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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Leak: Dual 3D V-Cache Benchmarks

Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Benchmarks Leak
Dual 3D V‑Cache
  • Key Takeaways:
  • Leaked Geekbench 6 and PassMark entries show a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 16 cores, 32 threads and 192MB L3 (dual 3D V-Cache).
  • Boost clock in leaks is 5.6GHz and test samples reportedly ran at ~170W, lower than earlier 200W rumours.
  • Early synthetic results place it close to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D but don’t show a clear advantage from the extra cache.
  • Gaming and final firmware tests are needed to reveal whether dual 3D V-Cache delivers meaningful gains.

Leaked listings confirm a dual 3D V-Cache Ryzen

Multiple benchmark databases recorded a CPU identified as the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 over the holiday period. The entries appeared in Geekbench 6 on Dec. 25 and in PassMark on Dec. 26, increasing confidence that the listings reflect a real sample rather than a spoof.

Reported specs and test configuration

The leaked entries show 16 cores and 32 threads, matching AMD’s Ryzen 9 family. The distinguishing spec is 192MB of L3 cache — consistent with a dual 3D V-Cache arrangement — and a listed boost frequency of 5.6GHz.

Test rigs reportedly used DDR5-4800 memory (an entry notes 96GB as 2x48GB) and a measured package power around 170W. Earlier leaks suggested the 9950X3D2 might be closer to 200W, so sampled power and test settings could explain performance differences.

Benchmarks: synthetic scores don’t yet showcase cache advantage

In both Geekbench 6 and PassMark runs the 9950X3D2 scores were similar to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with the older 9950X3D generally ahead thanks to higher clock speeds. The extra L3 cache in the leaked 9950X3D2 didn’t provide a measurable lead in these CPU-focused synthetic tests.

That outcome isn’t surprising: many 3D V-Cache benefits are workload-dependent, with gaming and cache-sensitive professional tasks most likely to show gains. Synthetic CPU tests with standard firmware and memory settings often underplay cache advantages.

What to watch next

The leaks are valuable primarily because they corroborate the 9950X3D2’s existence and basic specs. Key questions remain: will final firmware unlock better performance, will AMD tune power/boost behavior, and how will the CPU fare in real-world gaming?

CES 2026 is a plausible venue for official announcements or demos. Until then, expect more leaks and early testing results — especially focused on gaming and memory-subsystem tuning — to determine whether a dual 3D V-Cache Ryzen justifies its place at the top of AMD’s lineup.

Sources

Leaked entries came via Geekbench and PassMark listings and were circulated on social channels; the results were reported by Club386 based on those database captures.

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