Recent Leaks Indicate Imminent Release
In mid-to-late February, there has been a noticeable increase in leaks concerning AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors. These developments suggest that a launch is on the horizon, aligning with AMD’s earlier announcements. During the CES 2025 presentation, AMD’s leadership hinted at a Q1 release window, with further indications pointing toward a loose schedule in March.
Upcoming Review Embargo Lifts
Golden Pig Upgrade, a veteran leaker, revealed pivotal NDA-breaking information earlier today. It is believed that AMD plans to lift the global review embargo for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D on March 11. Following this, Videocardz reached out to several industry insiders who corroborated claims of a retail release slated for March 12. The anticipation surrounding these 16-core and 12-core “Granite Ridge” processors is palpable, as they are expected to be available on the same day.
AMD and Intel: A Competitive Day Ahead
Coincidentally, the launch could coincide with Intel’s Core Ultra 200HX series processors, known as “Arrow Lake.” Both teams are poised to attract significant media attention on the release day. In terms of product timing, Videocardz speculates that the release of Radeon RX 9070 GPUs may occur about a week prior to AMD’s new Ryzen 9000X3D lineup. Additionally, recent leaks from Newegg have revealed pricing details, suggesting that the Ryzen 9 9950X3D will be priced at $699.99, while its 12-core counterpart, the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, will retail for $599.99.
