AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the latest in its line of gaming processors, offers a slight performance increase over its predecessor but demands more power, according to recent reviews. The new chip follows AMD's established strategy of adding 64MB of additional L3 cache to existing desktop processor designs, a technology known as 3D V-Cache, which significantly benefits gaming performance.
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D is technically faster than the 9800X3D, but the difference is often imperceptible during actual gameplay, according to Wired. Despite the minimal performance jump, the 9850X3D maintains AMD's position as a top choice for high-end gaming CPUs. Wired gave the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D a 9/10 rating, highlighting its excellent gaming performance and effective overclocking capabilities. However, the review also noted that the new chip requires substantial cooling.
AMD first introduced its 3D V-Cache technology with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in 2022, Ars Technica reported. The company has consistently refined the technology over the past four years, increasing CPU cores and improving overall efficiency. The 3D V-Cache approach disproportionately benefits applications, especially games, that can leverage the increased cache size. Ars Technica noted that the performance boost from 3D V-Cache has consistently outweighed any drawbacks associated with the chips.
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