AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Benchmarked Ahead of Launch, Shows Significant Performance Gains

The Zen 5-based processor, set to release on March 12 for $699, demonstrates a 14% single-thread improvement over its predecessor in early PassMark tests.

• AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, is scheduled for official release on March 12, priced at $699.
• Early PassMark benchmarks show the 9950X3D delivering a 14% single-thread performance boost and an 11.5% multi-thread uplift compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
• The processor integrates AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache technology, enabling a total of 144MB cache for enhanced performance in gaming and multi-threaded tasks.
• With a TDP of 170W, the 9950X3D achieves higher clock speeds, boasting a base clock of 4.3 GHz and a boost clock of 5.7 GHz, while maintaining improved thermal performance.
• AMD claims the 9950X3D outperforms Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K by up to 20% in specific gaming scenarios, though real-world performance reviews are awaited after the launch.

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