Monday, June 10th 2019

AMD Readies Ryzen 9 3950X 16-core Processor to Awestrike Crowds at E3

When AMD launched its Ryzen 9 3900X 12-core/24-thread processor at its Computex 2019 keynote, our readers commented on the notable absence of a 16-core SKU, given that a "Matisse" multi-chip module with two 8-core "Zen 2" chiplets adds up to that core-count. Some readers noted this could be a case of AMD holding back its top performing part in the absence of competition in the segment from Intel. It turns out, the company was saving this part up for an E3 2019 unveiling.

The Ryzen 9 3950X maxes out "Matisse" MCM with 16 cores, 32 threads via SMT, a staggering 64 MB of L3 cache (72 MB including the 8 MB of total L2 cache), and a stunning 105-Watt TDP figure that's unchanged from the company's TDP for the 3900X. The Ryzen 9 3950X is clocked at 3.50 GHz, with a maximum boost frequency of 4.70 GHz. The company is yet to reveal its price, but given that the $499 price-tag has already been taken by the 3900X, one could expect an even higher price. It remains to be seen if the 3950X will launch alongside the rest of the series on 7/7.
Source: VideoCardz
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90 Comments on AMD Readies Ryzen 9 3950X 16-core Processor to Awestrike Crowds at E3

#26
PanicLake
Everyone knew this CPU was coming eventually.
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#27
Metroid
GinoLatinoEveryone knew this CPU was coming eventually.
adoredtv after 27 may, :(:mad::cry::banghead:, adoredtv after 10 june, :roll::toast:
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#28
Xzibit
Metroidadoredtv after 27 may, :(:mad::cry::banghead:, adoredtv after 10 june, :roll::toast:
PC World was the one that got the picture of the chip with the additional traces. That was when everyone knew it was coming.

Der8auer spilled the name (3950X) in one of the GN videos
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#29
thebluebumblebee
trparkyI personally don't understand why we're limiting ourselves to low TDP values in desktops, it's not like we're dealing with notebooks in which you have limited cooling capacity and power usage limits. This is the desktop platform, the sky is the limit. If the processor needs more power, there are 1000 Watt power supplies. If the processor needs more cooling then you know, go balls to the walls with a massive liquid cooling system.
Because governments are watching. The computer industry has been trying to stay under their radar. They want to stay away from, say, The California Energy Commission, as much as possible.
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#30
Metroid
XzibitPC World was the one that got the picture of the chip with the additional traces. That was when everyone knew it was coming.
i'm talking about the rumours since early September 2018.
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#31
Midland Dog
dirtyferretI am 100% filled in awe! Finally a CPU worthy of playing Minecraft....
i know its sarcasm but its stupid sarcasm, g3258 on a stock cooler at 4. something ghz will handily win in that pos game
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#32
dirtyferret
Midland Dogi know its sarcasm but its stupid sarcasm, g3258 on a stock cooler at 4. something ghz will handily win in that pos game
Yes but in ten years time they will release a patch for multicore performance and I will be future proofed for it. You won't be with your g3258.
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#34
EarthDog
That record is at almost 6ghz all c/t...and there are only 2 submissions, lol.

I wonder, if that result is true, what cooling was used. With 15% ipc increase that has to be 5ghz all c/t give or take.

R20 was under a chiller at 5.2 ghz... which means that ryzen was likely around low/mid 4 ghz.

Edit: you filled in the details Slater I said them, lol.
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#35
Metroid
HwGeekLisa went for the kill:
Let's hope this will be true. I got some salt today.
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#36
HwGeek
OMG, can you imagine that at cost of 9960X + ITX board -we can build 3950X+ ITX+ RTX2080/Radeon VII+ PCIE Gen4 SSD+memory and even PSU/Case?
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#37
EarthDog
If you need all those c/t to game, yippee!

Or, you know, buy something that costs half that much with half the c/t and more appropriate for gaming and rock a 2080ti AND a better monitor. :p
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#38
Metroid
EarthDogIf you need all those c/t to game, yippee!

Or, you know, buy something that costs half that much with half the c/t and more appropriate for gaming and rock a 2080ti AND a better monitor. :p
I do prefer a full fledged better monitor, half cores and half gpu power.
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#39
HwGeek
Better monitor indeed, I love my 5K monitor, can't look at lower PPI monitors after getting used to Retina :-(.
Too bad it's not for gaming, and changing resolution is ~15 sec, so If I am in game and by accident I press "Win" - I need 30 sec to get back to the game lol.
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#41
hat
Enthusiast
trparkyI personally don't understand why we're limiting ourselves to low TDP values in desktops, it's not like we're dealing with notebooks in which you have limited cooling capacity and power usage limits. This is the desktop platform, the sky is the limit. If the processor needs more power, there are 1000 Watt power supplies. If the processor needs more cooling then you know, go balls to the walls with a massive liquid cooling system.
That's kind of a... weird way of looking at it. I mean, if you're an enthusiast sure, you can throw power requirements and cooling requirements out the window. Have your 1000w power supply and your water chiller. But neither Intel nor AMD is selling chips that require water chillers and go way past the point of diminishing returns. 99% of desktop users are fine with a 65w or less processor, if they even use a desktop anymore. Laptops and smartphones are where it's at for a lot of people these days.
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#42
mstenholm
TheMadDutchDude45 minutes until the E3 coverage begins! :D
Where do I find it?
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#43
Xzibit
mstenholmWhere do I find it?
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#44
mstenholm
So performance numbers from 9920K and 3900x er BOTH at 105 W TDP, not letting the 9920K running it's normal speed. I know that 165 TDP was shown but that was not what Su said.
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#45
erek
where's the announcement? seems like all the rumors were fake!
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#46
SL2
erekwhere's the announcement? seems like all the rumors were fake!
That's how rumors works.
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#47
erek
buncha bull !!!!!!!!!!
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#48
TheMadDutchDude
It's not like the stream is over yet... and you have to remember, they will want to hold this chip back until Intel tries a desperate ploy to claw back at gamers. At that point, they can unleash the true 16 core chip to just keep them ahead. Calm down, and think of this from a business perspective. It's more thought out than that.

There's a surprise... here it comes...?

THERE IT IS!
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#49
SL2
Surprise!!!
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#50
Midland Dog
dirtyferretYes but in ten years time they will release a patch for multicore performance and I will be future proofed for it. You won't be with your g3258.
in 10 years time we might not be using sillicon anymore
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