AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Leak Shows 5.6 GHz Boost and 96MB 3D V-Cache on Geekbench
AMD’s upcoming 3D V-Cache gaming processor, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, has allegedly appeared on Geekbench, hinting at a major clock-speed upgrade over current Zen 5 offerings. The CPU is expected to debut officially at CES 2026, but recent benchmarks are already giving us a peek at its potential performance.
Ryzen 7 9850X3D Expected Specifications
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D continues AMD’s focus on powerful, cache-heavy gaming CPUs. According to previous leaks, it keeps the familiar 8 cores and 16 threads, but boosts overall speed and efficiency with 2nd-gen V-Cache technology.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 |
| Cores / Threads | 8 Cores / 16 Threads |
| Cache | 96MB L3 (32MB + 64MB stacked 3D V-Cache) |
| Max Boost Clock | Up to 5.6 GHz |
| TDP | Up to 120W |
Compared to the current Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the new chip reportedly gains an extra 400 MHz, which could translate into noticeably higher gaming performance, especially in cache-sensitive titles.
Geekbench Leak Shows Up to 5.6 GHz Boost
Two new entries labeled “AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D 8-Core Processor” were spotted in the Geekbench 6 database. The listings show:
- Base clock: 4.7 GHz
- Boost clock: Up to 5.6 GHz
- 96MB L3 cache (with 3D V-Cache)
The CPU was tested on two different B850 motherboards:
| Motherboard | Observed Boost |
|---|---|
| Colorful CVN B850M Gaming Frozen | Full 5.6 GHz boost |
| Maxsun B850 ITX | 5.3–5.4 GHz boost |
Both tests used 32GB DDR5 at 4800 MT/s, which is unusually slow for Zen 5 platforms, possibly explaining why early results appear slightly behind the 9800X3D.
Fake Results Still Possible
Geekbench has recently seen an increase in modified and fake entries, and there are minor inconsistencies here as well. For example:
- The model name oddly includes “8-core processor.”
- Early GPU benchmark scores fall below expected Zen 5 performance
Because of these issues, the leak should be handled with caution. However, with AMD preparing major CES announcements, verified benchmarks should arrive soon.
What This Means for Gamers
If accurate, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D could offer:
- Higher game performance than current X3D models
- Cooler and more efficient 3D V-Cache operation
- Better overclocking support compared to first-gen cache chips
Gamers and enthusiasts may finally get a stronger, cooler-running 8-core powerhouse with real clock improvement—not just cache gains.
