AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked, expected to launch in early 2025

[DragonSlayer101]

Something to look forward to: Following the recent launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD is reportedly set to unveil a pair of faster processors with 3D V-cache. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D are said to join AMD's Zen 5 lineup at CES 2025, and the latter has now been tested in the Factorio benchmark, revealing impressive performance gains over the 7950X3D.

The Factorio benchmark is hosted on a site called Factoriobox, which lists test results for the 9950X3D (via @Olrak_29), marking the first time the CPU has been spotted online. In the test, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D scored 654.9 UPS, which is much higher than the scores put up by the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. While the former scored 553.7 UPS on average, the latter notched up an average score of 427.5 UPS.

It is worth noting that Factorio benchmarks depend on not just the CPU, but also the memory clock and timings, so the results should be taken with a grain of salt. For example, the average score for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D on Factoriobox is lower than that of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, while the 5800X3D handily outperforms the 7800X3D, suggesting that this particular benchmark may not be the most accurate indicator of CPU performance.

The 9950X3D was leaked earlier this week by Gigabyte, which hinted at the next-gen flagship in a press release. According to the Taiwanese manufacturer, a new "X3D Turbo Mode" in its motherboards will allow AMD's upcoming "16-core X3D processor" to offer "up to 18%" faster performance, presumably over the 7950X3D.

The chip was also reportedly mentioned recently by Thermal Grizzly, which claimed that its cooling solutions will be fully compatible with the upcoming flagship.

Leaks suggest that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D will feature 16 cores and 32 threads in two Zen 5 CCDs. It is expected to sport 128MB of L3 cache, divided equally between the CCDs and a 3D V-Cache stack. Additionally, it is tipped to feature 16MB of L2 cache.

There's no word on the clock speeds and TDPs for now, but online speculation suggests that the 9950X3D could offer higher clock speeds than the 7950X3D and have a default TDP between 120 and 170W. It should also support overclocking like the 9800X3D.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked, expected to launch in early 2025

 

[passwordistaco]

"AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked"

At least it's an actual game and not Geekbench.

 

[mammoth30]

Wut tha heck I need to buy a game to run this benchmark. That is some sneaky marketing.....

 

[Kotters]

Need to benchmark an endgame Factorio Space Exploration save.

 

[airbornex]

Gigabyte: ‘X3D Turbo Mode’ gives an 18% boost! Reality: ‘Grain of Salt Mode’ fully engaged until we see these actually deliver on normal workloads.

 

[AnilD]

The 5800X3D competing in these benchmarks hints at the lasting impact of 3D V-Cache for games with high dependency on single-thread cache access. The Factorio benchmark is interesting because it really highlights how memory speed and cache hierarchy impact real-time simulation performance. It’s not just raw GHz or core counts that matter here – Factorio stresses CPU architectures in a way that’s hard for traditional benchmarks to capture.

 

[kiwigraeme]

Suppose as it's latest 3D CPU is getting rave reviews even in creation apps, the people who pay it all feel they are missing out.
So now 9950x3D and get the fastest consumer CPU for creation and gaming.
Also isn't AMD meant to get some more gains with some new matching memory modules to come.

Add in the strix halo APUs - Intel will be slaughtered. Then again maybe the motherboards for Intel will be packaged big time into kits as pretty good prices, but can't see manufacturers racing to make more

 

[Eldrach]

Suppose as it's latest 3D CPU is getting rave reviews even in creation apps, the people who pay it all feel they are missing out.
So now 9950x3D and get the fastest consumer CPU for creation and gaming.
Also isn't AMD meant to get some more gains with some new matching memory modules to come.

Add in the strix halo APUs - Intel will be slaughtered. Then again maybe the motherboards for Intel will be packaged big time into kits as pretty good prices, but can't see manufacturers racing to make more

The 9950 X3D will be interesting indeed, the scheduling between the chiplets in gaming is usually what hampers the performance and prevents it from becoming the "gaming king" - so how the 3d cache will affect these results might tip the scales into something we haven't seen so far

 

[occsdude]

The ole double dip. I see what AMD did there. Release news of a better chip coming soon just hours after selling out the fastest, new gaming CPU. Nvidia uses the same tactics. I hope Intel gets competitive in the gaming space again and we're not stuck with one option for too long.

