AMD has officially teased the much anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D series, which will be unveiled on November 7, 2024. AMD has remained tight-lipped about the details or technical specs of the upcoming processors, the announcement serves as a direct counter to Intelโs Arrow Lake launch, which is scheduled for October 24, 2024. AMD has been facing disappointing reception of their new Ryzen 9000 series due to poor gen-on-gen improvements and a staggered motherboard launch only made it much more confusing.
The upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D series will possibly follow a similar strategy as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D,ย which is currently regarded as the fastest gaming CPU on the market. The 3D V-Cache technology that powered the previous X3D models is expected to feature in the new lineup, especially as AMD looks to further extend its lead in gaming performance but that is yet to be seen as the 7800X3D still beats out the 9950X in gaming. A newer Ryzen 7 9800X3D could offer even more improvements over its predecessor if we follow the same improvement of the 7800X getting V-Cache as the 7800X3D. Although no technical specifications have been officially released, AMDโs focus is clear: challenging Intelโs Core Ultra 9 285K and maintaining its foothold as the go-to choice for gaming enthusiasts.
Price Cuts for the Ryzen 9000 Series
As part of its strategy to undercut Intel ahead of the holiday season, AMD has also announced significant price reductions on its existing Ryzen 9000 series processors. The cuts, which became effective on October 20, 2024, reduce the price of the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X by $50, bringing it down to $600. Other models in the lineup also see reductions, including the Ryzen 9 9900X, which is now available for $470 (down $30), the Ryzen 7 9700X at $330, and the entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X at $250.
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Previous Price | New Price | Price Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 9950X | 16/32 | $650 | $600 | $50 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | 12/24 | $500 | $470 | $30 |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | 8/16 | $360 | $330 | $30 |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | 6/12 | $280 | $250 | $30 |
These cuts represent AMDโs attempt to offer competitive pricing as Intel prepares to release its Arrow Lake processors. However, itโs worth noting that the reduced prices may vary by region, and some models had already been discounted by retailers prior to AMDโs official announcement. The timing of these cuts signals AMDโs intent to offer better value to consumers, especially with many turning to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to upgrade their systems.
While AMD has only officially teased the 9800X3D for the November 7 announcement, the companyโs messaging has hinted at the possibility of additional X3D models launching on the same day. AMDโs past generation of X3D chips included three modelsโthe Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Ryzen 9 7950X3D, and Ryzen 9 7900X3Dโleading many to speculate that a similar multi-tiered launch could occur for the Ryzen 9000X3D series. The wording though is very careful as AMD is using singulars on available material meaning they could only be launching a single SKU.
With AMD teasing its Ryzen 9000X3D processors and rolling out price cuts for its existing models, the company is clearly gearing up for an intense holiday sales period. The upcoming showdown between AMDโs X3D series and Intelโs Arrow Lake processors will likely shape the direction of the desktop CPU market for 2024 and beyond. Gaming enthusiasts and performance users should keep a close eye on November 7, as AMD looks poised to make a significant impact.
