AMD’s Ryzen 9000 series CPUs are known for their powerful performance, and it seems the company might be accelerating its release of 3D V-Cache versions. According to a leak on the Chiphell forums, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, potentially a top contender for best processor, could be arriving as early as October. This leak, originating from a user with a history of accurate leaks, claims that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be released in late October, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D will follow in early 2025.
Adding fuel to the fire, AMD has confirmed it is working on “really cool differentiators” for its Ryzen 9000 CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology. These new features remain a mystery, but the leak aligns with AMD’s previous statements. The launch of AMD’s X870 chipset on September 30 also sets the stage for new 3D V-Cache chips.
While AMD’s October 10 event, “Advancing AI,” is primarily focused on AI accelerators and Epyc server CPUs, the company has hinted at “networking and AI PC updates” in its announcement. The gaming-focused 3D V-Cache chips could potentially make a surprise appearance at this event.
The expected release of Intel’s next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs by the end of October might be pushing AMD to accelerate the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The midrange Ryzen 9000 CPUs have struggled in gaming performance, making the Ryzen 7 7800X3D the preferred choice for gamers. A faster release of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D could solidify AMD’s gaming dominance.
However, it’s crucial to remember that this is just a rumor. AMD has yet to officially confirm the release date for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. If the leak proves true, the October 10 event will likely be the stage for the announcement.
