AMD just released a new computer chip called the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This chip works faster than the old version. Tests show it can do single tasks about 14% quicker. That means it finishes one job at a time much faster than before. The chip also does better when it has to handle a lot of work all at once. It beats the older chips in overall performance. But we should wait for more tests to know for sure how good it is in regular use.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is part of AMD's new Zen 5 chips. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. Threads are like helpers that let the cores do more jobs at the same time. You can buy this chip for about $699. It uses a special design called V-Cache. This design puts a piece called SRAM below the cores. It helps keep the chip cool so it can run at higher speeds without getting too hot. The chip can use up to 170W of power. That's a lot, but it helps it handle tough jobs without overheating.
The 9950X3D and its little brother, the 9900X3D, have a ton of cache memory. Cache memory is like a secret stash where the chip keeps important info close by. The 9950X3D has 144MB, and the 9900X3D has 140 MB. That's a lot of cache! AMD says this chip runs games about 20% better than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K chip. They also say it's 8% faster than their last gaming chip, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. However, experts think we should wait for other people to test the chip more before we believe everything AMD says.
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D is part of AMD's new Zen 5 chips. It has 16 cores and 32 threads. Threads are like helpers that let the cores do more jobs at the same time. You can buy this chip for about $699. It uses a special design called V-Cache. This design puts a piece called SRAM below the cores. It helps keep the chip cool so it can run at higher speeds without getting too hot. The chip can use up to 170W of power. That's a lot, but it helps it handle tough jobs without overheating.
The 9950X3D and its little brother, the 9900X3D, have a ton of cache memory. Cache memory is like a secret stash where the chip keeps important info close by. The 9950X3D has 144MB, and the 9900X3D has 140 MB. That's a lot of cache! AMD says this chip runs games about 20% better than Intel's Core Ultra 9 285K chip. They also say it's 8% faster than their last gaming chip, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. However, experts think we should wait for other people to test the chip more before we believe everything AMD says.
