ASRock leaks 9950X3D2 support
Motherboard maker ASRock listed BIOS support for the unreleased AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 — the dual 3D V‑Cache chiplet part — signaling a likely imminent launch or OEM preparation (reported Mar. 23). (thefpsreview.com).
ASRock’s March 16, 2026 news post lists specific validated BIOS builds—many X870E/X870/B850/B650 and A620 models show “4.03” (for example, X870E Taichi OCF — 4.03) and the support table is published on ASRock’s site. (asrock.com) The same ASRock page explicitly instructs users to download the latest BIOS from ASRock and notes BIOS Flashback and Instant Flash as supported upgrade methods for those models. (asrock.com) Observers reported the ASRock announcement was visible briefly and then removed or edited, with a snapshot of the now-deleted entry captured and shared by multiple outlets. (thefpsreview.com) Independent outlets noted AMD has not published an official product page or announcement for a “9950X3D2,” meaning the listing appeared on ASRock before any AMD confirmation. (videocardz.com) Leaked technical details circulating in the press attribute 16 cores and 32 threads to the 9950X3D2 and a total of 192 MB of L3 cache achieved by stacking 3D V‑Cache on both chiplets. (tomshardware.com) Separate leaks have suggested a ~4.3 GHz base, boosts reported up to ~5.6 GHz in some sources, and a possible 200 W TDP cited in prior reporting on the dual‑X3D design. (tecnobits.com) ASRock’s support materials and several hardware sites also call out a required AGESA/BIO S firmware update (references to AGESA 1.2.0.3a/related AGESA builds) and newer chipset driver packages tied to the 4.03 BIOS rollout. (wccftech.com) The ASRock post carries a March 16 date that multiple outlets flagged as a likely internal scheduling placeholder, but analysts say the combination of a published support table, published BIOS builds, and external leaks make an official launch or OEM distribution likely imminent. (guru3d.com)
