AMD · Ryzen

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

Released April 2026

A 16-core Zen 5 processor with AMD 3D V-Cache on both chiplets, 192 MB of L3 cache in all, for development and creative work.

Cores: 16/32
Boost: 5.6 GHz
L3: 192 MB
Power: 200 W
Socket: AM5

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What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it performs very well at everything, matching the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in games and edging past the 9950X3D in multi-core work, with gains in a few cache-sensitive workloads. They also agree the improvements over the 9950X3D are small for a much higher price; PC Gamer, Club386 and KitGuru noted higher temperatures or power draw.

From tomshardware.com, pcgamer.com, club386.com and kitguru.net

Specifications

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Cores and clocks

Cores: 16
Threads: 32
Base clock: 4.3 GHz
Boost clock: 5.6 GHz
L3 cache: 192 MB
Cores: 16 Zen 5 cores with simultaneous multithreading; codename Granite Ridge AM5; 3 dies in the package
Clocks: Precision Boost 2; Precision Boost Overdrive and Curve Optimizer supported
Cache: L1 1280 KB, L2 16 MB, L3 192 MB

Graphics and AI

Built-in graphics: Yes
Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics, 2 graphics cores at 2200 MHz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Platform

Socket: AM5
Base power: 200 W
Unlocked: Yes
Cooler in the box: No
Memory support: DDR5, 2 channels, up to 256 GB (UDIMM); DDR5-5600 with 2 modules, DDR5-3600 with 4; ECC with motherboard support
PCIe: PCIe 5.0; 28 lanes (24 usable); native USB: 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1 × USB 2.0
Chipsets: A620, X670E, X670, B650E, B650, X870E, X870, B840, B850
Process: TSMC 4nm FinFET (CPU cores), TSMC 6nm FinFET (I/O die)
Cooler: Not included; Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance; Tjmax 95°C

Pros and cons

Pros

192 MB of L3 cache, with 3D V-Cache on both chiplets
16 cores and 32 threads

Cons

200 W default TDP; AMD recommends a liquid cooler
Up to 5.6 GHz boost, 100 MHz below the 9950X3D
No cooler in the box

Closest rivals

Model	Cores	Boost	L3	Power	Socket	Released
IntelCore Ultra 5 250K Plus	18/18	5.3 GHz	30 MB	125 W	LGA1851	Mar 2026
AMDRyzen 9 9950X3D	16/32	5.7 GHz	128 MB	170 W	AM5	Mar 2025
AMDRyzen 9 9950X	16/32	5.7 GHz	64 MB	170 W	AM5	Aug 2024

Sources

Photo: amd.com

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