AMD has announced that the upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs will feature full overclocking support—a first for AMD’s 3D V-Cache chips. Since the introduction of the 3D V-Cache technology, AMD’s Ryzen processors have been very popular for their exceptional gaming performance.

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D, in particular, has dominated sales, thanks to its impressive performance metrics and efficiency. With the next generation, AMD aims to not only enhance out-of-the-box performance but also provide users with the flexibility to manually optimize their CPUs.

AMD’s 3D V-Cache line of processors began with the Zen 3-based Ryzen 5000 series. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D was a hit that offered unmatched gaming value. However, due to the nascent nature of the technology, AMD took a conservative approach, limiting tuning options to ensure precise management of temperatures and voltages.

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The second generation, introduced with the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 series, saw AMD loosening these restrictions slightly. Enthusiasts gained access to Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) and Curve Optimizer (CO) support, along with EXPO memory overclocking capabilities. These enhancements made the Ryzen 7000X3D series a worthy successor to its predecessor, and the chips are currently available at attractive discounts for new AM5 PC builders.

With the upcoming Zen 5-powered Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs, AMD is taking a significant leap forward by offering full overclocking support. This new capability will allow enthusiasts on the AM5 platform to fully exploit the potential of their 3D V-Cache CPUs.

While there may still be safeguards to protect the delicate 3D stacks on top of each Zen 5 CCD, the introduction of manual overclocking is expected to attract a wave of overclocking enthusiasts.

AMD has already announced the mainstream Ryzen 9000 series will be available in the market in July. The X3D chips will be available a little later after they announce it officially.