Ryzen 7 9850X3D edges past Ryzen 7 9800X3D in PassMark benchmark — upcoming X3D chip shows up to 4.7% higher performance

A PassMark benchmark entry reveals that the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D outperforms the current Ryzen 7 9800X3D by up to 4.7%. The 9850X3D is expected to feature 8 cores, 16 threads, 96 MB of L3 cache, a 120 W TDP, and a 5.6 GHz boost clock. While the comparison indicates a minor refinement rather than a significant generational shift, it suggests that the new chip will likely maintain AMD's top position in gaming performance charts. These preliminary benchmarks provide an initial glimpse into the performance of the upcoming X3D chip, with broader testing needed once retail chips are available.