AMD Ryzen™ 9 9900X3D — Premium 3D V-Cache Desktop Processor

Next-Gen Performance for Gaming & High-End Workloads

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D is a cutting-edge desktop CPU built on AMD’s Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) architecture. With 12 cores and 24 threads plus large 128 MB of L3 cache thanks to 3D V-Cache technology, it delivers both strong gaming responsiveness and excellent multi-threaded throughput for creative and productivity workloads.

Key Specifications

• 🧠 Cores / Threads: 12 cores and 24 threads with AMD Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT).

• ⚡ Base Clock: 4.4 GHz

• 🚀 Boost Clock: Up to 5.5 GHz for high-performance bursts.

• 🗃️ L3 Cache: 128 MB shared (with 3D V-Cache).

• 🧠 L2 Cache: 12 MB total (1 MB per core).

• 🔌 Socket: AM5 (LGA 1718) — modern platform with PCIe 5.0 support.

• 💻 Memory Support: Dual-channel DDR5-5600 (up to ~192 GB).

• 🎨 Integrated Graphics: Radeon Graphics included for basic display (use discrete GPU for serious gaming).

• 🔧 Unlocked Multiplier: Yes — enables overclocking and custom tuning.

• 🔥 TDP: 120 W (requires quality cooling).

• 🔗 PCIe: PCIe Gen 5 lanes for next-gen GPUs and NVMe storage.

Performance Highlights

🎮 Exceptional Gaming Capability

The large 3D V-Cache substantially increases effective cache size, boosting frame rates and latency-sensitive performance in modern game engines when compared with non-X3D designs.

🧠 Strong Multi-Threaded Workloads

With 12 cores/24 threads and Zen 5 efficiency gains, the 9900X3D handles demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and simulation with competitive performance.

⚙️ Balanced Power & Cooling

Despite its performance class, the 120 W TDP allows for balanced thermal design in enthusiast builds — though high-quality air or liquid cooling is recommended for sustained loads.

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