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2026-08-24
www.pcguide.com
2026-08-24
2026-08-19
tomshardware.com
2026-08-19
Thermal Grizzly has launched a delidded version of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, priced at $1,402.83, marking a significant premium over standard retail offerings. This high-end CPU, built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture with 16 cores, 32 threads, and 192MB of L3 cache via dual-CCD 3D V-Cache, is
2026-08-15
tomshardware.com
2026-08-15
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an entry-level product in its X3D lineup designed to offer more cost-effective 3D V-Cache solutions. Built on the same Zen 4 architecture and TSMC N5 process as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the 7700X3D features lower base and boost clocks, making it more affordable
2026-08-11
tomshardware.com
2026-08-11
In August 2026, AMD's senior marketing director Saša Marinković shared a screenshot of Amazon's CPU best-sellers list, highlighting the Ryzen 5 5500's temporary top spot. Despite being a four-year-old DDR4-based processor, it demonstrates the continued demand for older platforms, especially among bu
2026-08-09
tomshardware.com
2026-08-09
In the increasingly competitive mid-range CPU market, Intel and AMD have launched their latest processors, sparking a highly anticipated showdown. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, based on the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture and built using TSMC's 3nm process, features 24 cores (8 P-cores and 16 E-
2026-08-03
www.pcguide.com
2026-08-03
2026-07-31
tomshardware.com
2026-07-31
This article reviews Tom's Hardware's long-term coverage of CPU development since its inception in 1996, tracing the evolution from early Pentium II processors to today's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, highlighting the rapid advancement in processor technology. By comparing key metrics such as transistor counts,
2026-07-24
tomshardware.com
2026-07-24
According to industry insiders, AMD is reportedly developing a new mobile processor equipped with 3D V-Cache technology, intended as a mobile counterpart to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The chip, tentatively named the Ryzen 9 9800HX3D, is expected to enter mass production in Q4 2026 and potentially launch a
2026-07-22
tomshardware.com
2026-07-22
A lucky Costco shopper stumbled upon a heavily discounted iBuyPower gaming PC priced at $1,140, down from its original $1,899.99, while shopping for rotisserie chicken. The system features an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU, making it suitable for high-end
2026-07-19
tomshardware.com
2026-07-19
AMD recently launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor, which received widespread acclaim for its gaming performance, though its $329 price point was seen as less compelling. The chip is nearly identical to the more expensive Ryzen 7 7800X3D, differing mainly in boost clocks and pricing. However, a pro
2026-07-17
tomshardware.com
2026-07-17
AMD unveiled the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor at Computex 2026, positioned between the 7600X3D and 7800X3D in its X3D lineup, priced at $329. Notably, it is exclusively available on Newegg in North America until Q3 2026, highlighting AMD's strategic channel control. While the 7700X3D delivers stron
2026-06-26
tomshardware.com
2026-06-26
This article provides an in-depth analysis of the performance battle between AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Intel's Core i7-14700K, focusing on the competition for DDR4 supremacy in 2026. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, based on the Zen 3 architecture, leverages innovative 3D V-Cache technology to deliver strong ga
2026-06-26
tomshardware.com
2026-06-26
AMD's latest Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition has sparked market attention due to its re-engineered bonding process, offering slight performance improvements over the original. While the official MSRP is $350, scalpers are already listing the chip for $600 or more on secondhand platforms, wi
2026-06-01
tomshardware.com
2026-06-01
AMD has launched two X3D CPUs to address rising component costs in the current market. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, priced at $349, is $100 cheaper than its predecessor launched over four years ago. It features the first-generation 3D V-Cache technology with 8 Zen 3 cores and 16 thr
2026-05-29
tomshardware.com
2026-05-29
Acer unveiled its first gaming laptop equipped with AMD's Ryzen 9 9955X3D processor at Computex 2026, marking a significant expansion into the high-end gaming laptop market. The lineup features two flagship models: the Predator Helios 18 AI and the Nitro 16. The Predator Helios 18 AI is powered by a