dedicated L3 cache of 32 MB each. In addition, a chiplet with 64 MB L3 cache is integrated under one of the CCDs, which increases the total capacity to 128 MB L3 cache. Together with the L2 cache, this results in a total cache volume of 144 MB.
Energy consumption and architecture
The processor has a thermal power dissipation (TDP) of 170 watts, identical to that of the Ryzen 9 9950X. These TDP values are in line with other models in the Ryzen 9000 series. The placement of the additional cache chiplet below the CCD enables more efficient heat dissipation, as the cores have direct contact with the Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS). This favors the maintenance of clock rates under load and at the same time offers scope for possible overclocking.
Comparison with previous models
Unlike some of AMD’s previous X3D models, where base clock speeds were reduced in favor of the additional cache, there is no evidence of such an adjustment with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Core clock speeds remain on par with the non-X3D version, suggesting that AMD has placed an emphasis on the balance between performance and cache expansion. The additional L3 cache could be particularly beneficial in applications with high memory bandwidth requirements. This applies to both productive workloads and gaming, where the extended cache can ensure better data availability for the CPU cores.
Market launch and accompanying products
AMD plans to introduce the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, which is also based on 3D-V cache, at CES 2025. Both processors are expected to ship with a new chipset driver (version 1.0.0.7) that has been optimized for the use of advanced cache technology, and AMD is expected to unveil other products in addition to the processors, including the next generation of Radeon graphics cards based on the RDNA 4 architecture and the new version of FidelityFX Super Resolution technology (FSR 4). The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a technical evolution of the Ryzen 9000 series, without making any fundamental compromises in terms of clock speeds or energy efficiency. The integration of 3D V-Cache expands the application possibilities without compromising overall performance. Further details on availability, pricing and real-world testing are expected to be announced at CES 2025.
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