Intel is making some big changes to its desktop gaming roadmap to deliver faster performance, with new hardware & software technologies. Intel Says They Want To Match AMD X3D CPUs By Changing Their Entire Gaming Desktop Strategy Over the Next Five Years In an interview with PCGameshardware, Robert Hallock has shared the plans of the client CPU team covering desktops, laptops, and handheld PC markets. Robert has been giving us some hints of their strategy over the past few weeks, and it looks like Intel is on the right path. A key change in Intel's desktop strategy came around after […]

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The reviews of the 9950X3D2 are in from discerning reviewers.  TL;DR; - it's not for everyone, but it's very much for some.  The return of the 3060 is almost here, wait -…

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The newly launched flagship CPU has already entered the top 10 best-selling CPUs on Amazon and could eventually move up on the chart. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Enjoys Better Popularity Than Intel's Best CPUs on Amazon, Selling as the 10th Best Selling CPU at $899 The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 didn't impress much and brought even smaller uplifts over Ryzen 9 9950X3D than Ryzen 7 9850X3D brought over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Moreover, the hefty price tag of $899 makes it unappealing and unreachable for the masses. But there are always enthusiasts who wouldn't spend a day without buying the latest […]

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While everyone wants faster hardware, Intel says the answer lies in software optimization, and the P and E cores are almost identical in gaming performance. Robert Hallock Says E-Cores Don't Degrade Gaming Performance and PC Enthusiasts are "Underestimating" the Importance of Software Intel might not have been able to deliver X3D-equivalent performance in gaming with its latest Core Ultra 200 series, but it has gotten closer with the Plus variants. While still noticeably behind when it comes to the leading gaming performance, Intel blames this regression more on the "software" optimization than the hardware itself. In an interview with PC […]

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The prices of AMD's Ryzen CPUs have increased by more than 50%, signaling a panic in the DIY market amid heightened AI demand. Japanese Users Are Paying Up To 57% More For AMD Ryzen CPUs As The AI-Related Price Bumps Continue In a report published by PC Watch, it is stated that the Japanese DIY market is seeing a huge surge in hardware prices. While DRAM and GPU prices are way above their original rates, the next component that is being affected is the CPU. The report lists several AMD Ryzen CPUs, mainly the new Ryzen 9000 parts, seeing over […]

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The system integrator is deploying AMD's flagship Zen 5 X3D chip to deliver the best possible configuration available on the market. MAINGEAR Intros MG-1 Gaming Desktop With Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, Up To GeForce RTX 5090, and Up To 128 GB DDR5 Memory Popular system integrator, MAINGEAR, has introduced the MG-1 gaming desktop with new configuration, consisting of the recently launched AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition. The MG-1 lineup already has plenty of configurations, including processors and GPUs from popular vendors like Intel, NVIDIA, and AMD, but with the launch of Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, the system has now […]

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For half the price, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D does a much better job at gaming than the new dual X3D edition Ryzen 9000X3D chip. Several Independent Tests Revealed Little to No Performance Gains in Gaming or Productivity With the $900 Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Typically, almost every Ryzen generation brings some kind of performance uplifts, and even though we didn't see much growth in gaming performance going from Ryzen 7000 to 9000, the Zen 5 family did provide a helpful boost in productivity. On the other hand, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950XD2 Dual Edition is one of the […]

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You read that headline correctly. AMD is reportedly bringing back the former #1 gaming CPU of all time, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Is this the story of the year? The one CPU…

AMD is reportedly preparing a re-release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as an anniversary edition. Recent leaks suggest the 2022 processor will return to market without hardware changes, extending the lifecycle of the AM4 platform. AMD has not yet officially confirmed these plans.

The leaked information shared by HXL (via VideoCardz) indicates that the processor will retain its original 8-core, 16-thread configuration. Technical specifications include a 3.4GHz base clock and a 4.5GHz maximum boost frequency. The chip is defined by its 96MB of L3 cache, enabled by AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, designed to improve gaming performance by reducing memory latency.

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The reported reintroduction appears to be a response to current market conditions, specifically the ongoing costs associated with transitioning to the AM5 platform and DDR5 memory. By providing a high-performance option for the DDR4-based AM4 platform, the move would offer users an upgrade path that avoids the requirement for a new motherboard and memory investments.

Pricing and specific regional availability for the anniversary edition remain unconfirmed. It is currently unknown whether the rumoured release will be a limited production run or a broader market reintroduction.

