After months of rumors, AMD has finally unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, its latest processor with 3D V-Cache. This 16-core processor is AMD"s first chip with dual cache, made to deliver even better performance in gaming and other tasks.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a 16-core / 32-thread AM5 processor built on the Zen 5 architecture. It has a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz and can boost up to 5.6 GHz. There is also a total of 208 MB of cache (192 MB L3 and 16 MB L2) and a default TDP of 200 W. The specs are very similar to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, except for the maximum clock speed, which is 100 MHz lower, and the TDP, which is 30 W higher.
The main highlight of the processor is its cache, which now sits on both chiplets, increasing the total size to an all-time high in any Ryzen processor. Non-dual 3D chips have a stacked cache on only one CCD. Having this much cache can significantly improve performance in games and latency-sensitive tasks.
Although most users think of gaming improvements when they hear Ryzen 3D chips, AMD claims that the massive 208 MB of cache also delivers noticeable improvements in professional workflows, particularly up to 10% in rendering, content creation, AI, software compiling, and more when compared to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. As for gaming, AMD is not sharing any specific details just yet.
AMD has not revealed the price of the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. Right now, we only have the launch date, April 22, so expect to hear details about the price in the next few weeks. Just do not expect it to be very affordable, as AMD says the new model bridges the gap between consumer-focused Ryzen chips and professional-grade Threadripper processors.