If you’re waiting to buy AMD’s flagship Zen 5 X3D chip, you can pre-order it before it officially launches.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Listed on Amazon for $999; Newegg Also Lists It, but No Pre-Order Option
With an official MSRP of $899, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is already overpriced, but at $999, the Dual Edition has become the most expensive mainstream CPU of the current generation. After revealing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, AMD announced that it would launch it at retail on April 22, which is roughly six days from now.
The processors have started to appear at some retailers. Yesterday, we saw the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 listed for pre-order in China, and today, we saw the processor at major retailers like Amazon and Newegg. On Amazon, the processor is currently available for $999which is $100 higher than the official MSRP announced by the company. If you recall, we saw some listings for $999 and $1000+ before the official launch, but we didn’t believe that the processor could carry such a hefty price tag.
That seems to be true, as there will be buyers who don’t mind shelling out another 100 dollars for the flagship Zen 5 processor. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is the only chip currently sporting dual X3D chiplets, giving it a total of 192MB of L3 cache. The 9950X3D2 is currently available for pre-order on Amazon US, but shipping will begin on April 22.
The processor is also listed on Newegg, but there’s no price tag, and you can’t pre-order it at this time. Pricing and purchasing options will mostly be open at the time of official launch. Hopefully, it doesn’t get any more expensive, because the $899 price tag is already too high. Since AMD doesn’t face strong competition from Intel for its X3D chips, AMD can price the chips as it sees fit. The Ryzen 9950X3D2 Dual Edition is already a unique product, opening up a TDP of up to 200W.
If you’re someone who just wants to game, we recommend buying a cheaper option like the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D or 7800X3D, or even the new Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus chip. If you want a balance between excellent gaming performance and high productivity, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D is also a great choice, currently selling for under $700.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on the PC components and maker community. With years of experience writing about PC and laptop hardware, his work has been featured in several leading technology publications. Sarfraz’s hands-on experience is demonstrated through his hands-on experience in using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relevant insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Igor’s Lab in Germany.
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