AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D listing hints at cheapest 3D V-Cache CPU yet

By Rounak Roy

August 13th, 2022 , 10:00 PM IST

If an updated entry in the Eurasian Economic Union customs database is correct, AMD may be preparing another CPU with 3D V-Cache, which was initially a premium feature targeted for gamers. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D from AMD, which was uncovered by @harukaze5719, is expected to be the company's least expensive X3D CPU and provide excellent single-thread performance—something that gamers desire.

For the time being, take the information concerning the Ryzen 5 5500X3D with a grain of salt because the inclusion in the EEU consumers database does not imply that the product listed will ever be marketed. Actually, though, this is not the first time this CPU has been mentioned; in late November of 2023, blogger chi11eddog claimed that a six-core Ryzen 5 5500X3D will be released. 

With a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, AMD's six-core Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor with 96 MB of L3 cache is expected to run between 3.0 and 4.0 GHz. As a result, its single-thread performance will be comparable to that of the eight-core Ryzen 7 5700X3D and generally lower than that of other Ryzen 5000X3D processors with 3D V-Cache, which have boost clocks between 4.40 and 4.50 GHz. Nonetheless, this CPU could be a good option for a low-cost AM4 desktop intended for gaming and apps that make use of extremely huge caches.

The pricing of the new Ryzen 5 5500X3D CPU is not disclosed in the customs database, but given that the eight-core Ryzen 7 5700X3D can be bought for $210, the six-core version should be less expensive. 

It may seem strange to introduce a new Zen 3-based CPU almost four years after the initial Ryzen 5000-series components were released, as most gamers would probably prefer a platform with a Zen 4 or Zen 5 basis. But it appears that AMD's partners have a ton of unsold AM4 motherboards; therefore, AMD must continue to support the Ryzen 5000 family in order to allow them to market these platforms. Additionally, it appears that AMD may have an abundance of Ryzen 5000X3D CPUs on hand. Because most people who wanted a Ryzen 7 5800X3D presumably bought their CPU years ago, the more costly AM4 components would not precisely find their buyers. Therefore, creating a cheaper Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a viable method to sell off old silicon without lowering average selling prices.