AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: Lightning-Fast 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPU for Gamers Unleashed on ASUS B850 with 9800 MT/s DDR5

AMD is making waves with its latest development in CPU technology. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D 3D V-Cache CPU has been spotted in action on an ASUS B850 motherboard. This exciting revelation offers a glimpse into the capabilities of AMD’s newest addition, which is projected to be unveiled at CES 2026.

First Look at Ryzen 7 9850X3D on ASUS B850M AYW

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU was seen operating on an ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC WIFI7 W motherboard, known for its high-end overclocking design. This board supports up to 10,400 MT/s DDR5 memory and utilizes a 15-Phase 80A power delivery. As an engineering sample, it indicates the chip is nearing readiness for its anticipated release.

The screen displays the ASUS UEFI BIOS Utility with details of a B850M AYW GAMING OC WIFI7 W motherboard and AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-Core Processor running at 5300 MHz, with 32768 MB DDR5 9800MHz RAM.

An intriguing aspect of this leak is the G.Skill DDR5 memory kits running at an impressive 9800 MT/s, enabled by the dual DIMM design of the ASUS board.

Specifications and Technological Advances

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is set to feature 8 cores and 16 threads with a 120W TDP and a substantial 96 MB of L3 cache. It promises a significant performance upgrade with faster 5.6 GHz clock speeds—a 400 MHz increase from its predecessor, the 9800X3D. These enhancements highlight AMD’s commitment to advancing performance in their 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPUs.

AMD’s 2nd Gen V-Cache technology, integrated within all Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs, showcases cooler operations, faster speeds, and overclocking capabilities. Leaks suggest that the new V-Cache design has enabled the development of a retail dual-X3D chip, offering a 5% and 20% performance increase over the 9800X3D and 7800X3D, respectively.

AMD Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs Overview

Below is an overview of the specifications for the upcoming Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Desktop CPUs, which continue to bolster AMD’s influence in the gaming sector. Enthusiasts can look forward to more details about these powerful processors in the coming months.

CPU Name Architecture Cores / Threads Base / Boost Clock Cache Graphics (Integrated) Memory Support TDP Price (MSRP/Current 6/14/25)
Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Zen 5 16/32 4.3 / 5.6 GHz 192 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 200W $799?
Ryzen 9 9950X3D Zen 5 16/32 4.3 / 5.7 GHz 128 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 170W $699 / $699 US
Ryzen 9 9950X Zen 5 16/32 4.3 / 5.7 GHz 64 MB L3 + 16 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 170W $599 / $520 US
Ryzen 9 9900X3D Zen 5 12/24 4.4 / 5.5 GHz 128 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 120W $599 / $599 US
Ryzen 9 9900X Zen 5 12/24 4.4 / 5.6 GHz 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 120W $469 / $376 US
Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 Zen 5 12/24 3.4 / TBD GHz 64 MB L3 + 12 MB L2 2x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W TBD
Ryzen 7 9850X3D Zen 5 8/16 4.7 / 5.6 GHz 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 120W $400-$500?
Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 8/16 4.7 / 5.2 GHz 96 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 120W $479 / $472 US
Ryzen 7 9700X Zen 5 8/16 3.8 / 5.5 GHz 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W/105W $329 / $304 US
Ryzen 7 9700F Zen 5 8/16 3.8 / 5.5 GHz 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 N/A DDR5-5600 65W $249 US?
Ryzen 7 PRO 9745 Zen 5 8/16 3.8 / TBD GHz 32 MB L3 + 8 MB L2 2x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W TBD
Ryzen 5 9600X3D Zen 5 6/12 TBD 96 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 2x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W TBD
Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5 6/12 3.9 / 5.4 GHz 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 2 x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W/105W $249 / $179 US
Ryzen 5 PRO 9645 Zen 5 6/12 3.9 / TBD GHz 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 2x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W TBD
Ryzen 5 9600 Zen 5 6/12 3.8 / 5.2 GHz 32 MB L3 + 6 MB L2 2x RDNA 2 CUs DDR5-5600 65W $189 / ?