Apparently, AMD’s 3D V-Cache memory is about to be rolled out across the brand’s entire product range. According to Zhangzhonghao on Chiphell, we’ll be seeing not only APUs, but also Threadripper X3Ds in the reds.
APUs and Threadripper X3Ds from AMD?
While the idea of Threadripper X3D processors originally came to us from a leak linked to an ASUS doc, for APUs we’ll have to turn to the Chiphell forum.
In any case, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD seems to have perfected the integration of 3D V-Cache memory on its CPUs. As we’ve seen, the processor’s characteristics seem to indicate a serious increase in frequencies, while enablingoverclocking on the processor.
In short, once integrated on HEDT processors, this 3D V-Cache memory could support Threadripper performance without having too much impact on frequencies. What’s more, according to the leaker, on these CPUs, all CCDs would benefit from this memory, erasing the randomness that plagues multi-CCD X3D processors.
As for APUs, we learn that the technology could appear on Strix Halo laptop models. This extra 3D V-Cache would give a boost to the chip’s CPU and iGPU performance. As a reminder, we’re talking about chips for laptops , with up to 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 Compute Unit graphics… A monster.
On the other hand, the widespread use of this memory, in addition to boosting performance, is likely to be felt on the bill. Indeed, there’s a significant difference between the Ryzen 7 9700X ($359) and the 9800X3D ($479).
