AMD announced its new generation processors at the event held just before CES 2025. Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D models aim to offer superior performance that appeals to desktop gamers and content creators. In addition, the Ryzen Z2 series processors developed for portable devices and the Ryzen 9000HX series designed for use in laptops were also introduced. Thus, AMD continues to address the different needs of its users by offering a strong choice on both desktop and mobile platforms.
Ryzen 9 9950X3D stands out as a processor with 16 cores and 32 threads designed especially for desktop gamers and content creators. This model, which stands out with its 144 MB cache and clock speeds up to 5.7 GHz, uses AMD’s second generation 3D V-Cache technology. This technology provides both lower temperatures and higher performance by associating the processor cores more closely with the cooling system. Ryzen 9 9900X3D offers 12 cores and 24 threads, offers another strong alternative with 140 MB cache and 5.5 GHz clock speed.
| Model | Sunflower seed/ Thread |
Boost4 / Base Frequency | Total Cache | PCIe® | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen™ 9950X3D | 16E/32E | Up to 5.7GHz / 4.3GHz | 144MB | 5th Generation | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen™ 9900X3D | 12E/24E | Up to 5.5GHz / 4.4GHz | 140MB | 5th Generation | 120W |
Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen 9000HX processors were also introduced
AMD takes mobile gaming performance to a new level with the Ryzen Z2 series developed for portable devices. Ryzen Z2 Extreme stands out with its 8-core “Zen 5” architecture and RDNA 3.5 based graphics processor. While this model offers a 5.0 GHz clock speed and 16 graphics cores, it also prioritizes energy efficiency with a thermal design power ranging from 15-35W. Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go models, developed for smaller-sized systems, aim for lower energy consumption without sacrificing performance. All these models will be available to users on portable gaming devices starting from the first quarter of 2025.
The Ryzen 9000HX series targets the highest level of performance for mobile laptops. Especially the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D model is designed for gamers and content creators with 16 cores and 32 threads. Offering 144 MB cache and a clock speed of up to 5.4 GHz, this processor stands out as one of AMD’s most powerful options that pushes the performance boundaries in portable systems. However, thanks to DDR5 memory support and second generation 3D V-Cache technology, high performance is provided with lower power consumption.
| Model | Core/Thread | Boost6 / Base Frequency | Total Cache | Graphics Model AMD | Graphics Cores | cTDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D | 16/32 | Up to 5.4GHz / 2.5GHz | 144MB | AMD Radeon™ 610M graphics | 2 | 55-75W |
| AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX | 16/32 | Up to 5.4GHz / 2.5GHz | 80MB | AMD Radeon™ 610M graphics | 2 | 55-75W |
| AMD Ryzen™ 9 9850HX | 12/24 | Up to 5.2GHz / 3.0GHz | 76MB | AMD Radeon™ 610M graphics | 2 | 45-75W |
With its new processors, AMD aims to improve both user experience and performance standards in the gaming world. In the tests, it is stated that Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides a performance increase of up to 64% compared to previous generation models. Despite this, no official statement has been made about pricing yet. This raises curiosity about how AMD will shape its competition with its rivals.
As the release dates of the new generation processors approach, it seems that AMD will continue to attract attention with its innovative solutions on both desktop and mobile platforms. So much so that these models, developed to meet the different needs of users, seem to gain an important place in the technology world with their balance of performance and energy efficiency.