The Ryzen 9000X3D gaming processor family is poised to gain a new member.
AMD has indirectly confirmed the Ryzen 7 9850X3D — an upcoming 8-core chip that incorporates second-generation 3D V-Cache. The processor was briefly referenced on AMD’s official support page, serving as the first public sign of an approaching release despite the absence of a formal announcement.
Although the support listing did not include detailed specifications, early leaks indicate the Ryzen 7 9850X3D will join the Zen 5 lineup with 8 cores and 16 threads and a 120 W TDP. Like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D before it, the new model is expected to offer 96 MB of L3 cache, but its defining improvement appears to be a higher maximum clock of up to 5.6 GHz — about 500 MHz more than the lower-tier sibling.
Second-generation 3D V-Cache is said to operate more efficiently and at lower temperatures, and — for the first time — include official support for overclocking. Combined with the raised clock speeds, this should produce a noticeable uplift in gaming performance.
Rumors also suggest AMD is preparing a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which could take the crown as the flagship of the Ryzen 9000X3D series.
The refreshed lineup is expected to be officially unveiled in early 2026.
Source: iXBT.games