AMD has unveiled its new 3D V-Cache based Ryzen 9 7950X3D, beating the Intel Core i9-13900K in games. The 7950X3D has 144 MB cache, 16 cores, 32 threads, and 120W TDP. AMD compares the 7950X3D to the i9-13900K and demonstrates up to 24% better performance at FHD with high image quality. Let’s dive into the details and find out how AMD beat the top-of-the-line Intel counterpart.
The latest 3D V-Cache technology, introduced in last year’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D, is responsible for all of this improvement. The latest 3D V-Cache design for the Zen 4 lineup gives the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D up to 144 MB of cache, making it a monster of a chip. Next in line, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers a 15% improvement compared to Ryzen 7 5800X3D and offers up to 30% higher performance in selected games. It’s a surprise for many; however, the actual happiness is based on the release prices of the latest CPUs from AMD.
AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D Crushes Contender – 24% Better Performance in Games!
The company showcased that the Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms the Intel Core i9-13900K in games at FHD resolution with HQ image. Both systems (used in testing) had 32 GB of DDR5-6000 memory and the same cooling solution to test their maximum potential. AMD put the 7950X3D on test in multiple games, including Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077, and Horizon Zero Dawn. These tests are only conducted on specific games, and results may vary on other titles.
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“Gaming performance calculated with Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Borderlands 3, CS:GO, Cyberpunk 2077, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, DOTA 2, F1 2021, Far Cry 6, Final Fantasy XIV, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Grand Theft Auto V, Hitman 3 Dubai CPU, Hitman 3 Dubai GPU, Metro Exodus, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Strange Brigade, Total War: Three Kingdoms Battle, Warhammer: Dawn of War III, Watchdogs: Legion, Wolfenstein Youngblood (LabX), World of Tanks Encore, Rifbreaker CPU, Red Dead Redemption 2, Forza Horizon 5, Guardians Of The Galaxy, Tiny Tina’s Wonderland, Dirt 5, Civilization VI, Horizon Zero Dawn, Ashes of the Singularity (GPU), Total War Warhammer III (Battle), F1 2022, all at 1080p high settings. System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results.” stated by AMD
AMD shows that in games like Watch Dogs Legion, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, and Horizon Zero Dawn, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D is better than the i9-13900K. During the event, the CPU in Horizon: Zero Dawn showed a 24% performance boost in the Raptor Lake counterpart.
| CPU Name | Cores/Threads | Base Clock | Cache | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 16/32 | 4.5 GHz | 80 MB | $699 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | 12/24 | 4.7 GHz | 76 MB | $549 US |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 12/24 | 3.6 GHz | 76 MB | $429 US |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8/16 | 4.5 GHz | 40 MB | $399 US |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 8/16 | 3.6 GHz | 40 MB | $329 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 6/12 | 4.7 GHz | 38 MB | $299 US |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | 6/12 | 3.8 GHz | 38 MB | $229 US |
AMD’s new Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs show that the company wants to stay on the cutting edge of gaming technology. Because of how well they work and what they can do, they are good for a wide range of gaming applications and users. It will be interesting to see how they compare to products from Intel and other companies in the coming days.
