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AMD's New 9850X3D Leaked: Faster Gaming?
1 Dec
Summary
- AMD's 9850X3D CPU leaked with a 5.6GHz boost clock.
- The new chip features eight cores and 16 threads.
- It boasts 96MB of L3 cache and a 120W TDP.
AMD has unintentionally disclosed information regarding an upcoming iteration of its high-performance gaming processor, the 9850X3D. This new chip is expected to maintain the eight-core, 16-thread configuration of its predecessor while featuring an elevated boost clock speed of 5.6GHz. This increase represents a significant jump from the standard 9800X3D's 5.2GHz, potentially offering a noticeable performance advantage.
The 9850X3D was spotted on AMD's French driver website, detailing its specifications. It aligns with AMD's strategy of utilizing 3D V-Cache technology for enhanced gaming performance. The chip will come with 96MB of L3 cache and a 120W TDP, similar to the current 9800X3D, indicating no additional cooling demands. This suggests it could become the go-to gaming CPU until the Zen 6 generation arrives.
This leak also coincides with information about another upcoming X3D chip, the 9950X3D2, which features 3D V-Cache on both core complex die chiplets and a 5.6GHz boost clock. While the 9850X3D doesn't require special cooling, the 9950X3D2 has a higher 200W TDP. Pricing for the 9850X3D is speculative but likely to exceed the $450-$480 range of the 9800X3D initially.
