AMD’s dominance in the gaming CPU market—particularly with its Ryzen processors featuring 3D V-Cache technology—continues to grow. Now, a fresh rumor suggests the company is preparing to push the limits even further with an upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D processor boasting an enormous 192MB of cache. That’s a significant jump from the 128MB found in the current flagship, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
The leak comes from insider G01D3NM4ng0, who has a solid track record when it comes to AMD-related news. If accurate, this would mark a substantial increase in cache size for AMD’s top-end CPU, reinforcing the company’s commitment to performance—especially in gaming, where 3D V-Cache gives a measurable edge.
But that’s not the only processor in the leak. The insider also mentioned a new 8-core, 16-thread SKU with a 120W TDP and 96MB of L3 cache—a spec sheet that lines up almost perfectly with what we’d expect from the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
If this naming convention holds, AMD may also be prepping a slightly lower-tier version in the form of a Ryzen 7 9700X3D, following the pattern established by past generations like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and 5800X3D, which were largely differentiated by clock speeds.
With AMD’s next-gen Zen 5 architecture on the horizon, these rumored chips could represent another leap forward in balancing gaming performance with power efficiency. While these specs are not yet confirmed, they’re already building anticipation among enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Ryzen 9 “9990x3d” would be the 192 MB cache model?
New Granite Ridge CPU on the way.
8C/16T/120W/96MB L3 Cache.
16C/32T/200W/192MB L3 Cache. 192MB…🧐🧐🧐— chi11eddog (@g01d3nm4ng0) August 4, 2025
A new leak suggests that AMD’s upcoming high-end Ryzen 9000X3D model will feature an astounding 192MB of L3 cache—a 33% increase over the current Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which tops out at 128MB. Despite sharing the same 16-core, 32-thread configuration, this new SKU reportedly raises the TDP from 170W to a substantial 200W, likely to accommodate the extra cache and maintain performance headroom.
While an official name has not been confirmed, speculation points toward something like Ryzen 9 9990X3D, based on AMD’s past naming conventions. This chip could mark the first desktop CPU to feature dual 3D V-Cache stacks, as hinted previously by the Moore’s Law is Dead channel ahead of Zen 5’s release.
If true, this architecture would allow AMD to stack cache on both CCDs (Core Complex Dies), unlike previous X3D models that used a single cache-enhanced CCD. The result? Potentially unprecedented gaming performance, especially in cache-sensitive titles.
This leak also comes hot on the heels of rumors that Intel’s upcoming Nova Lake CPUs will feature significantly more L3 cache than ever before—suggesting a cache war may be brewing between the two CPU giants.
With Zen 5 already generating buzz, a Ryzen 9000X3D with this configuration could further solidify AMD’s lead in the high-performance gaming and workstation segments.
