Release and Pricing
announces the launch of Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors on March 12, 2025, at prices of $599 and $699, respectively, maintaining the previous generation's launch pricing.
These processors are positioned as high-performance options for both gaming and content creation, featuring significant upgrades over the widely praised Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
Technical Specifications and Features
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D boasts 16 cores, 32 threads, a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz, and can boost up to 5.7 GHz, with 144MB cache and a TDP of 170W. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D features 12 cores, 24 threads, a base clock of 4.4 GHz, and a boost up to 5.5 GHz, with 128MB cache and a lower TDP of 120W.
Both processors utilize AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache technology, aimed at enhancing performance in gaming and productivity applications such as photo editing or CAD. They are built on the AM5 platform and require and compatibility.