AMD's imminent Ryzen 7 9850X3D chip shows up on Geekbench with 5.6 GHz boost clocks — Scores slightly lower than 9800X3D in multi-core tests, higher in single-core

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D chip, set to debut at CES 2026, has been spotted on Geekbench with a 5.6 GHz boost clock. Despite the high clock speed, it scored slightly lower in multi-core tests compared to the 9800X3D but performed better in single-core tests. The chip's performance may be impacted by slower RAM and pre-release firmware. Another listing with different specs showed the 9850X3D scoring lower, likely due to running at a lower clock speed. Overall, the 9850X3D appears ready for launch and is expected to outperform its predecessor when paired with fast DDR5 memory.