Gaming-optimized Ryzen 5 7500X3D noticed at UK retailer, new six-core funds CPU apparently readied for launch — AMD may be prepping the most affordable Zen 4-based 3D V-Cache chip thus far

Earlier this week, two new processors from AMD’s Ryzen 9000 collection leaked out, upgraded with the corporate’s special-sauce 3D V-Cache, geared toward upping recreation efficiency. The prime SKU from that batch was a monstrous dual-chiplet Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 sporting 192MB of L3 cache unfold throughout the 2 8-core CCDs (one cache chiplet per CCD). If that sounded overkill to you, fear not, as AMD has you coated from the opposite aspect as properly with a brand new, comparatively modest six-core mannequin within the works: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D.

First noticed by outstanding tipster @momomo_us, the 7500X3D was discovered listed at retailer Westcoast UK with an OPN code that does not match any current SKUs, all however confirming that this wasn’t a typo; quite, a probably new CPU set to launch quickly. As the identify suggests, the 7500X3D is probably going only a Ryzen 5 7500 — which itself debuted a lot after Ryzen 7000’s preliminary launch — with 3D V-Cache stacked on prime. We do not know the precise specs, however wold not be shocked if the brand new X3D half have been a 65W chip utilizing six Zen 4 cores, similar to the common 7500, with max clock speeds decrease than 4.7 GHz.

Based on the 7600X3D specs, we gauge that the 7500X3D might also have 102 MB of mixed cache (32MB L3 + 64MB stacked X3D; 6MB L2). More apparently, it ought to grow to be the most affordable X3D chip thus far on the AM5 platform, reducing the barrier of entry for value-oriented players who’re additionally in search of some kind of future-proofing. Previously, the 5500X3D represented essentially the most inexpensive choice, but it surely’s “stuck” on AM4 and options 1st gen 3D V-Cache tech, whereas Zen 5’s purported 9600X3D hasn’t launched but.

There’s no information on launch date, however the leak timing appears to align with AMD’s typical yearly launch cadence — the corporate is anticipated to announce the 7500X3D at CES 2026 in January, which is roughly 10 weeks away. Till then, extra leaks ought to give us an thought of the precise clock speeds, not that we do not have already got a adequate thought. Pricing can also be up within the air, however contemplating the 7600X3D retails for $299 (which is loopy when the 7800X3D is $359 on Amazon) solely at Micro Center, the 7500X3D ought to be cheaper, and extra broadly obtainable.

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