You need to read that correctly, Series 5000 and not 7000. AMD is rumored planning to expand its Ryzen 5000X3D series with the addition of two new central processing units (CPUs), the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. These processors are expected to incorporate 3D V-Cache technology. The company has not yet released specific details regarding pricing and availability, but some specifications of the new models have been revealed.
In the development of the Ryzen 5000X3D lineup, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D appears to be an 8-core processor with more accessible pricing, featuring a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a boost clock speed of 4.1 GHz. These speeds are about 400 MHz slower compared to the existing 5800X3D model. There is also speculation about a 6-core Ryzen 5 5500X3D with base and boost clocks of 3.0 GHz and 4.0 GHz, respectively, which are 300 to 400 MHz lower than the 5600X3D. The rumored processors are expected to include a 96MB 3D V-Cache.
Currently, AMD's 3D V-Cache technology is available in two CPUs: the 5800X3D and the 5600X3D—the latter being a MicroCenter exclusive in the United States. The introduction of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D could offer more affordable options for gamers on the AM4 platform, potentially easing the transition to the future AM5/LGA-1851 sockets.
The emergence of these processors is somewhat unexpected, as AMD had previously indicated that the 5600X3D was a limited edition product with a supply duration of three to six months, primarily targeted at Micro Center customers. The availability of these new models in other markets remains to be clarified. If launched, these additional SKUs would enhance the selection of X3D CPUs for users of the AM4 platform.
