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.
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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.
90 Comments on AMD Readies Ryzen 9 3950X 16-core Processor to Awestrike Crowds at E3
AMD Next Horizon Gaming E3 2019 @ 01:33:16
Can't wait for the Reviews and Benchmarks!
Edit: Double checked Stream
Lisa just confirmed that they will all be available on 7/7.
It's clear she forgot about the 3950X in the end when she said July later on.
Here it says7/7.
www.amd.com/en/products/specifications/processors
We know that all the other models will be available 7/7.
How is it possible that a CPU with 8 cores have the same TDP in the same generation as one with 16 cores?
I guess reviews will tell, until then it looks extremely unusual.
ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/compare.html?productIds=191792,191789,186605,186604,134896,134900
Intel = No mitigation
Now my question is wether these TDP figures and performance are something to get excited about or not. Gotta wait for independent reviews to see the clear picture. I think they hide a lot of games from the 1080p comparasions to make it look better than what it is. Like using Black Ops 3 or Devil May Cry is weird... no one cares about 200fps on those games. Wanted to see Battlefield or Escape from Takov wich are really demanding on the CPU and where intel currently crushes AMD.
Also curious about overclocking capabilities, because if only the most expensive chips can reach really high clocks, that´s bad. But let´s see what´s coming.