3D V-Cache
Coverage of 3D V-Cache in the Nexus archive.
- AMD extends Socket AM5 support through at least 2029; AM4 refuses to die
AMD announced extended support for its AM5 socket until 2029 and re-released the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3D V-Cache processor for AM4. The AM5 extension adds 2-4 years to its original timeline, while the AM4 chip aims to reduce bottlenecks with high-end GPUs.
- AMD’s best CPU tech for gamers is coming to workstations too
AMD is including its 3D V-Cache tech in its commercial workstation processors with a refreshed line of Ryzen PRO 9000 series chips, previously geared toward gamers. The tech will be useful for complex workloads such as simulation and rendering. This move marks an expansion of AMD's 3D V-Cache technology into the workstation market.
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition review: Tons of cache for tons of dollars
AMD releases the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition with 208MB of L3 cache, priced at $899. It offers slightly better performance than the regular 9950X3D while maintaining similar power consumption, showcasing improvements in 3D V-Cache technology.