AMD rumored to launch dual‑X3D chips with 192MB L3 cache

As per hardware leaker chi11eddog, AMD is preparing to launch two new Granite Ridge X3D series CPUs. These upcoming processors may serve as refreshed versions of the Ryzen 9000 X3D series, bolstering the company's gaming CPU offerings.

The initial CPU appears comparable to AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It boasts eight cores, 96MB of L3 cache, and a TDP of 120W. This processor could either be a newer iteration with improved clock speeds (potentially a Ryzen 7 9850X3D) or a lower-frequency model aimed at a more affordable price point (possibly a Ryzen 7 9700X3D).

AMD’s second rumored X3D CPU is particularly intriguing. It is said to come with 16 cores, a TDP of 200W, and 192MB of L3 cache. Unlike the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, this CPU includes an AMD V-Cache chiplet on both of its 8-core CCDs. This setup grants each chiplet 96MB of L3 cache, resulting in a total of 192MB of L3 cache for the CPU. If it launches, this would mark the first dual-CCD AMD Ryzen X3D CPU featuring 3D V-Cache on both chiplets, making them ideal for gaming tasks.

Although there have been a handful of prototypes surfacing over time, none have reached retail. AMD has also recently dismissed the idea of Ryzen X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache stacked on both dies, indicating economic challenges as the primary rationale, yet a niche may have emerged for these CPUs to enter the retail space.

It remains uncertain if or when AMD will unveil these new X3D gaming processors. This could serve as AMD’s response to Intel’s expected Arrow Lake Refresh. In any case, the introduction of new X3D CPUs would further solidify AMD’s dominance in the gaming CPU sector.

While the anticipated Granite Ridge X3D CPUs are thrilling, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D continues to set benchmarks with its 8 cores, 96MB of 3D V-Cache, and outstanding gaming capabilities. As always, for the latest news on hardware launches and industry developments, be sure to follow our dedicated hardware coverage.