AMD Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D, AMD Ryzen Z2, and AMD Ryzen 9000 Mobile processors elevate gaming performance across desktop, handheld and mobile gaming systems

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of CES 2025, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced new gaming products to expand its leadership in desktop, mobile and handheld gaming, and deliver incredible performance for the most demanding games. AMD unveiled new Ryzen 9900X3D and 9950X3D Series desktop processors, offering unprecedented performance for desktop gamers, as well as the second-generation handheld gaming PC processor – the Ryzen Z2, enabling top-tier performance for AAA titles on the go.

"Gaming has become the one of the biggest forms of entertainment around the world, and with titles becoming more immersive and demanding, having the right hardware and software is critical for the best player experience," said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD. "Today's announcements underscore our commitment to providing gamers everywhere the freedom to choose their own gaming experiences without being held back by performance bottle necks."

Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D Desktop Processors for Gamers and Content Creators
AMD is rounding out its portfolio of exceptional desktop processors with AMD Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D. The Ryzen 9950X3D is world's best 16-core processor for gamers1 and content creators2 featuring 16 "Zen 5" CPU cores and AMD RDNA 2 graphics. Based on the utilizing 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, the new X3D processors push the boundaries of performance and innovation for desktop gamers.

The new generation of X3D processors relocates the cache memory below the core complex die (CCD), placing "Zen 5" cores closer to the cooling solution, to deliver higher clock speeds at lower temperatures and providing better performance compared to the previous generation3.

New Ryzen X3D models are expected to be on-shelf in Q1 2025.

Ryzen Z2 Series Handheld Gaming Processors
Designed to bring console-class gaming to the palm of customers' hands, AMD Ryzen Z2 Series processors deliver a unique blend of power and efficiency to enable world-class desktop gaming experiences in handheld form factors.

Featuring up to 8 "Zen 5" CPU cores and RDNA 3.5 architecture-powered graphics, the new Ryzen Z2 processors offer ultra-responsive gaming and breathtaking graphics with low power optimizations for hours of uninterrupted play time.

Systems powered by Ryzen Z2 processors are expected to be available starting in Q1 2025.

Ryzen 9000HX Series for Mobile Notebooks
For the ultimate mobile gaming experience, new AMD Ryzen 9000HX Series processors deliver the most incredible performance a gaming laptop has ever seen. Re-engineered with 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology, new Ryzen 9000HX Series have relocated the memory below the processor to deliver even higher performance benefits, lower temperatures and higher clock rates.

At the top of the stack, the Ryzen 9955HX3D is projected to be one of the fastest mobile processors built for gamers and creators. Featuring up to 16 cores, capable of delivering 32 threads of processing performance, systems powered by Ryzen 9000HX processors are projected to offer the most performance cores you can get in a mobile PC processor. With advanced DDR5 memory support, Ryzen 9000HX processors deliver low-power high-bandwidth memory ideal for the most performant gaming laptops.

Systems are expected to be on shelf starting the first half of 2025.

AMD Strengthens Gaming Ecosystem with OEMs and Game Developers
OEMs across the board are introducing more high-performance gaming systems powered by AMD Ryzen processors. New OEM systems provide gamers with unmatched compute and graphics performance in a variety of form factors.

"We are excited to expand our lineup of AMD-powered high-performance gaming systems in both notebook and handheld form factors," said Jerry Kao, COO, Acer. "With the growing expectations to make AI-enhanced gaming more immersive and competitive, Acer is delivering next-level experiences for gamers and creators alike with our new devices powered by AMD processors."

"ASUS has always been at the forefront of innovation to help gamers reach their true potential," said Samson Hu, co-CEO, ASUS. "With the new ROG systems powered by the AMD Ryzen 9000HX Series processors, gamers can push their limits and experience extreme power and performance in top-of-the-line notebooks."

"At Lenovo, we're shaping the future of gaming by delivering innovative solutions from powerful high-performance laptops and towers to handheld devices. With AMD's cutting-edge Ryzen Z series processors, we're pushing the boundaries of what handheld gaming devices can achieve," said Jun Ouyang, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Segment, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. "Together with AMD, we have reimagined how gamers interact with their technology across every platform, and we are committed to driving the next generation of gaming innovation that adapts to the evolving needs of gamers everywhere."

Supporting Resources

• Visit the AMD CES 2025 page for more information
• Learn more about Ryzen handheld processors
• Learn more about Ryzen desktop processors
• Learn more about Ryzen mobile processors
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About AMD
For more than 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies. Billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research institutions around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) website, blog, LinkedIn and X pages.

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1 Testing as of Nov 2024 by AMD Performance Labs using the following game titles tested at 1080p high settings: Black Myth: Wukong, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Hogwarts Legacy, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Starfield, CyberPunk 2077, Counter Strike 2, Finaly Fantasy XIV, Hitman 3, Warhammer 20,000: Space Marine 2, Watch Dogs: Legion, Far Cry 6, Ashes of the Singularity. Both AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 7950X3D systems configured as follows: GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER, 32GB DDR5-6000, Nvidia RTX 4090, KRAKEN X63, Win 11 Pro 26100, VBS ON, SAM/REBAR ON. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. GNR-27.
2 Testing as of Nov 2024 by AMD Performance Labs using the following benchmarks: PugetBench Premiere Pro 24.5, PugetBench Photoshop 25.11, PugetBench Davinci Resolve 19.0.1. Geekbench 6.3, Blender 4.2.3 Monster and Classroom, Corona Benchmark, Cinebench 2024. Both AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 7950X3D systems configured as follows: GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER, 32GB DDR5-6000, Nvidia RTX 4090, KRAKEN X63, Win 11 Pro 26100, VBS ON, SAM/REBAR ON. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. GNR-29.
3 Testing as of Nov 2024 by AMD Performance Labs using the following benchmarks: PugetBench Premiere Pro 24.5, PugetBench Photoshop 25.11, PugetBench Davinci Resolve 19.0.1. Geekbench 6.3, Blender 4.2.3 Monster and Classroom, Corona Benchmark, Cinebench 2024. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D system configuration: GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER, 32GB DDR5-6000, Nvidia RTX 4090, KRAKEN X63, Win 11 Pro 26100, VBS ON, SAM/REBAR ON. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K system configuration: ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI, 32GB DDR5-6400, Nvidia RTX 4090, KRAKEN X63, Win 11 Pro 26100, VBS ON, SAM/REBAR ON. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. GNR-30.
4 Boost Clock Frequency is the maximum frequency achievable on the CPU running a bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainability will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in applications and workloads. GD-150.
5 Boost Clock Frequency is the maximum frequency achievable on the CPU running a bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainability will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in applications and workloads. GD-150.
6 Boost Clock Frequency is the maximum frequency achievable on the CPU running a bursty workload. Boost clock achievability, frequency, and sustainability will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to: thermal conditions and variation in applications and workloads. GD-150.

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