{"id":833095,"date":"2025-03-11T04:11:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/amds-ryzen-9-9950x3d-and-9900x3d-arrive-march-12-starting-at-599\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T04:11:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:11:46","slug":"amds-ryzen-9-9950x3d-and-9900x3d-arrive-march-12-starting-at-599","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/11\/amds-ryzen-9-9950x3d-and-9900x3d-arrive-march-12-starting-at-599\/","title":{"rendered":"AMD&#8217;s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D arrive March 12, starting at $599"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.<br \/>\n <br \/> TechSpot means tech analysis and advice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/ethics.html\" target=\"_blank\">you\u00a0can\u00a0trust<\/a>.\n <\/p>\n<div>\n<p id=\"why-it-matters\"><strong>Something to look forward to:<\/strong> AMD has confirmed the pricing and launch date for its latest high-performance processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with MSRPs of $699 and $599, respectively. Both models are set to launch in a few days on March 12. Expect the full TechSpot review very soon. <\/p>\n<p>The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is a powerhouse, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock speed of 4.3 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz. It boasts 144MB of total cache, including AMD&#8217;s second-generation 3D V-Cache technology, which enhances performance by expanding the L3 cache. The processor operates at a TDP of 170W, reflecting its high-performance capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D offers 12 cores and 24 threads, with a slightly higher base clock speed of 4.4 GHz and a boost clock of up to 5.5 GHz. It features 140MB of total cache, including 3D V-Cache, and operates at a lower TDP of 120W.<\/p>\n<p>This model is designed to balance performance and power efficiency, making it appealing to users who need robust processing power without excessive energy consumption.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-lazy-function=\"loadTwitter\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<p>The world&#8217;s best processor for gaming and content creation is almost here.<\/p>\n<p>\nAvailable starting March 12th<br \/>\nRyzen 9 9950X3D &#8211; $699<br \/>\nRyzen 9 9900X3D &#8211; $599<\/p>\n<p>\nA huge thank you to our incredible community of gamers, creators, and innovators for your continued support. Together,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ino6ZNMvi6\">pic.twitter.com\/ino6ZNMvi6<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \u2013 Jack Huynh (@JackMHuynh) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JackMHuynh\/status\/1898025088349241589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>AMD claims that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D offers up to 20% better gaming performance than Intel&#8217;s Core Ultra 9 285K in certain scenarios. However, when directly compared to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/review\/2915-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d\/\">Ryzen 7 9800X3D<\/a>, gaming performance is generally comparable, with slight variations depending on the game engine and core utilization.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, according to AMD&#8217;s product and business development manager, Martijn Boonstra, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/news\/106448-amd-admits-ryzen-9-9950x3d-may-not-faster.html\">will not surpass<\/a> the impressive gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which has been praised as a top-tier gaming CPU since its release.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j_500.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j_1100.webp 1100w, https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j.webp 2790w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 680px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt height=\"1321\" width=\"2790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j_500.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j_1100.webp 1100w, https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/images2\/news\/bigimage\/2025\/01\/2025-01-06-image-33-j.webp 2790w\"  ><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instead, they are expected to deliver &#8220;comparable overall gaming performance&#8221; to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. In an interview with VideoGamer, Boonstra explained that while the new chips may be slightly faster in some games that leverage additional cores, they may lag behind in others.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond gaming, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is meant to excel in multi-threaded applications such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and complex simulations. Its high core count and clock speeds also make it well-suited for single-threaded tasks, including CAD applications and content creation tools.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techspot.com\/news\/107072-amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-9900x3d-arrive-march-12.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Lawanda Buresh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you\u00a0can\u00a0trust. Something to look forward to: AMD has confirmed the pricing and launch date for its latest high-performance processors, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with MSRPs of $699 and $599, respectively. 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