Possible upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU could give Intel a run for its money
AMD might have the magic CPU
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According to new rumors along the tech grapevine, theAMDRyzen 9 7945HX3D CPU has been spotted in the wild along with some possible specs.
The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D might be based on the Zen 4 core architecture with 16 cores, 32 threads, and support for PBO overclocking and tuning capabilities. The leaker’sWeibo tech account(via Twitter userHXL) also said that it might have a 3D V-Cache offering 128 MB capacities, with “dual-CCD configuration with 64 MB of stacked cache on one of the two CCDs and the rest of the 64 MB cache coming from the two Zen 4 dies.”
Another Twitter user,Everest, seems to have unearthed more specs through an Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 laptop spec sheet. From there we find out that clocks speeds reach up to 5.4 GHz and has a configurable TDP between 55W and 75W.
Judging from these leaks, the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D will likely be for high-end laptops. The ROG Strix Scar 17 listed in the specs sheet has anNvidiaRTX 4090, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 240Hz IPS display. It’s also listed through an Australian retailer for AU$5,599 (about $3,780 / £2,945), which, while pricey, makes sense considering the components.
AMD could bring the heat to Intel
What makes this rumor so interesting is that, going by the possible specs, the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D could be giving theIntelRaptor Lake-HX and the upcoming 14th-gen CPU refresh a run for its money. And considering what an excellent CPU theAMD Ryzen 9 7950X3Dturned out to be, this gives the 7945HX3D even more credibility.
Not to mention that the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX was already very close to the Intel 13th Gen Core i9-HX series,, according to preliminary benchmark scores. AMD’s Dragon Range series of CPUs could be shaping up to be not only one of thebest AMD processorsbut also one of thebest processorsin general.
Pricing might be the biggest obstacle for the 7945HX3D. The 7950X3D is more expensive, at $699, than theIntel Core i9-13900K, which has an MSRP of $589 / £699 / AU$929. No matter how solid the performance, it could be a hard sell to get cash-strapped PC gamers to purchase these CPUs, since the upgrade would only make sense for those with an AMD Zen 3 or 11th-gen Intel processor or earlier. Budget-minded buyers would be more likely to look for a cheaper option.
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Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on.
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