You’ll have to wait until April to buy some new 3D V-Cache
AMD announced a new generation of chips with 3D V-Cache and we see the performance of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. FPS Review chose to focus on game performance, which makes sense as that’s exactly what this CPU is designed for. It’s not that it’s bad for general computing, just that there are better options for the casual gamer. However, if your primary use is gaming, then pay attention to these reviews.
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D comes close to matching the i9-13900K across the board, with a few exceptions like Rainbow 6 Extraction which favors Intel and F1 2022 which is definitely an AMD fan. When ray tracing is added to the mix, the new chip significantly outperforms the previous generation, but not enough to topple the i9-13900K for the overall top spot.
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D comes with an MSRP of $699.99, which doesn’t compare favorably to the i9-13900K’s $589 MSRP. However, the actual street price of Intel’s flagship may be higher than that which could make AMD’s offering more attractive.
If you’re wondering what effect disabling a CCD has on performance, then TechPowerUp has your back. The first link under the fold compares the performance numbers in various ways and will give you an idea of the effect it will have on your machine.