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Some amazing bundle deals are available on Microcenter, bringing significant discounts when you buy one or more component with your favorite CPU. Micro Center is Hosting Amazing Exclusive Deals, Offering Ryzen 9800X3D, Motherboard, RAM Combo, Starting at $679 It's pretty hard to build a high-end gaming PC for under $2000 these days due to the high RAM and SSD prices. Moreover, when the CPU alone costs nearly $500 and the GPU prices are nearly 20-30% higher than usual, you can't expect a powerful PC for a $2K price tag. However, it's still possible if you go to your local Micro […]

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It's disappointing to see where we are heading, but it appears that for PC hardware makers, nothing can save the current market except relaunching older hardware. The Relaunch of Ryzen 7 5800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 is Close, but is it Really Something We Wanted? I think I got a little too excited for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D when I heard it would relaunch soon, since I have been rocking the AM4 platform for years now. It has hardly been a year since it got discontinued, but AM4 has proved that a platform can last for nearly a decade […]

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It's real, and if you have been waiting to upgrade your AM4 system, you will soon be able to upgrade to the fastest gaming processor in the Ryzen 5000 lineup. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10-Year AM4 Anniversary Edition Retail Box Surfaces Online; Slightly New Packaging, but the Same Chip Inside After all, the return of Ryzen 7 5800X3D is real, and it's happening soon. Yesterday, we reported that AMD's first-ever X3D processor is making a comeback after having been discontinued last year unexpectedly. Today, we also got to see its retail box, which confirms that the 10-Year AM4 Anniversary edition […]

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If you were waiting to buy the flagship AMD Zen 5 X3D chip, you can pre-order it before it launches officially. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition Listed On Amazon for $999; Newegg Lists it As Well, but No Pre-Order Option At $899 official MSRP, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 was already too expensive, but at $999, the Dual Edition has become the most expensive mainstream CPU in the current generation. After revealing the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, AMD announced that it's going to see a retail launch on April 22, which is roughly six days away from now. The […]

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The flagship Zen 5 X3D chip gets benchmarked ahead of the official launch and here's how it performs with air cooling. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Appears on HWBot for the First Time in 7-Zip and Cinebench Benchmarking The fastest Zen 5 X3D chip has already been tested by someone, as can be seen from the uploaded benchmarks on HWBot. AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, which was revealed two weeks ago, was tested by a Bulgarian user, "Stoikov". There are currently four benchmarks available on the HWBot website, including 7-Zip, Cinebench 2026 Single and Multi-Threaded, and Cinebench R23 Multi-core. The […]

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ASUS has prepared a new Mini-ITX AM5 motherboard, the TUF Gaming B850I WIFI NEO, for budget-tier Ryzen PC builds. ASUS's TUF Gaming B850I WIFI NEO Motherboard Is Catered Towards Budget Mini-ITX Ryzen Builders Motherboard makers have been making some really impressive, cost-effective motherboards based on the AM5 socket for budget-tier Ryzen PC builders. We have seen and tested a lot of these designs over the past few months, and it looks like ASUS has a new product for SFF PC builders. The company has just introduced its latest addition, the ASUS TUF Gaming B850I WIFI NEO, which is a Mini-ITX […]

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At nearly $400, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D stands unmatched, and this is one of the best deals we have seen for this CPU this year so far. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Gets Closer to $400, Offering Much Better Value Than Ryzen 9850X3D for Nearly $100 Less There's no reason why you should buy the newer and marginally faster Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor when the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is available for $90 less. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains the top choice on Amazon despite 9850X3D's presence in the market for a while. This is because there is hardly a 2-3% […]

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AMD's first processor to feature the dual 3D V-Cache layout is finally here, but official disclosures show the 9950X3D2's pricing isn't for gamers at all. AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Offers Dual Cache Tiles, With Up to 200W TDP, But the Pricing Isn't Worth it For Gamers At All Team Red's newest X3D processors weren't just a leap in core/thread configurations; rather, the firm introduced a massive design revision, especially with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which marks the first time AMD has adopted a dual-cache tile strategy. We will talk about specifications in a bit, but for now, according to AMD's […]

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The processor is set to launch in nearly two weeks, but early listings have already started to surface. AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition CPU Appears on Canadian and UK Retailers, Starting at $958 and $1196, respectively AMD's new flagship Zen 5 chip is arriving on April 22, but it has already started appearing on some retailers. Keep in mind that these are not final or official prices and appear to be placeholders instead. As far as the listings are concerned, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition can be seen on multiple UK and Canadian retailers. Popular Canadian retailer, PC-Canada.com, […]

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When will the pricing of DDR (and fallout from it) stop being top news?  Not this week!  Get yer extra frames with DLSS 4.5, Geekbench and the newest Intel CPUs have a…

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