AMD preparing Ryzen 5700X3D and 5500X3D AMD to launch two new processors with 8 and 6 cores, equipped with 3D V-Cache. As per information from chi11eddog, a reliable source for hardware leaks regarding CPU and motherboard launches, AMD is reportedly in the process of developing at least two additional CPUs in the Ryzen 5000X3D series. […]
In the past AMD has answered high demand for lower SKU CPUs by down clocking their higher CPUs to the lower CPU’s speed or by disabling cores. It’s possible that the demand for the 5800X3D isn’t high enough for them to get rid of their existing stock so they’re doing that with those CPUs.