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AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core 4.2 GHz AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor

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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core 4.2 GHz AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor (100-100000908WOF) on sale for $698.99 - $27 when you apply promo code HHCRA8289 in cart = $671.99. Shipping is free.

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  • 16MB L2 Cache
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  • Windows 11 Supported

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Newegg has AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D 16-Core 4.2 GHz AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor (100-100000908WOF) on sale for $698.99 - $27 when you apply promo code HHCRA8289 in cart = $671.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff Member LovelyCheetah for sharing this deal.

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  • 128MB L3 Cache
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  • AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Windows 11 Supported

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Apr 19, 2023 12:41 AM
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BlueWater605Apr 19, 2023 12:41 AM
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I want to love this CPU, but I'm disappointed it relies on windows for thread scheduling vs having a hardware scheduler. It just doesn't seem quite right for prime time.
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Apr 19, 2023 1:25 AM
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FeasibleApr 19, 2023 1:25 AM
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Quote from BlueWater605 View quoted comment :
I want to love this CPU, but I'm disappointed it relies on windows for thread scheduling vs having a hardware scheduler. It just doesn't seem quite right for prime time.
Seems like that problem is not present in this chip.
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Apr 19, 2023 4:07 AM
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TheMoreYouKnowApr 19, 2023 4:07 AM
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Quote from BlueWater605 View quoted comment :
I want to love this CPU, but I'm disappointed it relies on windows for thread scheduling vs having a hardware scheduler. It just doesn't seem quite right for prime time.
Doesn't windows thread schedule assigning best cores for existing ryzen and Intel chips atm? Or is that hardware based?

What about intel e and p cores within windows?
I dont think having park a ccd for best gaming performance is going to be an issue for too long, either amd will release a chipset driver for windows or windows release one if they haven't already done it.
Last edited by TheMoreYouKnow April 18, 2023 at 09:18 PM.
Apr 19, 2023 4:23 AM
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dansu55Apr 19, 2023 4:23 AM
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Just want let people know that this cpu can't overclock and it's very sensitive with DDR5 you're using. Great for rendering arguments like VR and largely cache memories gaming. Otherwise, pretty off than 7950x.
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Apr 19, 2023 5:43 AM
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RommseyApr 19, 2023 5:43 AM
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Quote from BlueWater605 View quoted comment :
I want to love this CPU, but I'm disappointed it relies on windows for thread scheduling vs having a hardware scheduler. It just doesn't seem quite right for prime time.
Are you talking out of your rear? A CPU itself is a thread scheduler inherently. Windows is used to offload High Priority threads to something like a GPU.
Apr 19, 2023 9:43 AM
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tsm37Apr 19, 2023 9:43 AM
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Off by $20ish is considered a deal? I bet a newegg employee made this garbage post.
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Apr 19, 2023 2:19 PM
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runningwarriorApr 19, 2023 2:19 PM
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Quote from Rommsey View quoted comment :
Are you talking out of your rear? A CPU itself is a thread scheduler inherently. Windows is used to offload High Priority threads to something like a GPU.
AMD is using a bad chipset level driver that windows can install. The way they park the cores for 3D Vcache gaming is not right. Watch the gamers Nexus video they explain it very well.
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Apr 19, 2023 3:47 PM
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BlueWater605Apr 19, 2023 3:47 PM
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Quote from runningwarrior View quoted comment :
AMD is using a bad chipset level driver that windows can install. The way they park the cores for 3D Vcache gaming is not right. Watch the gamers Nexus video they explain it very well.
Yes. This is what I'm talking about.

For the record I have a 5800 X3D. My PC is primarily for gaming.
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Apr 19, 2023 4:18 PM
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webculbApr 19, 2023 4:18 PM
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Quote from BlueWater605 View quoted comment :
Yes. This is what I'm talking about.

For the record I have a 5800 X3D. My PC is primarily for gaming.
7800x3d would be better for gaming.
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Apr 19, 2023 4:20 PM
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TheBursarApr 19, 2023 4:20 PM
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I've seen multiple review sites note that for gaming the 7800X3D performs notably better in real world conditions while also being $200 cheaper than the 7950.

If more worried about productivity apps the 7950 might be ok, but not as optimized as Intel.

Unfortunately those same reviews have helped shrink the available supply of 7800s, which is why you may see 7950 discounts.
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Apr 19, 2023 7:32 PM
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RommseyApr 19, 2023 7:32 PM
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Quote from BlueWater605 View quoted comment :
Yes. This is what I'm talking about.

For the record I have a 5800 X3D. My PC is primarily for gaming.
This is not the same thing.

Also, in the GN video, his concern is strictly over core parking and which cores benefit from scaling due to the CCN design.

This is a limitation of Windows because it does not know of how the CPU is handling the workload. Instead, Steve recommends AMD's workaround to let Windows be the boss because it is not capable of understanding which application needs extra cache (this is where the vcache benefit comes in).

This says far more of a problem with Windows refusing closer business relationships with AMD than it does to say "well, gee golly, AMD can't design a good scheduler on their flagship CPU" <-- whatever this means.

In short because you only want to argue and parrot something you don't understand from a YouTube Video:

WINDOWS = problem, not AMD
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Apr 19, 2023 8:06 PM
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WelshmanApr 19, 2023 8:06 PM
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Quote from Rommsey View quoted comment :
This is not the same thing.

Also, in the GN video, his concern is strictly over core parking and which cores benefit from scaling due to the CCN design.

This is a limitation of Windows because it does not know of how the CPU is handling the workload. Instead, Steve recommends AMD's workaround to let Windows be the boss because it is not capable of understanding which application needs extra cache (this is where the vcache benefit comes in).

This says far more of a problem with Windows refusing closer business relationships with AMD than it does to say "well, gee golly, AMD can't design a good scheduler on their flagship CPU" <-- whatever this means.

In short because you only want to argue and parrot something you don't understand from a YouTube Video:

WINDOWS = problem, not AMD
If MS was using this CPUs on their Azure platform to sell Cpu cycles, it would be addressed and fixed asap.
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Apr 19, 2023 8:46 PM
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nawaf1Apr 19, 2023 8:46 PM
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not a slick deal
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Apr 19, 2023 10:37 PM
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RommseyApr 19, 2023 10:37 PM
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Quote from Welshman View quoted comment :
If MS was using this CPUs on their Azure platform to sell Cpu cycles, it would be addressed and fixed asap.
Quote from Welshman View quoted comment :
If MS was using this CPUs on their Azure platform to sell Cpu cycles, it would be addressed and fixed asap.
You mean their OS?

Are you aware that their Azure stamps are not even their own OS?

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Apr 20, 2023 2:30 AM
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BlueWater605Apr 20, 2023 2:30 AM
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Quote from Rommsey View quoted comment :
This is not the same thing.

Also, in the GN video, his concern is strictly over core parking and which cores benefit from scaling due to the CCN design.

This is a limitation of Windows because it does not know of how the CPU is handling the workload. Instead, Steve recommends AMD's workaround to let Windows be the boss because it is not capable of understanding which application needs extra cache (this is where the vcache benefit comes in).

This says far more of a problem with Windows refusing closer business relationships with AMD than it does to say "well, gee golly, AMD can't design a good scheduler on their flagship CPU" <-- whatever this means.

In short because you only want to argue and parrot something you don't understand from a YouTube Video:

WINDOWS = problem, not AMD
Dang random internet guy; TRIGGERED!

Thread scheduling, thread parking...call it whatever or blame whoever you want. We shouldn't have to rely on drivers to tell Windows/Linux what side of the CPU to use.
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