AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D spotted on Passmark — company's first PRO chip with 3D V-Cache also bumps the lineup up to 16 cores

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D, the company's first PRO chip with 3D V-Cache, has been spotted on PassMark, boasting 16 cores. While the PassMark benchmark shows slightly lower scores compared to its predecessor, the chip is expected to have 128MB of L3 cache. The Ryzen PRO series targets professionals like content creators, offering enhanced stability and security features. This new chip deviates from the usual 12-core limit in the PRO series, potentially making it an attractive option for power users seeking a balance between performance and affordability.