AMD Paves the Way to 1000 FPS Gaming with Ryzen 9000X3D Processors

According to AMD, gamers have the potential to reach an astounding 1000 frames per second (FPS) in their favorite eSports games by coupling a robust GPU with the groundbreaking Ryzen 9000X3D processors. Previously, ESports phenomena such as CS2 and Valorant have managed to hit peaks around the 600-700 FPS, but attaining the 1000 FPS mark is an entirely different challenge. Though challenging, it is a feasible goal if augmented with a remarkably potent CPU.

A glimpse at the past reminds us of a time, approximately two years ago, when a Core i9 14900K, chilled with Liquid Nitrogen, was successful in hitting 1000 FPS in CS2, given it was complemented with an RTX 4090. It underscores the fact that such high frame rates necessitate an extraordinary setup. Current-gen processors like the Ryzen 9000X3D, however, simplify the process to reach unprecedented higher FPS.

Although the average player can expect around 600-700 FPS with the Ryzen 9800X3D and 9950X3D, when paired with the RTX 5090 or 5080, AMD claims a certain level of optimization could unchain the possibility of a 1000 FPS experience in not just one, but six contrasting eSports games. This concept was underlined by AMD through a comprehensive infographic.

AMD goes on to explain that the revered 1000 FPS achievement isn’t limited to a single processor in its lineup, but three of its Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs are allegedly capable of it. Included alongside the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D processors, the mobile Ryzen 9 9955HX3D also promises a similar experience.

Vital to this astounding performance, AMD noted, are a few setup considerations. Running on Windows 11 OS (version 24H2), disabling VBS (Virtualization-based security), and AMD’s SAM (Smart Access Memory), allowed all six games to touch the coveted 1000 FPS mark. This was achievable with high-end GPUs like the GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090D.

The memory in these test setups was clocked at a hefty 6000 MT/s at CL30, with the resolution locked to 1080p. What was truly eye-catching was the fact that this astounding performance was managed at such a high resolution, which is commonly used in modern gaming.

With the Radeon RX 9070 XT, higher frame rates were arguably limited in comparison, at least on paper, as just two games reached the 1000 FPS station. While these figures indeed are impressive, it’s important to note that real-world performance may not mirror these numbers as it’s often more challenging than theory.

At the same time, it’s vital to consider that a gaming experience at 1000 FPS isn’t technically fully beneficial, given our current tech limitations. There are no gaming monitors on the market right now that can display this frame rate as the fastest one available tops out at 750Hz.

The notion appears somewhat ahead of our time, as the hardware to fully utilize such impressive frame rates isn’t currently accessible for gamers. Expectations for future developments in display technology to catch up with these advancements remain high.

Information on the performance of the mobile Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wasn’t disclosed, though one can anticipate it to deliver comparable results. However, the question of utility emerges once again, as most laptops do not come with high refresh rate displays as yet.

Given these facts, hitting 1000 FPS on a laptop might sound awe-inspiring, but it’s possibly futile in practical gaming scenarios due to limited hardware. That being said, it is indeed a feat to marvel at, showing the potential of where gaming hardware is heading.