Key Specifications
Cores/Threads: 12 Cores / 24 Threads.
Clock Speeds: 4.4 GHz Base / Up to 5.5 GHz Boost.
Cache: 140 MB total (128 MB L3 Cache + 12 MB L2 Cache).
TDP: 120W (Liquid cooling highly recommended).
Socket: AM5 (Compatible with X870E, X870, X670E, B650E, etc.).
Memory Support: DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s (up to 192 GB capacity).
Connectivity: PCIe 5.0 support with 24 usable lanes.
Performance Highlights
Gaming: Features a substantial L3 cache that reduces latency, making it one of the fastest 12-core gaming chips available.
Productivity: Offers approximately 36% faster multi-threaded performance in professional applications compared to the 8-core 9800X3D.
Comparison: Delivers roughly 12-13% faster single-thread and multi-thread performance over its predecessor, the Ryzen 9 7900X3D.