AMD has revealed plans for a flagship addition to its Ryzen PRO 9000 series, marking the first time its 3D V-Cache technology will appear in a professional-grade CPU. The upcoming Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D is designed to deliver substantial performance gains, particularly in workloads that benefit from larger cache sizes.
The new processor will feature 16 cores and operate at a thermal design power (TDP) of 170 watts. This places it above the current top-tier model in the series, the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945, which is limited to 12 cores. The inclusion of 3D V-Cache suggests AMD is looking to leverage this technology beyond its consumer and gaming-focused products, potentially setting a precedent for future server and workstation chips.
While no official announcement has been made, industry reports indicate that the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D will likely share many specifications with its consumer counterpart, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This includes a total cache size of 144 MB, which is expected to provide a notable boost in performance for applications such as video editing, rendering, and other computationally intensive tasks.
AMD's expansion into professional-grade processors with advanced caching technology could signal a broader shift in the company's strategy. The Ryzen PRO 9000 series has so far been limited to three SKUs, all featuring up to 12 cores. The introduction of a 16-core model with 3D V-Cache could address the growing demand for high-performance processors in professional and enterprise environments.
Looking ahead, AMD is also expected to unveil more details about its Ryzen AI 400 series, which will integrate Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPU cores on the AM5 platform. This could further solidify AMD's position in both consumer and professional markets.
The Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D is not yet available for purchase, but industry observers anticipate its release will coincide with broader updates to the Ryzen PRO 9000 lineup. For now, users in the market for high-performance professional processors should keep an eye on AMD's official announcements for further details.
