AMD has unveiled its new 3D V-Cache-based Ryzen 9 7950X3D, outperforming the Intel Core i9-13900K in gaming. The 7950X3D has 144MB cache, 16 cores, 32 threads, and 120W TDP. AMD compares the 7950X3D to the i9-13900K and shows up to 24% better performance in Full HD with High image quality. Let’s dive into the details and find out how AMD beats its best Intel counterparts.
The latest 3D V-Cache technology, introduced in the Ryzen 7 5800X3D last year, is responsible for all of this improvement. The latest 3D V-Cache design gives the Zen 4 cluster up to 144MB of cache from the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, making it a beast of a chip. Next, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers a 15% improvement over the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and delivers 30% higher performance in select games. It is a surprise to many. However, actual happiness depends on the release prices of AMD’s latest CPUs.
AMD’s Ryzen 9 7950X3D Crushes Contender – 24% better performance in games!
The company has revealed that the Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms the Intel Core i9-13900K processor in games at FHD resolution with HQ picture. Both systems (used in testing) have 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory and the same cooling solution to test their maximum potential. AMD has tested the 7950X3D in multiple games, including Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077, and Horizon Zero Dawn. These tests are performed on specific games only, and results may vary on other titles.
Game performance calculated using 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 differ in configurations, resulting in different results.” mentioned by AMD
AMD states 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 increase over its counterpart in Raptor Lake.
| CPU name | cores/threads | base clock | cache | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | 16/32 | 4.5 GHz | 80 MB | $699 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | 12/24 | 4.7 GHz | 76 MB | $549 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | 12/24 | 3.6 GHz | 76 MB | $429 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700X | 8/16 | 4.5 GHz | 40 MB | $399 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | 8/16 | 3.6 GHz | 40 MB | $329 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600X | 6/12 | 4.7 GHz | 38 MB | $299 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | 6/12 | 3.8 GHz | 38 MB | $229 |
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’re good for a wide range of gaming applications and users. It will be interesting to see how it compares to Intel and other companies’ products in the coming days.