AMD introduced Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor with 3D V-Cache technology

At CES 2022 AMD introduced the first and only Ryzen processor with the new 3D V-Cache technology. It was named Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Novelty manufacturer calls the fastest gaming processor in the world;

To improve performance by increasing the amount of cache memory, the company uses an additional 7-nm SRAM crystal, which is installed on top of the chip with cores using 3D-mounting technology. This will triple the L3-cache capacity of the Zen 3 architecture processor, to 96 Mbytes. The manufacturer points out that the use of hybrid L3 cache layering technology on the chipset in the Ryzen 7 5800X3D allows for a 200-fold increase in interconnect density compared to 2D chipsets, as well as a 15-fold increase in density and a three-fold increase in power efficiency compared to 3D packaging using micro-notches. Like the original Ryzen 7 5800X, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D uses 8 processing cores with support for 16 virtual threads. However, the difference between the chips is not only in the presence of additional 3D V-Cache, but also in their clock speeds. However, not in favor of the new processor. While the current Ryzen 7 5800X model has an operating frequency range of 3.8 to 4.7 GHz, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D runs at 3.5 to 4.5 GHz. The regular model is equipped with 32 Mbytes of Level 3 cache memory. Ryzen 7 5800X3D in addition to 32 MB of L3 cache memory is equipped with 64 MB of 3D V-Cache memory. TDP rating of both processors is the same and is 105W. As for the gaming performance measured at 1080p resolution, AMD compares the novelty with its twelve-core Ryzen 9 5900X, as well as with the sixteen-core Intel Core i9 12900K. Compared to the former, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor showed on average 15 percent better performance. Compared to the Core i9 12900K, the AMD chip showed the same performance in half of gaming projects, and was even slightly faster in some games. AMD points out that Ryzen 7 5800X3D will be compatible with current motherboards on AMD 400-series and 500-series chipsets. The processor should be available in spring this year.

AMD introduced Radeon RX 6500 XT gaming graphics card - it will be released on January 19 at a price of $199

AMD has introduced a new entry-level discrete gaming graphics gas pedal & ; Radeon RX 6500 XT. The manufacturer indicates that the card will be on sale January 19. The recommended price for new items will be $199.

The Radeon RX 6500 XT is based on the Navi 24 XT processor developed using TSMC's 6nm N6 manufacturing process. The chip includes 16 execution units with 1024 stream processors and 16 blocks of hardware ray tracing acceleration. The gaming frequency of the processor is declared at 2610 MHz, and the maximum & ; at 2815 MHz. The graphics card features 4 GB of GDDR6 memory with 64-bit bus support and a throughput of 144 GB/s, along with 16 MB of additional Infinity Cache. The new graphics card has a claimed power consumption of 107W.

It has up to 1.6 times better gaming performance than popular solutions from the entry-level gaming segment. The company compares the novelty with the released in 2019 model NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and presented two years earlier AMD Radeon RX 570. In addition to the aforementioned graphics card, AMD introduced a new scaling technology Radeon Super Resolution, which is essentially a software version of FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). Information about it was published at the end of last month. Recall that Radeon Super Resolution or RSR is based on the FSR algorithm.

RSR technology allows you to scale the image from lower to higher, while increasing the overall level of performance in games. Unlike hardware FSR, which requires support from game developers to implement, Radeon Super Resolution technology is implemented at the driver level and therefore, as AMD points out, will initially be supported in thousands of different games. The release of RSR technology will take place during the first quarter of this year, when the company will release a new version of the graphics driver Radeon Adrenalin Edition. The driver will include support for AMD Link 5.0 and Smartshift Max technologies, among other things.

The last one is designed for AMD-based notebooks with Radeon graphics cards and allows to effectively distribute power between CPU and graphics card when needed. The technology will get support for more games and allow for up to a 13% performance boost. The claimed SmartShift Eco feature will increase the laptop's runtime by up to two times.

It's also said SmartAccess Graphics will automatically redistribute the load between the laptop's built-in and discrete graphics cards, improving the performance and energy efficiency of the latter.

Tonight, AMD, NVIDIA and Intel will present their new processors and graphics cards

Today CES 2022 has started in Las Vegas, and on its first day there will be several high-profile announcements. Tonight, starting from 18:00, Moscow time, presentations of AMD, NVIDIA and Intel will take place. Each company will present several interesting products at the same time.

AMD will kick off the evening program at 6 p.m. Moscow time; its CEO, Lisa Su, will present the Ryzen 6000 (Rembrandt) mobile processors she showed off yesterday. In addition, announcements of new mobile graphics cards, desktop Ryzen processors with Zen 3+ architecture and additional 3D V-Cache memory, as well as entry-level desktop gaming graphics cards Radeon RX 6500 XT are expected. AMD will probably also share some details about the Zen 4 processors, which are due out later this year.

An hour after AMD, i.e. at 19:00 Moscow time, NVIDIA will start its event. It, if we believe a lot of leaks, should present new performance mobile graphics cards GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti, as well as its most powerful desktop graphics card & ; GeForce RTX 3090 Ti.

