AMD Ryzen 9000X3D Series: Full Lineup, Benchmarks, and Gaming Dominance in Late 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025AMD Ryzen 9000X3D Series: Full Lineup, Benchmarks, and Gaming Dominance in Late 2025
AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D series has taken the gaming world by storm in 2025. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D launched in November 2024 as the fastest gaming CPU available, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 9950X3D followed in March 2025—bringing second-gen 3D V-Cache, higher clocks, full overclocking, and strong performance in both gaming and productivity.
Official image of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D
Second-gen 3D V-Cache placed below the cores for superior cooling
The Key Innovation: Cache Below the Cores
AMD's second-gen 3D V-Cache moves the 64MB stack underneath the core die. This allows direct cooler contact, unlocking higher boost clocks, lower thermals, and—for the first time—full manual overclocking support on X3D processors.
The Complete Ryzen 9000X3D Lineup
The series retains 64MB stacked cache per V-Cache CCD (asymmetric on dual-CCD models), but the new placement delivers big real-world gains:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost Clock | Total L3 Cache | TDP | MSRP | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 9950X3D | 16/32 | Up to 5.7GHz | 144MB (asymmetric) | 170W | $699 | March 2025 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X3D | 12/24 | Up to 5.5GHz | 140MB (asymmetric) | 120W | $599 | March 2025 |
| Ryzen 7 9800X3D | 8/16 | Up to 5.2GHz | 96MB | 120W | $479 | November 2024 |
Benchmark Dominance and Real-World Performance
The 9800X3D delivers 15-30% gaming uplifts over non-X3D chips and beats Intel's best. The higher-core 9900X3D/9950X3D maintain strong gaming leads while vastly improving productivity over prior X3D generations.
9800X3D leading gaming charts
Excellent efficiency gains
Why the 9000X3D Series Excels
Standout features:
- Top-tier gaming FPS and ultra-smooth 1% lows
- Full manual overclocking support
- Stronger productivity than previous X3D models
- Long-term AM5 platform support (through 2027+)
Potential drawbacks: Premium pricing, asymmetric cache on Ryzen 9 models (may need occasional game scheduling tweaks), and high demand leading to stock shortages.
The community widely hails the 9800X3D as the best gaming CPU ever, with the full lineup extending AMD's lead heading into 2026.
Outlook: X3D Leadership Set to Continue
The Ryzen 9000X3D series has solidified AMD's gaming throne while becoming more versatile all-rounders. With Zen 6 on the horizon, the AM5 era remains incredibly exciting for enthusiasts.
Which Ryzen 9000X3D is in your build? Share your experiences in the comments!