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Ars Technica
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· 5 months, 4 weeks ago • Andrew Cunningham

AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition crams 208MB of cache into a single chip

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AMD's latest Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor introduces a significant upgrade with a total of 208MB of cache, including dual 64MB 3D V-Cache on each die. This design simplifies the architecture that previously split cache between chiplets, allowing for more consistent performance in gaming and other applications that benefit from high cache availability.

For developers, particularly those working on graphics and performance optimization, this chip could mean smoother gameplay and faster load times. With AMD claiming up to a 10% performance increase over the previous 9950X3D, it’s a noteworthy consideration for future game development projects, especially those that demand high processing power and efficiency.

“This chip should be as much as 10 percent faster than the 9950X3D.”

— AMD · Performance claim regarding the new processor
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what
Introduction of Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition with 208MB cache
who
AMD
impact
Improves performance for games and applications that utilize cache
context
Enhances the architecture by eliminating hybrid chiplet design
Signal Positive

The new chip offers significant performance improvements for developers.

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