AMD enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation as whispers of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU circulate following CES 2026. Despite its absence from the official announcements, clues suggest that this powerhouse might still be part of AMD’s roadmap.
AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2: A Future Release?
The CES 2026 event saw AMD unveiling the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, which boasts a 7% performance boost over its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. However, many were eagerly awaiting the reveal of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2. Although it was not mentioned during the keynote, attendees were advised to stay alert for future news. This has sparked excitement about the potential launch of a dual 3D V-Cache CPU from AMD.
Additional hints surfaced when Gigabyte teased a new line of “Ryzen 9000X3D” CPUs at their CES event, promising “More Cores, Higher Clocks, Greater Potential.” This aligns with rumors of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, especially since the Ryzen 7 9850X3D maintains the same core count while the 9950X3D has already been released.
Unveiling the Technical Details
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is anticipated to be a flagship Zen 5 “Ryzen 9000” chip, featuring 16 cores, 32 threads, and 192 MB of cache. It’s expected to have a 200W TDP and will maintain a base clock of 4.30 GHz while the boost clock will decrease to 5.6 GHz. This chip aims to surpass its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, in cache capacity, potentially offering unmatched performance for a mainstream CPU.
For those comparing specs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with its 128 MB cache and a 5.7 GHz boost clock at 170W, sets a high bar. However, the 9950X3D2 is designed to add another 64 MB cache to its second die, promising the highest cache ever seen on a mainstream desktop processor. Industry watchers speculate that the official reveal of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 could coincide with the launch of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, echoing AMD’s previous rollout strategy.
AMD Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Desktop CPUs Specs:
| CPU Name | Architecture | Cores / Threads | Base / Boost Clock | Cache | Graphics (Integrated) | Memory Support | TDP | Price (MSRP/Current 6/14/25) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.6 GHz | 192 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 200W | $799? |
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 170W | $699 / $699 US |
| Ryzen 9 9950X | Zen 5 | 16/32 | 4.3 / 5.7 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 170W | $599 / $520 US |
| Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 4.4 / 5.5 GHz | 128 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $599 / $599 US |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 4.4 / 5.6 GHz | 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $469 / $376 US |
| Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 | Zen 5 | 12/24 | 3.4 / TBD GHz | 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 7 9850X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.6 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $400-$500? |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 4.7 / 5.2 GHz | 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 120W | $479 / $472 US |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W/105W | $329 / $304 US |
| Ryzen 7 9700F | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / 5.5 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | N/A | DDR5-5600 | 65W | $249 US? |
| Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 | Zen 5 | 8/16 | 3.8 / TBD GHz | 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600X3D | Zen 5 | 6/12 | TBD | 96 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.9 / 5.4 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2 x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W/105W | $249 / $179 US |
| Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.9 / TBD GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | TBD |
| Ryzen 5 9600 | Zen 5 | 6/12 | 3.8 / 5.2 GHz | 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 | 2x RDNA 2 CUs | DDR5-5600 | 65W | $189 / ? |