New 16 core chip brings upgraded 3D V Cache and higher power for gaming and creative work
AMD has announced its new Ryzen 9950X3D2 desktop processor, featuring a massive 208MB of on chip cache. The chip is a follow up to last year’s 9950X3D and marks the first time AMD has added 3D V Cache to both chiplets in a desktop CPU.
The processor comes with 16 cores based on the Zen 5 architecture and is designed for high performance tasks. AMD says the added cache allows more data to stay closer to the CPU, improving speed in games and heavy workloads.
The new chip also increases power usage.
It has a 200W TDP, higher than the previous model, which suggests improved performance but also more heat output. AMD says users can expect around five to ten percent performance gains in tools like Unreal Engine, Blender and DaVinci Resolve.
The Ryzen 9950X3D2 is aimed at gamers and creators.
It is built to handle demanding tasks like game development, AI workloads and 3D rendering. The processor is set to launch on April 22, though pricing has not been announced yet.
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