AMD is gearing up for a major launch on March 12th. This time, it's not about graphics cards, but about their powerful new CPUs. The company is set to release the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors. These aren't just any CPUs; they come with a special 3D V-Cache technology.

The Ryzen 9 9900X3D will have 12 cores, with 6 cores on each CCD, and one CCD will have an extra 64 MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D, on the other hand, will feature 16 cores, with 8 cores on each CCD. Both CPUs will have similar clock speeds to their non-X3D versions. These new processors are designed to boost both productivity and gaming performance. They will work with all AM5 chipsets, including the 600 and 800 series.

Prices for these new CPUs have been leaked. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is expected to cost around 5599 RMB, which is about 772 USD. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D is likely to be priced at around 4599 RMB, or 634 USD. These prices are estimates and could change. The previous generation, the 7900X3D and 7950X3D, were launched at slightly lower prices. The 7950X3D was 5299 RMB and the 7900X3D was 4499 RMB.

AMD's new CPUs are part of their Zen 5 architecture. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D will have a base clock speed of 4. 3 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5. 7 GHz. It will have 128 MB of L3 cache and 16 MB of L2 cache. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D will have a base clock speed of 4. 4 GHz and a boost clock speed of 5. 5 GHz. It will have 64 MB of L3 cache and 12 MB of L2 cache. Both CPUs will support DDR5-5600 memory and have a TDP of 170W and 120W respectively.

These new CPUs are exciting, but they also raise questions. Will the higher prices be worth the performance boost? How will they compare to Intel's latest offerings? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: AMD is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with desktop CPUs.

AMD's Big March Reveal: New Ryzen CPUs on the Way

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