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AMD launches six new Ryzen PRO 9000 CPUs, Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D with 16 cores, 3D V-Cache and 170W TDP - VideoCardz.com

AMD's new Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D: 16 cores, 3D V-Cache, 170W. But here's why workstation buyers should care more than gamers.

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Why it matters

AMD expands its professional CPU lineup with 3D V-Cache technology for the first time, signaling a push into high-performance compute workstations that could matter for AI inference and data center workloads — though positioning remains unclear.

The key facts

8 to know
  1. Six new Ryzen PRO 9000 SKUs launched

  2. Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D: 16 cores, 3D V-Cache, 170W TDP

  3. Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D also announced

  4. First Pro-series Ryzen chips with 3D V-Cache

  5. Available through OEMs later in 2026

  6. Positioned as workstation CPUs, not consumer gaming chips

  7. First PRO-series Ryzen chips with 3D V-Cache technology

  8. Workstation/professional positioning, not consumer

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Publisher excerpt: AMD launches six new Ryzen PRO 9000 CPUs, Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D with 16 cores, 3D V-Cache and 170W TDP VideoCardz.com AMD Expands Ryzen PRO 9000 Series Processor Lineup TechPowerUp It's the most powerful gaming CPU money can buy, but you really shouldn't. PC Gamer AMD expands its Ryzen 9000 PRO…
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