Product Overview

The AMD Ryze 7 9850X3D is an enthusiast desktop processor built on Zen 5 architecture for high-performance gaming, productivity, and advanced desktop computing. Featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.6 GHz boost clock, 96MB L3 cache, DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and AM5 platform compatibility, it delivers powerful performance for modern desktop systems. With support for AMD EXPO™, Precision Boost Overdrive, Curve Optimizer, and AMD Ryzen Master, it gives users advanced tuning and overclocking control.

Key Features

AMD Ryzen 7 Processor
Ryzen 9000 Series
Zen 5 Processor Architecture
8 CPU Cores and 16 Threads
Multithreading (SMT) Support
Max Boost Clock up to 5.6 GHz
Base Clock 4.7 GHz
96MB L3 Cache
120W Default TDP
Unlocked for Overclocking
AMD EXPO Memory Overclocking Technology
Precision Boost Overdrive Support
Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets
AMD Ryzen Master Support
AM5 CPU Socket
PCIe 5.0 Support
DDR5 System Memory Support
Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Liquid Cooler Recommended for Optimal Performance

General Specifications

Name: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D

Family: Ryzen

Series: Ryzen 9000 Series

Form Factor: Desktops, Boxed Processor

Market Segment: Enthusiast Desktop

Regional Availability: Global

Former Codename: Granite Ridge AM5

Processor Architecture: Zen 5

CPU Cores: 8

Multithreading (SMT): Yes

Threads: 16

Max Boost Clock: Up to 5.6 GHz

Base Clock: 4.7 GHz

Cache

L1 Cache: 640 KB
L2 Cache: 8 MB
L3 Cache: 96 MB

Default TDP: 120W

Processor Technology

CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET
I/O Die: TSMC 6nm FinFET
Package Die Count: 2

Overclocking & Tuning

Unlocked for Overclocking: Yes
AMD EXPO Memory Overclocking Technology: Yes
Precision Boost Overdrive: Yes
Curve Optimizer Voltage Offsets: Yes
AMD Ryzen Master Support: Yes
CPU Boost Technology: Precision Boost 2

Platform Support

CPU Socket: AM5

Supporting Chipsets

A620
X670E
X670
B650E
B650
X870E
X870
B840
B850

Instruction Set: x86-64

Supported Extensions

AES
AMD-V
AVX
AVX2
AVX512
FMA3
MMX-plus
SHA
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
SSE4.1
SSE4.2
SSE4A
SSSE3
x86-64

Thermal Specifications

Thermal Solution (PIB): Not Included

Recommended Cooler: Liquid cooler recommended for optimal performance

Max Operating Temperature (Tjmax): 95°C

Launch Date: 1/29/2026

OS Support

Windows 11 - 64-Bit Edition
Windows 10 - 64-Bit Edition
RHEL x86 64-Bit
Ubuntu x86 64-Bit

Connectivity

Native USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps): 4

Native USB 2.0 (480Mbps): 1

PCI Express Version: PCIe 5.0

Native PCIe Lanes: 28 Total / 24 Usable

NVMe Support

Boot
RAID0
RAID1
RAID5
RAID10

Memory Specifications

System Memory Type: DDR5

Memory Channels: 2

Max Memory: 256GB

System Memory Subtype: UDIMM

Max Memory Speed

2×1R: DDR5-5600
2×2R: DDR5-5600
4×1R: DDR5-3600
4×2R: DDR5-3600

ECC Support: Yes, requires motherboard support

Graphics Capabilities

Graphics Model: AMD Radeon Graphics

Graphics Core Count: 2

Graphics Frequency: 2200 MHz

USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Supported

Security Features

AMD Secure Processor: Yes
AMD Platform Secure Boot: Yes
Windows Secure Boot: Yes
UEFI Secure Boot: Yes
Windows Device Guard: Yes
Supervisor Mode Execution Prevention (SMEP): Yes
Guest Mode Execution (GMET) Trap: Yes
Virtualization-Based Security (VBS): Yes
Windows Secured-Core PC: Yes
Firmware TPM: Yes
AMD-V (SVM): Yes
AMD AVIC (Interrupt Virtualization): Yes
AMD-Vi (I/O MMU Virtualization): Yes
Second Level Address Translation (SLAT): Yes
Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI): Yes
AMD Enhanced Virus Protection (NX bit): Yes
AMD Shadow Stack: Yes