 

[BbN48]

And how much might it cost?

 

[Nictron]

Hi All,

For clarity: It is expected to sport 128MB of L3 cache, divided equally between the CCDs and a 3D V-Cache stack

Does this mean that both CCDs will have 3D-VCache?

Thanks.

 

[HardReset]

Hi All,

For clarity: It is expected to sport 128MB of L3 cache, divided equally between the CCDs and a 3D V-Cache stack

Does this mean that both CCDs will have 3D-VCache?

Thanks.

It will have 32+32MB L3 cache, that's for sure. No idea where that "shared 128MB L3 cache" comes from. Total BS if you ask me.

Leaks suggest it will have V-cache on both CCDs and considering clock speed penalty should be smaller, it makes more sense now.

 

[Ashford]

2025 is my rig replacement year.. really happy to see a viable CPU contender after seeing the **** Intel is trying to sell.

 

[Cabuzzi]

The ole double dip. I see what AMD did there. Release news of a better chip coming soon just hours after selling out the fastest, new gaming CPU. Nvidia uses the same tactics. I hope Intel gets competitive in the gaming space again and we're not stuck with one option for too long.

If the currently released chips this past week aren't the "gaming king", then what are??

 

[Strawman]

Just to be clear, intel still dominates in the big factorio maps, which is what matters. The game is locked to 60 anyways, the performance goal is to maintain 60 ups with the biggest base possible. You need an intel chip for that

https://factoriobox.1au.us/results?...9f36f221ca8ef1c45ba72be8620b&vl=&vh=&sort=ups

 

[occsdude]

If the currently released chips this past week aren't the "gaming king", then what are??

I think my comment was pretty clear, and I honestly don't understand your statement except as a misunderstanding of my comment. I was just pointing out a common marketing tactic. Please do elaborate though if you like.

If you're insinuating Intel is the gaming king right now there is not a single reputable tech reviewer who would agree with you.

 

[Colonel Blimp]

Just to be clear, intel still dominates in the big factorio maps, which is what matters. The game is locked to 60 anyways, the performance goal is to maintain 60 ups with the biggest base possible. You need an intel chip for that

https://factoriobox.1au.us/results?...9f36f221ca8ef1c45ba72be8620b&vl=&vh=&sort=ups

Your link shows the 9800x3d ahead. What am I missing?

 

[d0x360]

Nooo stop tempting me.. I have a 7950x3d and originally it was used for like.. 85% gaming but now I'm using it like 30% gaming and the rest video and productivity related which happened only because the damn CPU was so much faster than my 5800x lol

 

[Strawman]

Your link shows the 9800x3d ahead. What am I missing?

True, the 9800x 3d is now on top. But the last couple of years amd was praised about it's factorio performance when intel was actually dominating that games. Look at how far you have to scroll to find the 7800x 3d

 

[Cabuzzi]

I think my comment was pretty clear, and I honestly don't understand your statement except as a misunderstanding of my comment. I was just pointing out a common marketing tactic. Please do elaborate though if you like.

If you're insinuating Intel is the gaming king right now there is not a single reputable tech reviewer who would agree with you.

Definitely not assuming that, apologies. I actually replied to the wrong comment. Eldrach said "the scheduling between the chiplets in gaming is usually what hampers the performance and prevents it from becoming the "gaming king". I meant to reply to that.

It sounded to me like he was trying to say another chip other than the 9950X3D (or the currently "available" 9800X3D) was the "gaming king".

 

[Cabuzzi]

True, the 9800x 3d is now on top. But the last couple of years amd was praised about it's factorio performance when intel was actually dominating that games. Look at how far you have to scroll to find the 7800x 3d

I'm not even sure why Factorio is being called out as a game that could properly influence the title of "gaming king". It's not in the top 10 steam list (or even top 20). Intel has dominated it... yes, and it should be considered as one in a variety of games tested, for sure (it's still popular). Saying "you need an Intel for that" is silly. If it's the only game you play, maybe, but otherwise...