AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Desktop Processor

AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, its newest flagship and the world’s first desktop CPU that stacks 3D V-Cache across both CCDs. The CPU comes with a massive 208MB (16MB L2 Cache + 192MB L3 Cache) of total cache to deliver a touted 5~ 10% performance boost over the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. While pricing has not been disclosed, AMD has confirmed that the CPU will be available for purchase starting April 22.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 offers a similar layout as the regular 9950X3D, with 16 cores and 32 threads, with a slightly reduced maximum boost clock of 5.6 GHz. It comes with a TDP of 200W, which is 30W more than the 9950X3D, making it the most power-hungry desktop consumer chip from the company and potentially requiring a more robust cooling solution. As with other Zen 5 chips, the processor retains compatibility with the AM5 platform with support for DDR5 memory, PCIe Gen 5, and Precision Boost Overdrive 2. The CPU will also come in a special monochrome packaging to make it stand out from the rest of the SKUs.