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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 84882, member: 27"] AMD basically soft-launched a new 8-core X3D chip in China, gave everyone the preorder rules, and then politely refused to say the price. China preorder goes live [LIST] [*]AMD moved the Ryzen 7 9850X3D into an early commercial phase in China. [*]JD listings confirm a preorder process for the Ryzen 9000X3D-series desktop CPU. [*]The page does not show a final retail price yet, but it does spell out the ordering flow clearly. [/LIST] What AMD is selling here [LIST] [*]Ryzen 7 9850X3D is positioned as a Zen 5-based desktop processor. [*]Second-generation 3D V-Cache is the headline feature. [*]This is the same basic approach that makes X3D parts appealing to gamers and cache-sensitive workloads. [/LIST] Core specs that get highlighted [LIST] [*]The published config is 8 cores and 16 threads. [*]Max boost clock is listed at up to 5.6 GHz. [*]Total cache is listed at 104 MB across L2 and L3. [*]The practical angle is fewer CPU-side stalls and steadier frame delivery in heavier scenarios. [/LIST] The platform story stays simple [LIST] [*]TDP is stated at 120 W. [*]Compatibility with existing AM5 motherboards is claimed. [*]Mainstream air cooling is presented as sufficient. [*]The implied workflow is BIOS update, drop-in install, done. [/LIST] Preorder mechanics are the real news [LIST] [*]The deposit is $10.11. [*]That deposit converts into a $30.33 credit toward the final purchase. [*]The remaining payment phase opens on January 29 at 22:30. [*]That second payment window is the real fight, since it is where reservations turn into actual allocations if stock is limited. [/LIST] Price context without a real price [LIST] [*]IT Home cites a $480 launch price for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D as a reference point. [*]AMD reportedly plans for 9850X3D and 9800X3D to remain available at the same time. [*]That overlap implies AMD wants two separate 8-core X3D options in the stack, likely split by pricing, availability, or regional rollout. [/LIST] Where this leaves buyers [LIST] [*]The final RMB MSRP is still unknown, so the value is impossible to judge cleanly. [*]The positioning is still crystal clear. [*]This is an 8-core Zen 5 X3D chip aimed at high-end gaming builds. [*]AM5 owners are being told they can upgrade without touching the rest of the platform. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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