Quoting AMD’s press release:
Next-Level Gaming Performance with Ryzen 9850X3D Processors
AMD is raising the bar for desktop gaming with the introduction of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, the newest and fastest gaming processor in the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup. Built on “Zen 5” architecture and featuring second-generation AMD 3D V-Cache technology, this processor delivers incredible performance gains in today’s most demanding games, with up to 27% better gaming performance compared to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K.
With eight high-performance cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 9850X3D processor is optimized for maximum efficiency in gaming workloads, delivering ultra-low latency and exceptional frame rates. It features a boost frequency of up to 5.6 GHz and 104MB of total cache, enabling smooth gameplay and multitasking across modern titles, streaming, and background applications.
With incredible cache capacity and performance optimized for gaming leadership, the 9000X3D Series continues to raise the bar for enthusiast gamers.
Pricing and Availability
Systems powered by AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Series processors will be available from major OEMs, and SI and retail partners beginning Q1 2026.
Mentioning gains vs. Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K is probably less relevant than a direct comparison to the existing Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but marketing will be marketing. In any case, we should start to see this new X3D monster on the market at some point this quarter, and doubtless some enterprising hardware reviewers will make the comparison that we all want to see.
