On May 4, 2026, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D processor made its debut in the PassMark database. This processor stands out as the inaugural offering within AMD's PRO series to incorporate 3D V-Cache technology, and notably, it is the first in the lineup to boast a 16-core, 32-thread configuration. Designed specifically for commercial high-performance workstations, it operates at a base frequency of 4.3GHz and has a thermal design power (TDP) of 170W. Test results reveal impressive performance metrics, with a single-core score of 4614 and a multi-core score of 65111, placing it in close proximity to the consumer-grade flagship, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, in terms of overall performance. Prior to this appearance in PassMark, the processor had already been spotted in shipping lists, and its inclusion in the database now solidifies its hardware specifications.
