AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Leak: 16-Core Zen5 CPU with 192MB Cache, 200W TDP “On the Way”
A major leak from trusted hardware insider chi11eddog has exposed AMD’s plans for a groundbreaking Ryzen 9000 series CPU: a 16-core Zen5 powerhouse featuring 192MB of L3 cache and a 200W TDP. This “99X3DW” model (tentative name) signals AMD’s bold leap into dual-chiplet 3D V-Cache technology – a feat previously deemed too costly for consumer desktops.
The Game-Changing Specs
According to chi11eddog’s board manufacturer sources:
- 16 Zen5 Cores: Dual-CCD design (8 cores per chiplet)
- 192MB L3 Cache: 64MB 3D V-Cache + 32MB native cache per CCD
- 200W TDP: 30W higher than Ryzen 9 9950X3D for enhanced sustained performance
- Granite Ridge Architecture: Optimized for DDR5-6000+ and PCIe 5.0
This configuration eliminates AMD’s previous compromise of pairing one 3D V-Cache chiplet with a standard one – now both chiplets get the cache treatment.
New Granite Ridge CPU on the way.
— chi11eddog (@g01d3nm4ng0) August 4, 2025
8C/16T/120W/96MB L3 Cache.
16C/32T/200W/192MB L3 Cache. 192MB…🧐🧐🧐
Why Dual 3D V-Cache Matters
Traditional Ryzen X3D CPUs (like the 7950X3D) faced a critical limitation:
- Only one chiplet had 3D V-Cache, forcing core-parking during gaming
- Users manually toggled between “gaming” (cache-optimized) and “productivity” modes
The new 192MB cache design promises:
Seamless gaming/profiling performance without mode-switching
~50% more L3 cache vs. current 128MB X3D models
Reduced latency for data-heavy workloads (AI, simulation, UE5 development)
Full Ryzen 9000 Lineup Leaked
VideoCardz.com supplemented the report with these alleged specs:
| Model | Cores | Max Clock | L3 Cache | TDP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99X3DW | 16 | TBD | 192MB | 200W | TBD |
| 9950X3D | 16 | 5.7GHz | 128MB | 170W | $699 |
| 9950X | 16 | 5.7GHz | 64MB | 170W | $599 |
| 9900X3D | 12 | 5.5GHz | 128MB | 120W | $599 |
| 9700X3D | 8 | TBD | 96MB | 120W | TBD |
Challenges & Expectations
AMD historically avoided dual 3D V-Cache due to:
- Yield/complexity costs: Stacking cache dies doubles failure risk
- Thermal constraints: 200W TDP demands premium cooling
- Pricing: Likely $799-$999 positioning (above 9950X3D’s $699)
If executed well, this could dominate Intel’s Arrow Lake in cache-sensitive workloads.
Also, Read
- AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000X Launched – 64-Core Enthusiast CPU at $4,999
- AMD Ryzen 9000G APU Refresh Rumored – Rebranded 8000G Without Zen 5 Cores?
- ASUS Confirms AMD Ryzen 7 9700F – First Zen 5 CPU Without Integrated Graphics
Availability
Ryzen 9000 CPUs are expected Q4 2024/Q1 2025. AMD hasn’t commented, but chi11eddog’s track record lends credibility.