AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) released the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, the first processor that brings dual AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology to the desktop, unlocking a new level of performance for developers, creators and gamers.

Built for demanding developers, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor combines high-performance “Zen 5” core technology with dual 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology across all 16 cores, delivering 208MB of total cache for expanded cache capacity and low latency. The result is exceptional responsiveness, increased throughput and flexibility to power next-generation development and creation workflows.

Innovation Pushes Forward

AMD redefined gaming performance in 2022 with the introduction of the Ryzen™ 7 5800X3D processor, the world’s first X3D processor with AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology. The Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D followed that breakthrough as the first 16-core processor with AMD 3D V-Cache technology.

AMD evolved the design with second-generation AMD 3D V-Cache technology, repositioning the stacked cache beneath the processor cores to help lower temperatures, support higher sustained frequencies and improve efficiency.

Now AMD advances that legacy with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor. It marks the next step in AMD’s continued innovation for next-generation applications.

“I’m excited to introduce the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the world’s first desktop processor with AMD 3D V-Cache on both chiplets, delivering an incredible 208MB of on-chip memory,” said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD. “This is the next evolution, and with a simple drop-in upgrade on AM5, we’re delivering the absolute best performance for world-class gaming and content creation.”

Built for Developers and Creators

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor is engineered to accelerate complex compile times, large-scale simulations and memory-intensive workflows. With dual 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology delivering 208MB of total cache, the processor is designed to keep more data closer to the cores, which can reduce memory bottlenecks and enable faster iteration cycles.

Powered by “Zen 5” architecture and built on a 4nm process, it provides the sustained performance required for demanding creation and development environments. Compared to the previous generation, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor shows average uplifts of 5% to 8% in creator workloads including DaVinci Resolve and Blender, and in massive source code builds including Unreal Engine and Chromium2,3,4,5. By combining expanded cache capacity with high core counts and advanced architecture enhancements, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition gives developers the performance headroom needed to build, test and deploy next-generation applications with greater speed and confidence.

"Alienware is the first to bring the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition to market, and the Area-51 is the platform we built to make the most of it — combining AMD's dual 3D V-Cache architecture with Alienware's thermal engineering to deliver a level of processing performance that creators and gamers haven't had access to before,” said Matt McGowan, Head of Product, Alienware. “This is the most powerful Alienware desktop we've ever built with AMD."

Pricing and Availability

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processors are available starting today at leading retailers for $899 (SEP) and in systems from original equipment manufacturers (OEM), including the Alienware Area-51 Desktop.