AMD has released the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 7900X3D, its first Ryzen 7000 Series processors to feature 3D V-Cache, enabling what the company has claimed to be up to 14% faster performance than the previous generation, making them the fastest gaming processors in the world. While it’s too early to tell how these new X3D chips are selling compared to their standard Zen 4 counterparts, there does seem to be some healthy interest toward the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which is already sold out at major retailers at the time of this posting, including Newegg, Best Buy, and the official AMD store despite its premium $699 price tag. Be sure to check out our review of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, where it’s been described as the perfect gaming-capable CPU.
Ryzen 7000X3D Series Specifications
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Cache | TDP | SEP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 16C/32T | Up to 5.7 GHz / 4.2 GHz | 144MB | 120W | $699 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 12C/24T | Up to 5.6 GHz / 4.4 GHz | 140MB | 120W | $599 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8C/16T | Up to 5.0 GHz / 4.2 GHz | 104MB | 120W | $449 |
From an AMD blurb:
All rise for the undeniable king of gaming. Three new AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors with AMD 3D V-Cache technology for a massive gaming performance boost. With the introduction of the new Ryzen 9 7950X3D and Ryzen 9 7900X3D, AMD combines its top-end processors with up to 144MB of on-chip memory. This means that enthusiasts can harness the power of the ultimate gaming and creator performance in one chip. No workload is off limits with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series and 3D V-Cache technology.
