Where to buy AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D: available retailers and pre order US, UK, Canada
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Launch day for AMD’s new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D processors is finally here, a couple of months after AMD first announced them back at CES 2025. If you’re looking for where to buy or pre order the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to all the best retailers stocking it in the US, UK, and Canada.
The 9950X3D release time has arrived, so we recommend checking out where to grab one of these new X3D chips on release day before stock levels potentially drop. Of the two new processors, we expect the flagship model to be the most hotly contested. Yesterday, the first Amazon listings were spotted on the Canadian storefront, meaning retailers are gearing up for the launch at 9 AM EST today, and 9950X3D reviews are also live.
AMD launches latest Ryzen 9 9950X3D & 9900X3D CPUs!
AMD's highly anticipated Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D chips have finally arrived! Below, we will be listing all the latest listings from the web's biggest retailers.
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - CA
- AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D - CA
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D - Newegg
*Stock availability and pricing subject to change depending on retailer or outlet.
- Cores: 16
- Threads: 32
- Boost Clock speed: 5.7GHz
- Base clock speed: 4.3GHz
- L3 Cache: 128MB
- TDP: 170W
- Release date info: March 12th at 6 AM PST US / 9 AM EST US / 1 PM GMT or UTC
- Price: $699 MSRP
- What is it?: The latest flagship X3D processor from AMD for gamers and creators
- Specs & features: Zen 5 architecture, 16-cores / 32-threads, 128MB L3 Cache (144MB total), AM5 socket, 170W TDP, 4.3GHz base clock / 5.7GHz boost clock
- Latest update: Retailer listings for the 9950X3D are starting to go live on Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, Overclockers UK, and Scan
Ryzen 9 9950X3D – US retailers
Kicking things off with the best retailers in the US. For those of you in the States, the main retailers include the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg. So far, the processor has gone on sale right away without a pre order period for several retailers.
| Retailer | Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|
| Amazon | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Best Buy | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Newegg | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
Ryzen 9 9950X3D – UK retailers
Moving on to the UK now, where we’ve already spotted the new CPU listed at popular retailers such as Scan and Overclockers UK. Neither listings mentioned pre orders, and the new CPU went on sale as soon as the 1 PM GMT release time struck.
| Retailer | Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|
| Amazon UK | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Scan | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Overclockers UK | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Currys | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
Ryzen 9 9950X3D – Canada retailers
Finally, we saw Amazon CA listing the 9950X3D ahead of other regions, and it will also be available to buy at Best Buy and Newegg in this region with pricing starting from $999 CAD.
| Retailer | Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
|---|---|
| Amazon CA | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Best Buy CA | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
| Newegg CA | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D |
Will the 9950X3D work with my motherboard?
As we can see from the specs, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D will be using the AM5 socket. This means if you’re already on an AM5 motherboard, then the 9000 series will be compatible – these boards are also compatible with 7000 and 8000 series CPUs. A simple BIOS update will likely be required. You will easily be able to find the best motherboard for the 9950X3D out there as long as it’s the right socket.
Should I upgrade to 9950X or wait for 9950X3D?
If you want a fast processor, AMD, then the 9950X will provide just that. With a massive 16 cores and 32 threads, it is a productivity powerhouse and will outperform Intel’s i9-14900K and Core Ultra 9 285K in both productivity and gaming workloads. However, if you’re just focused on gaming, you’re probably better off going for a current X3D model such as the 9800X3D or last-gen’s 7800X3D. The 9950X3D will offer the best of both worlds if you want the best of the best for gamers and creators alike.
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