AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Launch: What the Dual 3D V-Cache CPU Adds
AMD launched the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, a 16-core Zen 5 desktop processor with dual 3D V-Cache and 208 MB of total cache.
Key facts
Production status: Production
Release date: 2026-04-22
Cores / Threads: 16 / 32
Base clock: 4300 MHz
Turbo clock: 5600 MHz
TDP: 200 W
Process: 4 nm
Codename: Granite Ridge
Generation: Ryzen 9000X3D Series
All available specs
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Total cache | 208 MB |
| Launch date | April 22, 2026 |
| Package die count | 3 |
| AMD product announcement | https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-4-22-amd-launches-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition-processor.html |
| Official source | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Processor — https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.html |
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