# Fake AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D Found at Retailer October 30, 2026 at 07:57 PM > Japanese retailer PCONES discovers a counterfeit Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPU consisting of a hollow shell without internal core or I/O dies. A customer recently discovered a fake **AMD** **Ryzen 9 9900X3D** CPU, prompting an investigation by the Japanese retailer **PCONES**. Upon inspection, the store found that the processor was a non-functional shell completely lacking internal components on the substrate. The delidded unit revealed a total absence of core dies under the Integrated Heat Spreader. While a legitimate Ryzen 9 9900X3D features dual CCDs and a single I/O die, this counterfeit version lacked all three, featuring only a mismatched font on the IHS. This discovery follows a similar incident in 2025 where **Gamers Nexus** inspected a fake **Ryzen 7 9800X3D**. These sophisticated physical counterfeits highlight growing risks for hardware buyers, as the exterior closely mimics authentic high-end AMD processors. [#AMD]() [#Ryzen]() #PCONES #TechScams [#PCGaming]() ## Related news ## [AMD Releases FSR Redstone SDK 2.4 Update]() October 29, 2026 at 08:11 AM ## [AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Hits 95C Thermal Limits]() October 27, 2026 at 02:16 PM ## [AMD Re-Launches Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4 Users]() October 22, 2026 at 10:42 AM ## [AMD Releases Ryzen Overclocking Driver for Linux]() October 21, 2026 at 07:49 PM ## [Fake AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Chips Sold on Amazon]() October 16, 2026 at 01:43 PM