AMD has just announced that it will unveil the next generation of Ryzen 9000X3D chips on November 7. These new chips will succeed the popular Ryzen 7000X3D series, including the 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the powerful 12-core 7900X3D and 16-core 7950X3D.
The new 9000X3D models will be built on the latest AM5 architecture, just like the other Ryzen 9000 series chips. They’ll also include AMD’s 3D V-cache technology, adding an extra layer of L3 cache to significantly boost gaming performance.
Interestingly, the timing of this announcement raises some eyebrows. The 7000X3D chips launched five months after the standard models, but AMD has accelerated the 9000X3D release to three months after the Ryzen 9000’s August launch. This quick turnaround likely stems from the disappointing response and modest performance improvements of the 9000 series.
Adding to the intrigue, this news comes just weeks after Intel unveiled its next generation of desktop processors. While Intel didn’t promise significant performance gains over its previous models, they were transparent in their presentation—unlike AMD. This transparency has made Intel’s announcement look more favorable, while AMD has struggled with public perception since the 9000 series launch.
The eagerly awaited 9000X3D series could be AMD’s way out of its current slump. If rumors are correct, the 8-core 9800X3D may hit the market first, unlike the 7800X3D, which launched a month after the other 7000X3D models. This time, the 9900X3D and 9950X3D will feature 3D V-cache on both CCDs, unlike the previous models that featured it on just one.
When it comes to actual performance, some leaked slides from MSI suggest we can expect productivity performance similar to the non-X3D variants, but with significantly better gaming capabilities. However, many expect the increase in gaming performance compared to the 7000X3D chips to be minimal. Whether this will be enough to pull AMD out of its current situation or lead to another underwhelming 9000 series launch still hangs in the balance.
