At Computex Taipei 2024, AMD unveiled a series of processors based on the Zen 5 architecture, including the desktop Ryzen 9000 series. The initial models mirror those of the Ryzen 7000 series, featuring 16, 12, 8, and 6-core variants. Enthusiasts familiar with AMD’s product line will undoubtedly anticipate the forthcoming X3D models with 3D V-Cache technology. AMD did not conceal this, as they explicitly mentioned the future release of Ryzen 9000X3D during the presentation.
In an interview with PC Gamer, AMD’s Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Donny Woligroski, stated, “The X3D stuff, we have a lot to say about it. The best part about it is we’re not just resting on laurels. We’re improving what we can do with X3D, it’s really exciting and I’m super looking forward to talking to people about that.” While he did not divulge any specifics, he continued to elaborate on AMD’s advancements in 3D V-Cache: “We are working actively on really cool differentiators to make it even better. We’re working on X3D, we’re improving it.”
Currently, the Ryzen 5000 series features X3D products with 6 to 8 cores, while the Ryzen 7000 series includes models with 8, 12, and 16 cores. Although AMD has internally tested products with dual 3D V-Cache CCDs, issues related to cost, power consumption, and temperature have precluded their release. For the Ryzen 9000X3D, AMD might experiment with different sizes of 3D V-Cache to enhance the differentiation between various X3D models. Presently, all models have a 64MB 3D V-Cache.
Additionally, there is the potential for APUs equipped with 3D V-Cache. AMD’s current APUs boast high-performance GPUs but suffer from insufficient memory bandwidth. Adding a cache layer between the GPU and memory could significantly alleviate this issue, similar to what RDNA 3 graphics cards have achieved. However, this packaging is considerably challenging since APUs are single large chips, making cache stacking on a CCD much more complex.
Regarding the release date of the Ryzen 9000X3D, it may arrive sooner than expected. According to club386, it could launch as early as September, just two months after the initial release of the Ryzen 9000 processors.
