Description
The World’s First Dual AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology-Based Desktop Processor to Unlock a New Future of Computing for Developers and Creators
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor is engineered to accelerate complex compile times, large-scale simulations and memory-intensive workflows. With dual 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology delivering 208MB of total cache, the processor is designed to keep more data closer to the cores, which can reduce memory bottlenecks and enable faster iteration cycles.
Powered by “Zen 5” architecture and built on a 4nm process, it provides the sustained performance required for demanding creation and development environments. Compared to the previous generation, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor shows average uplifts of 5% to 8% in creator workloads including DaVinci Resolve and Blender, and in massive source code builds including Unreal Engine and Chromium2,3,4,5. By combining expanded cache capacity with high core counts and advanced architecture enhancements, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition gives developers the performance headroom needed to build, test and deploy next-generation applications with greater speed and confidence.
| GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Name | AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition |
| Architecture / Codename | Zen 5 / Granite Ridge AM5 |
| Market Segment | Enthusiast Desktop |
| Launch Date | 4/22/2026 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Cores / Threads | 16 Cores / 32 Threads (SMT Supported) |
| Boost Clock | Up to 5.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 4.3 GHz |
| L2 / L3 Cache | 16 MB / 192 MB |
| Default TDP | 200W |
| Overclocking Support | Unlocked, AMD EXPO™, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer |
| CONNECTIVITY & MEMORY | |
| CPU Socket | AM5 |
| PCI Express® Version | PCIe® 5.0 (28 Total / 24 Usable Lanes) |
| Memory Type | DDR5 (Up to 256 GB, ECC Supported) |
| Max Memory Speed | 2x1R/2x2R: DDR5-5600 | 4x1R/4x2R: DDR5-3600 |
| USB Support | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 x USB 2.0 |
| GRAPHICS CAPABILITIES | |
| Graphics Model | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Core Count / Frequency | 2 Cores / 2200 MHz |
| Display Output | USB Type-C® DisplayPort™ Alternate Mode |
| THERMAL & PHYSICAL | |
| Process Technology | TSMC 4nm (CPU), TSMC 6nm (I/O) |
| Max Operating Temp (Tjmax) | 95°C |
| Recommended Cooler | Liquid cooler (None included in box) |
