Zen 5 processor for AMD Ryzen 8000 “Granite Ridge” to have a maximum of 16 cores

Zen 5 processor for AMD Ryzen 8000 “Granite Ridge” to have a maximum of 16 cores

According to a report by PC Games Hardware, AMD’s next-generation Ryzen 8000 “Granite Ridge” desktop processor, which is based on the “Zen 5” microarchitecture, will continue to have a maximum CPU core-count of 16 cores and 32 threads. The CPU will maintain the two 8-core “Zen 5” CCDs and one...

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is now available for $294.99.

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is now available for $294.99.

In the US, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has been marked down to $294.99, making it more affordable than the Ryzen 7 7700 (non-X). Given that it originally retailed for $399.99 and was then reduced to $329.99, the most recent decrease makes it a great deal. Depending on the area,...

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AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D now costs $539.99 at Newegg.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D now costs $539.99 at Newegg.

As TPU reported yesterday, Newegg recently dropped the price of AMD’s top desktop Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor from $749.99 to $629.99. For buyers who are eager to upgrade to some of the greatest enthusiast silicon currently on the market, the $70 reduction off MSRP represents a 10% savings. However, this...

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Interfaces of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on SANDRA Database

Interfaces of AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D on SANDRA Database

Online benchmark databases are starting to list AMD’s highly anticipated gaming Processor, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D “Zen 4,” which launches in early April. With 64 MB of 3D Vertical Cache, the 8-core/16-thread processor’s L3 cache grows to an astonishing 96 MB, bringing the overall cache size to 104 MB. The...

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2+4 CPU Configuration Spies Potential AMD Hybrid Phoenix 2 APU

2+4 CPU Configuration Spies Potential AMD Hybrid Phoenix 2 APU

A purported AMD Phoenix 2 hybrid APU with a 2+4 CPU layout has been found in the MilkyWay@Home database. The “A70F80” CPUID appears to be a part of the Phoenix 2 lineup even if the APU was not given a name. The APU in issue contains two regular Zen 4...

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Mixed Results After Adding 24GB DDR5 Modules on AMD Ryzen 7000 Platform—POSTs but Doesn’t Boot

Mixed Results After Adding 24GB DDR5 Modules on AMD Ryzen 7000 Platform—POSTs but Doesn’t Boot

The past month has seen the introduction of DDR5 memory modules with densities of 24 GB and 48 GB, resulting in capacities of 48 GB (2x 24 GB), 96 GB (2x 48 GB or 4x 24 GB), and even 192 GB (4x 48 GB). The only catch is that these...

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Sale of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D begins today

Sale of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D begins today

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-core/32-thread and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D 12-core/24-thread, AMD’s top two new desktop CPUs, will be available for purchase later today (starting 3 PM Central European time, 9 AM EST). The company’s 3D Vertical Cache technology, found in the two “Zen 4” processors, greatly enhances gaming performance....

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Ryzen 7000X3D CCD Priority Can Be Fine-Grainedly Controlled With AMD AGESA 1.0.0.5C AM5

Ryzen 7000X3D CCD Priority Can Be Fine-Grainedly Controlled With AMD AGESA 1.0.0.5C AM5

For its Socket AM5 motherboards, ASUS has started distributing beta UEFI firmware updates that contain AGESA 1.0.0.5 patch-C microcode. This allows end users more control over how the processor divides workload between the two CCDs (CPU complex dies) on 12-core and 16-core Ryzen 7000 series processors, including the future 7000X3D...

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First Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

First Benchmarks for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The forthcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU will include 16 cores and 32 threads in addition to 144 MB of 3D V-cache, 16 MB of L2 cache, and 128 MB of L3 cache. We can now compare the results to models that have already been created for the first time...

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Prices for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D Series Unveiled; Available on February 28

Prices for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D Series Unveiled; Available on February 28

The retail channel prices for AMD’s new Ryzen 7000X3D “Zen 4” family of powerful Socket AM5 desktop CPUs were revealed today. The firm says that the 3D Vertical Cache (3DV cache) technology introduced by these CPUs significantly improves gaming performance, putting them on par with 13th Gen Core “Raptor Lake”...

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