Upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has 120W TDP, leaked shipping manifest states — Zen 5 X3D refresh will maintain the same power draw as 9800X3D

The upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has a 120W TDP, as revealed in a leaked shipping manifest, part of the Zen 5 X3D refresh. This CPU is similar to the current 9800X3D flagship but boasts slightly higher boost clocks without increasing power draw. The leaked manifest aligns with previous leaks, indicating a potential launch soon. The new chip is expected to offer improved gaming performance with minimal changes to other specifications, priced around $450. Advanced packaging technology from TSMC enables enhancements like reduced latency and improved clock speeds for this upcoming processor.