Finally, the Intel event will start at 9 p.m. Moscow time. The rest of the desktop Alder Lake processors that didn't debut last year will obviously be unveiled there. We are talking about models with locked multiplier and nominal TDP up to 65W. In addition, the announcement of mobile Alder Lake is expected. Intel will probably reveal something about its upcoming graphics. The company's event will be broadcasted on its website.

AMD will not show up at CES 2022 either - they will announce all their innovations online

AMD, too, has declined to attend CES 2022 directly. The company fears for the health of its employees amid the new outbreak of coronavirus strain «Omicron». This was confirmed by AMD representative in a conversation with Tom’s Hardware.

After careful deliberation, AMD has decided to cancel its in-person presence at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Instead, the company will hold a series of online presentations. While AMD had previously intended to announce new products as part of an online broadcast, our in-person meetings will be moved to a virtual environment in the interest of the health and safety of our colleagues, partners and community. We can't wait to tell you about our new products, as planned, on Jan. 4» & ; said an AMD spokesperson. Late last week Intel announced its refusal to attend CES 2022. As for NVIDIA, the company originally planned to hold an online presentation of its new products. By now, according to official data, more than forty different companies have announced their refusal to attend the exhibition.

AMD will say something about Zen 4 architecture in early January, but the full announcement will be later

AMD CTO Mark Papermaster in an exclusive interview with Forbes' Anthony Leather confirmed that the company will be talking about the new Zen 4 architecture at CES 2022. However, the main part of the presentation will be devoted to the news about the Zen 3 architecture update, which received the technology 3D V-Cache.

AMD will unveil its next-generation mobile processors, the Ryzen 6000 series, on January 4. In addition, the manufacturer is expected to announce new desktop processors with Zen 3 cores and 3D V-Cache technology, as well as the high-performance Threadripper PRO 5000 (Zen 3) processor series. The announcement of the new Zen 4 CPU architecture is not expected before the third quarter of next year, but the company will announce some of its features at its January press conference, which was confirmed by Papermaster. «As for the next generation. We will be happy to announce some additional details about its future innovations. We will share some things about the Zen 4 architecture at CES, the rest will be revealed later in the year. Overall, 2022 promises to be an amazing year for the company» & ; commented Papermaster. Last month AMD announced the Genoa and Bergamo server processors. The company plans to release the former in 2022 and the latter & ; in 2023. For the consumer segment, if we believe the rumors, the manufacturer is preparing conventional and hybrid processors Raphael and Phoenix series.

Raphael series processors will be presented in both desktop and mobile segments. The mobile Phoenix's are attributed up to 16 physical cores. Exact configuration of these series processors is not known yet, but it is already confirmed that Raphael will support DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0 interface. Desktop Raphael is also attributed to the use of integrated RDNA 2 graphics, which was absent in products based on Zen–Zen 3 architectures.

AMD and Intel confirmed for January CES 2022 - expected announcements of mobile CPUs and more

AMD and Intel have confirmed their participation at the international electronics show CES 2022, which will be held next January. Both manufacturers will hold virtual press conferences on Jan. 4. New products will be announced.

The consumer exhibition CES is often the place to announce new laptops, so here is also expected the announcement of new mobile processors and graphics cards. From AMD, for example, expect a new series of mobile high-performance processors Ryzen 6000H based on the 6-nm process technology, which is based on the Zen 3+ architecture and integrated graphics RDNA 2. The company also promised to show AMD's upcoming graphics solutions, but did not clarify whether it was mobile or desktop graphics cards. The presentation will begin at 18:00 Moscow time on January 4.

AMD CES 2022 virtual press conference January 4th 4 pm CET showcase upcoming AMD graphics solutions (…) AMD's vision to drive world-class high-performance computing experiences for gaming, entertainment and the way we live and work today will also be a topic. & ; Andreas Schilling (@aschilling) December 3, 2021

We should probably expect more announcements from Intel at the presentation, which will be held at 21:00 Moscow time on January 4. First, the company has previously confirmed that it is going to release mobile high-performance Alder Lake-P processors in the first quarter. Secondly, the manufacturer should announce the junior models of Alder Lake-S desktop processors, as well as motherboards on the junior Intel 600-series chipsets. However, the most anticipated new products from Intel are discrete graphics cards from Arc Alchemist series. Early rumors suggested that the manufacturer will first release a mobile version of these gas pedals.

More details about what the company is going to present, we are likely to be able to find out on December 15. On this day, Intel has planned a special press conference about the upcoming announcements for CES 2022. Also NVIDIA is going to be present at CES 2022. However, it has not confirmed it yet. The manufacturer may present updated mobile graphics cards GeForce RTX 30th, including brand new model GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for notebooks. According to rumors, the company is also preparing to release desktop graphics cards GeForce RTX 3090 Ti with 24 GB of memory, GeForce RTX 3080 with 12 GB of memory and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti with 16 GB of memory in January next year. The CES 2022 show could be a great place to talk about these products.