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AMD Announces Multiple Ryzen Processors, Radeon GPU, and Extended AM5 Platform Support

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At Computex 2026, AMD announced several new desktop processors, a graphics card, and extended support for its AM5 platform. The announcements include new and re-released Ryzen CPUs featuring 3D V-Cache technology, a global graphics card launch, and new commercial workstation processors.

AMD's Computex 2026 lineup aims to span the entire market, from budget DDR4 builds and premium gaming rigs to high-end workstations and commercial servers.

New and Re-Released Consumer Processors

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition

AMD released the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor, its first consumer desktop CPU featuring dual 3D V-Cache technology applied to both core chiplet dies (CCDs). The processor has 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 4.3 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz. It features 192 MB of L3 cache and 16 MB of L2 cache, totaling 208 MB of cache. The processor has a TDP of 200W and is compatible with AM5 motherboards. It includes an integrated Radeon GPU with 2 RDNA 2 compute units.

The official suggested retail price is $899 USD. The processor launched on April 22. AMD stated the processor is designed for developers and creators working with complex, latency-sensitive workloads. Internal benchmarks released by AMD indicate a 5% to 10% performance increase over the Ryzen 9 9950X3D in applications such as 3D modeling, software compiling, and video rendering. AMD has not published gaming benchmarks for this processor.

According to early retail listings and subsequent official confirmation, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is priced significantly higher than the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which launched at $699. AMD stock was reported to have risen approximately 3.5% on the day of the announcement. The processor entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon, ranked 10th.

Ryzen 7 9850X3D

AMD announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, an 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a boost clock of 5.6 GHz. It incorporates 3D V-Cache technology, resulting in 104 MB of combined L2 and L3 cache. The processor maintains a TDP of 120W. AMD reported an approximate 7% performance increase between the 9800X3D and the 9850X3D, with performance uplifts exceeding 5% in frequency-sensitive titles. AMD plans to continue selling the Ryzen 7 9800X3D alongside the 9850X3D. The processor was launched on January 29 at a price of $499.

Ryzen 7 7700X3D

AMD announced the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor for the AM5 platform. It has 8 cores, 16 threads, 104 MB total cache, a 4.5 GHz boost clock, and a 120W TDP. The processor is priced at $329 and is scheduled for launch on July 16. It utilizes Zen 4 architecture with 3D V-Cache.

Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition

AMD re-released the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a 10th Anniversary Edition for the AM4 platform. The processor has 8 Zen 3 cores, 16 threads, 100 MB total cache (96 MB of 3D V-Cache), a 4.5 GHz boost clock, and a 105W TDP. The bundle includes the CPU, a Noctua cooler, and a Carbice Ice Pad thermal pad (model IP90, NT-CP1). Carbice stated the pad uses vertically aligned carbon nanotubes on an aluminum base with a nanoscale polymer coating to improve heat dissipation over time. The price is $349, down from the original 2022 launch price of $449. Availability started June 25. The re-release was partly attributed by AMD to renewed demand for DDR4-compatible CPUs amid higher DDR5 memory prices.

Commercial Workstation Processors

Ryzen PRO 9000 Series

AMD expanded its Ryzen PRO 9000 series with chips that include 3D V-Cache technology, previously available only in consumer processors. The Ryzen PRO 9000 series is based on Zen 5 architecture and offers 6 to 16 cores, 12 to 32 threads, support for up to 256 GB ECC DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0. Only select models will include 3D V-Cache. AMD stated the 3D V-Cache technology will be useful for "complex, data-intensive workloads such as simulation, rendering and real-time visualization." The new chips are scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026. The Lenovo ThinkStation P4, featuring these chips, is expected in Q3 2026.

Mobile and Small Form-Factor Processors

Ryzen AI Max+ Series

AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max+ series of processors, designed to integrate CPU cores, GPU cores, Neural Processing Units (NPUs), and integrated memory onto a single silicon die. At CES, AMD introduced two processors in this series: the 12-core Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the 8-core Ryzen AI Max+ 388. Both chips feature boost speeds of up to 5 GHz, NPUs with 50 TOPS, and GPUs capable of 60 TFLOPs. These chips are scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026.

Graphics Card Announcement

Radeon RX 9070 GRE

AMD announced global availability of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card starting June 1 at $549. The card is based on RDNA 4 architecture and has 48 compute units, 12 GB memory, and clock speeds up to 2.79 GHz. AMD reported 21% faster average gaming performance at 1440p versus the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in internal tests, noting results may vary.

Platform Support

AMD stated that support for the AM5 socket will continue through 2029, including releasing new Ryzen processors for that platform. This policy is intended to provide a longer upgrade path compared to typical industry cycles.

Memory Feature

AMD introduced an Ultra Low Latency option in its EXPO memory overclocking profiles. AMD claimed an average 4% frame rate increase compared to non-ULL EXPO memory based on internal testing.

Software and Driver Updates

CPUID released CPU-Z version 2.20.1, which added support for several processors including the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, Ryzen AI Max+ chips, and Ryzen PRO processors.

Statements

David McAfee, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Client Channel and Graphics Business, AMD, said: "We're committed to giving gamers high-performance technologies with the flexibility to upgrade their systems over time. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver unmatched ownership experiences for players around the world."

Rahul Tikoo, head of AMD's client CPU business, stated that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a refined version of its predecessor.