AMD’s next-generation Ryzen 7 9700X3D, built on the Zen 5 architecture, has made its first appearance in performance tests. According to PassMark data, the CPU reaches speeds of up to 5.8 GHz and features 96 MB of L3 cache. If these figures are confirmed, the Ryzen 7 9700X3D could outperform even the higher-end Ryzen 9 9800X3D in certain scenarios.
Ryzen 7 9700X3D reaches 5.8 GHz in early testing
The Ryzen 7 9700X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, built on AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture for AM5 platforms. Early PassMark results show the processor achieving a 5.8 GHz boost clock with a 120W TDP and 96 MB of L3 cache. In benchmark tests, the chip scored 4,687 points in single-core and 40,438 points in multi-core performance. However, these results are based on an early engineering sample, and further validation is still pending.
In the performance charts, the 9700X3D sits just below the Ryzen 9 9800X3D. However, its higher clock speeds suggest it could surpass the 9800X3D in specific gaming and productivity workloads. Reports indicate that AMD’s Zen 5 X3D lineup will include three 8-core models: Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and Ryzen 7 9700X3D. This expanded range is expected to give gamers more flexibility in the sub-$500 price segment.
While AMD hasn’t revealed pricing or release details yet, the PassMark listing indicates a Q4 2025 entry, pointing to a potential early 2025 launch announcement. The Ryzen 9000X3D series will cover a wide range of performance tiers, from the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 down to the 8-core Ryzen 7 lineup.
Within the Zen 5-based family, the configurations include:
Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 (16C/32T, 192 MB L3, 5.6 GHz), Ryzen 7 9850X3D (8C/16T, 96 MB L3, 5.6 GHz), and Ryzen 7 9700X3D (8C/16T, 96 MB L3, 5.8 GHz).
AMD’s latest X3D architecture introduces dual 3D V-Cache configurations, aiming to deliver higher efficiency and lower latency. As a result, the Ryzen 7 9700X3D is expected to stand out not only for its raw performance but also for its superior power efficiency and cache optimization in both gaming and workstation tasks.
