AMD Confirms Ryzen 7 9850X3D with Second-Generation 3D V-Cache
The Ryzen 9000X3D gaming processor lineup will receive a new addition.
AMD has indirectly confirmed the existence of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor — a new 8-core model with second-generation 3D V-Cache technology. A mention of the chip appeared on the official AMD support page, becoming the first signal of the upcoming release, as there has been no formal announcement yet.
Although the specifications are not listed on the site, early leaks reported that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D will be part of the Zen 5 lineup and will feature 8 cores and 16 threads with a TDP of 120W. Like the previous Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the new product will offer 96 MB of L3 cache, but the key difference will be an increase in the maximum frequency to 5.6 GHz — 500 MHz higher than the junior model.
The second-generation 3D V-Cache architecture is faster, cooler, and officially supports overclocking for the first time, which, combined with increased frequencies, should provide a significant increase in gaming performance.
Rumor has it that along with the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the company is also preparing a 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which could become the new flagship of the Ryzen 9000X3D family.
The official presentation of the updated lineup is expected to take place in early 2026.
