AMD to Launch Ryzen 7000 X3D Processors at CES 2023?

AMD is currently in a bit of a tricky spot in terms of its processors. While the initial Ryzen 7000 series was certainly impressive, it has predominantly failed to strike much of a chord with consumers. As we’ve noted many times regarding this though, the biggest issue is likely the fact that the transitional cost is rather expensive with prior Ryzen owners not just needing a new CPU, but also a new motherboard and DDR5 memory to go with it. All in, you’re not getting much change out of £800 for just these three components alone.

Something which may help potentially swing the tide back in their favour, however, is the launch of their Ryzen 7000 X3D processors. In many respects though, most didn’t expect these to drop until sometime around Summer 2023 to allow the original base models to have a little more breathing space on the market.

Following a report via TechPowerUp, however, reliable leak sources are not only claiming that AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D is coming much sooner than expected, but that it might be launched at CES 2023 (January 5th-January 8th).

AMD Ryzen 7000 X3D Processors

According to the source, AMD is preparing the launch of at least three different configurations for its upcoming Ryzen 7000 X3D processors. These will include a 16-core/32-thread, 12-core/24-thread, and 8-core/16-thread design. – And no, this doesn’t necessarily mean that only 3 models will be released as multiple variants (with differing clock speeds) will undoubtedly be produced.

Some sources have even gone as far as to speculate as to what level of performance uplift consumers could expect from these X3D models which, based on the charts below, would seem to confirm that in terms of gaming performance, AMD could grab the top-spot back from Intel. Something which would undoubtedly play a pretty significant factor in helping give the Ryzen 7000 platform, as a whole, the shot in the arm it needs.

X3D is Sexy – And Sexy Sells!

Another factor to be considered here is that so far the only X3D processor we have is the 5800 X3D, and in terms of prestige, it’s hard to deny that (for want of better words) that this is one of the most fashionable CPUs around at the moment. And I don’t mean that in a bad way because its gaming performance was (and still is) incredible.

With this in mind, therefore, pushing more X3D processors out early might allow AMD to tap into the hype that definitely surrounds this branding, and, hopefully, try and improve their so far lacklustre sales figures.

For general consumers though, this clearly has us in a tricky position as while you might be been considering buying a Ryzen 7950X, would you now prefer to wait a little longer to see what the 7950 X3D can offer? – Let us know in the comments!