AMD seems to have something big up its sleeve with its next series of processors Ryzen 9000X3D, a range that promises to set new performance standards in games and demanding tasks. Rumors and leaks surrounding this family of CPUs have not stopped circulating, and it seems that the company has a new series prepared masterstroke against direct competition.
The official launch of these processors has generated a huge expectations within the technology communityThey are scheduled to see the light during CES 2025, although the model Ryzen 7 9800X3D It will be released a little earlier, with a confirmed date for November 7thAMD has opted for its 3D V-Cache 2.0 technology to continue improving the features we already saw in previous generations such as the Ryzen 7000X3D.
Key Features of the Ryzen 9000X3D
One of the most attractive points of this new range is that they are specially designed for boost gaming performance thanks to the 3D stacked cache. This solution allows processors to store more information in their L3 cache, which translates into Faster processing times in memory-intensive applications such as video games.
Each model in the series will feature different core and frequency configurations, with three main variants standing out:
- Ryzen 9 9950X3D: With 16 cores and 32 threads, it will reach frequencies of up to 5.7 GHz and 128 MB of L3 cache.
- Ryzen 9 9900X3D: with 12 cores and 24 threads, it will reach 5.6 GHz with a similar L3 cache.
- Ryzen 7 9800X3D: the model for the most demanding gamers, with 8 cores and 16 threads, along with 96 MB L3 cache and a turbo mode at 5.5 GHz.
The processors are manufactured on a 4nm node from TSMC, with an integrated 6nm cIOD chip. No major architectural surprises, given that they continue to use the TSMC base. Zen 5, but with the addition of the 3D V-Cache, which makes a key difference in data-intensive applications and gaming-related workloads.
This new 3D stacked cache design will be based on Hybrid Bonding, which optimizes how heat is dissipated, a problem that AMD had already faced in previous generations of processors with stacked cache. In order to maintain thermal control, the new solution is expected to have a better thermal performance, thus allowing higher clock frequencies to be achieved.
3D V-Cache 2.0 Technology and Gaming Performance
The second-generation 3D V-Cache not only improves heat dissipation, but also pushes the boundaries of gaming performance thanks to its ability to handle more data in less time by incorporating TSV (Through-Silicon Via), which allows each core within the processor to access the cache more quickly.
Others filtered benchmarks have already shown significant improvements in the performance of these processors in games. The Ryzen 9000X3D outperforms previous models in titles such as Far Cry 6where a Ryzen 9 9950X3D achieves 13% more FPS compared to a 7950X3D. On the other hand, in Shadow of the Tomb Raider and other titles, the improvements range from 11% to 13%. These results have been obtained by testing the games at 1080p resolutions with a graphics card RTX 4090.
Furthermore, it is expected that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D offer yields up to 25% higher compared to standard Ryzen 9000 CPUs. This improvement in gaming is key, as it allows for a Higher FPS and faster loading times, something that high-end gamers especially value.
Performance in other applications and comparison with Intel
While the Ryzen 9000X3D will be focused on gaming, it does not mean that they are not capable of offering a good performance in other tasks. In fact, the tests carried out in Cinebench R23 show that a model like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D could offer up to 18% more performance in multi-core applications compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. When we talk about single-core tasks, an improvement of 9% to 10% is estimated.
Compared to Intel Arrow Lake, the Ryzen 9000X3D line promises a considerable advantage at least in terms of gaming. AMD is expected to not only catch up, but surpass Intel in this segment, at least for the next few years, thus consolidating its position as a reference option among hardware enthusiasts.
Pricing and launch expectations
While AMD has not formally confirmed pricing for each model in the 9000X3D series, various leaks indicate possible price ranges. Ryzen 9 9950X3D could be around 759 and 799 euros, Whereas the Ryzen 9 9900X3D would be in a range of 599 to 649euros. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D would have an approximate sales price of 499 to 549euros.
Finally, remember that these processors will be compatible with the current AM5 boards, although it will be necessary to carry out a BIOS update to ensure full support for all the features of these new chips. Motherboards from manufacturers such as Gigabyte and ASUS are already ready to implement the necessary optimizations, including the Turbo modes that will unlock even more power in these platforms.
Everything is ready for these CPUs to take their place in the setups of the most demanding gamers starting at CES 2025. Now we just have to wait for the official launch to see how AMD once again redefines the performance standards.
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