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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

AMD's 9950X3D2 Dual Edition: Big Cache, Big Price, Modest Gain

AMD launches the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition at $899, a 16-core chip with 208MB of total L3 cache (each 8-core chiplet gains 64MB) that’s only modestly faster than the regular 9950X3D while delivering similar power use; the extra cache rarely yields meaningful real-world gains outside cache-hungry, all-core workloads, and gaming doesn’t require 16 cores, making it a niche buy for those seeking hassle-free core scheduling or pure bragging rights rather than strong value-for-money.

via Ars Technica|

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technology2 months ago•13 min saved

Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus: solid multi‑core value stymied by RAM costs and a dead-end socket

Ars Technica’s review finds Intel’s Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus offer strong multi‑core performance and efficiency for their price, outperforming some AMD rivals in CPU-heavy tasks, and the 250K Plus is singled out as the better value. However, the overall system cost remains driven up by current RAM/SSD/GPU prices, and the LGA 1851 socket provides no upgrade path, making these CPUs a hard sell for budget-conscious builders who must also factor memory costs. Gaming performance lags AMD’s non‑X3D chips, though the chips stay cooler and more power-efficient than many predecessors.

via Ars Technica|

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technology10 months ago•12 min saved

AMD Prepares New Ryzen 9000 Series and Threadripper 9980X/9970X Review Highlights

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X, built on Zen 5 architecture with 64 cores and 128 threads, offers significant performance improvements over previous models, with up to 18% higher scores in multi-core benchmarks, while maintaining platform compatibility and efficiency. It is targeted at high-end desktop and workstation users, providing substantial power and performance gains, especially in professional workloads, but at a high price point.

via TechSpot|

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