The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an upcoming 8-core, 16-thread processor based on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, has been spotted in a leaked BIOS screenshot running on an ASUS B850M AYW Gaming OC WIFI7 motherboard, marking one of the first public glimpses of this gaming-oriented CPU from the Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” series. This engineering sample boasts a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 5.6 GHz, surpassing the 5.2 GHz peak of its predecessor, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, by 400 MHz, while featuring 96 MB of L3 cache enhanced by second-generation 3D V-Cache technology for improved thermal efficiency, overclocking potential, and gaming performance. The chip also includes 8 MB of L2 cache, an integrated graphics solution with 2 RDNA 2 compute units, support for DDR5-5600 memory under JEDEC standards, and a 120W TDP, positioning it as the fastest 8-core 3D V-Cache CPU tailored for gamers.
The leak, shared by hardware leaker HXL on X (formerly Twitter) from an original post on the Chinese social platform QQ, reveals the Ryzen 7 9850X3D operating stably in the ASUS board’s BIOS interface, which is a premium overclocking design (despite some reports labeling it as budget-oriented) equipped with a robust 15-phase 80A power delivery system and compatibility for DDR5 speeds up to 10,400 MT/s. Notably, the system was demonstrated running dual G.Skill DDR5 memory kits at an impressive 9,800 MT/s—nearing the 10,000 MT/s threshold—far exceeding AMD’s official 5,600 MT/s spec and highlighting potential advancements in memory overclocking support, though experts recommend lower-latency modules over ultra-high frequencies for optimal results. The BIOS screenshot curiously displays a system date set to the year 2037, likely a placeholder or test artifact, and shows the CPU idling at around 5.3 GHz under load.
Early benchmark indications from the leak suggest the Ryzen 7 9850X3D delivers about 5% better overall performance than the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a substantial 20% uplift over the previous-generation Ryzen 7 7800X3D in PassMark tests, underscoring its focus on cache-heavy gaming workloads where 3D V-Cache excels. This sighting aligns with broader leaks, including a recent NBD shipping manifest confirming the 120W TDP, and hints at AMD’s preparations for the full Ryzen 9000X3D lineup, which may include higher-end models like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D with dual X3D dies for up to 192 MB of cache. While pricing remains unconfirmed—speculated around $400 to $500 based on prior X3D trends—the CPU is expected to launch alongside other Granite Ridge variants at CES 2026, with more official details anticipated in the coming months as AMD refines its Zen 5-based desktop offerings.
Source: Wccftech, TechPowerup
