Oct 22, 2025
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AMD is preparing an updated line of Ryzen 9000 series "Granite Ridge" processors that increase clock speeds, power limits and 3D V-Cache capacity to deliver faster gaming and desktop performance.
According to a leak, AMD is planning a huge dual-cache Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192MB of game-enhancing L3 cache
It is no secret that AMD is quietly preparing to make its Granite Bridge family several models to make more new positions, especially among Oems.Chi11Edog on Tuesday revealed the specifications of Ryite-Toping Toping Toping-TRANKE-TRANKE-TRANKE ALDION 'BRANTEH' BROWEH'S, and if they are correct, could be a new version.will get the most cache
If the information from Chi11edog is to be believed, then the new lineup will be headed by the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2: a 16-core processor clocked at 4.30 GHz – 5.60 GHz and equipped with a whopping 192 MB of L3 cache (up from 128MB in case of the 9950X3D) as it will come with two 3D V-Cache chiplets (one chiplet per core chiplet die). The default thermal design power (TDP) of the CPU will reportedly increase to 200W from 170W on current models, but the processor's performance increase could be well worth it in applications that demand high memory bandwidth, such as games.
For gamers who don't want to invest a small fortune in a high-end CPU, AMD will offer the Ryzen 7 9850X3D.This octa-core CPU runs at 4.70 GHz - 5.60 GHz and features 96 MB of L3 cache using internal SRAM and an external V-Cache 3D chip.The turbo CPU is higher than the existing Ryzen 7 9850X3D.As it changes with clock, it will keep the default TDP of 120W.
Since the information comes from an unofficial source, it should be taken with a grain of salt.However, it makes a lot of sense for AMD to refresh its Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" series based on the Zen 5 microarchitecture, both from a technology perspective and a marketing strategy.
AMD's Zen 5 CCDs have been manufactured for over a year on proven TSMC N4 manufacturing technology;their yields are obviously very good, so the company can safely increase the clock speed, increase the power limits and stack more cache without spending too much on the redesign.Also, the new Ryzen 9000 series processors will continue to use the AM5 platform, allowing for downgrades for existing users, higher performance for those wanting a new desktop, and new models for PC makers who like to sell something different from what they did the year before.
In short, the launch of the Granite Ridge refresh allows AMD to squeeze more performance out of the existing architecture without major investment or requiring partners to release new motherboards (although the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 will likely require higher-end platforms anyway).The refresh also serves as an early strike against Intel's upcoming releases, leaving AMD to stand out among hobbyists and gamers who demand all that extra performance.
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ekoi Only to be beaten in single-threaded performance by the iPad's processor lol.Answer
Get rid of the x86 explosion and focus on risky ISA types... -
Techsavi01 I will definitely be buying this when it is released!Just built an AM5 system with a 7800X3D, but it's irresistible to double that precious L3 to about 200MB.And no man, an iPad CPU can't beat AMD's single core performance, funny.answer -
Labrat 891 I know that the 9900xs and 9850xs see an increase in bandwidth, the memory of the interference of both CDs.
I know I'm not the only one who was considering buying the 9800x3D because of the better options.I rest on this 100%.
Do you play games on iOS/macOS devices that benefit from that single-threaded performance? Ekio said: Only to be beaten in single threaded performance by the iPad CPU haha.
Ditch the x86 Mysut and focus on the RCC version of ISAS... -
This is like a limit of less than one thread.
Many things are designed for multi-touch or better dimensions.
And fortunately the reason Apple does well in STHREAD is most OS.By design windows are not as good as bells and whistles.(Also, why Linux usually performs better than Windows is because it's cleaner than Windows) -
9850x3d would be best (one CCD).I have a cocd3 AM5 AKK with a 7800x3d but I doubt that the rubber is not damaged, APD IPD of CPUD IPD
The others will start taking care of my left arm, my leg and one of the kidneys.Gana feeds them well and keeps them fat and healthy!Answer
When the time comes, how will I buy this new hardware without selling each of the above?😑 -
Logical BFG-9000 Once you run out of storage, CPU performance will be limited to memory speed.So more storage is great for games because it makes it smaller and smaller, so the CPU will work at its full speed more.
The M5 has 153GB/s of D5 specialists, for example, the XEon or EppyC platforms at the same disadvantage, improving performance in academic applications.Workflows, such as workflows that are more distributed or litigious, do not benefit from caching.So malware becomes more important than bandwidth.You can say that these games offer more benefits than most caches because they are optimized.
Typically, these dual CCD X3D CCDs are relatively slow compared to 9950x3d2 compared to 9950x3d2 compared to 3D CCDs.The gain at 5.6GHZ is slower than the 9950X and is still minimal compared to the 9950x3d's X3D CCD.
At 192MB we end up with L3 more than the flagship i7 5775C had L4 a decade ago.It was only Edram of course, but it was enough to make the DDR3 platform for DDR and sports competition with the DDR4 platform for DDR in 7 years.Here's hoping the 9950X3D3D2 has the same life!-
rluker5 I think the 9800X3D will still be first in gaming because the 2 caches are separate, not combined.reply
If one of the cores in a CCD caches something, then Windows Jadmose assigns the next game CPU task to the other CCD, the first task is not cached in the second CCD.Yes, you will have a core with a cache, and the 3D cache misses will be less than 50% of those with a single CCD that doesn't have a 3D cache, but it will still be more often than with the 9800x3d.I think the average of double cache can be higher than cache CPU package if it doesn't decrease.
It's still a good gaming chip, because the 9950x is faster, its frame time consistency is poor compared to the 9800X3D, probably worse on average, and 1% slower unless one of the CCDs is disabled.
EDIT: Best of all, it will run as Vram in SLI if there are matching 3D caches, and worst of all, when the CCD switches, the core will go fishing for RAM.
