#desktop processors

AMD has kicked off CES 2025 with a slew of announcements across its processor and GPU lineups, targeting desktops, laptops, and handheld gaming PCs. New Ryzen 9000 Series Desktop Processors AMD revealed the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, both featuring the company’s 3D V-cache technology. High-Performance Notebook Chips For laptops, AMD introduced three new Ryzen 9000HX processors aimed at gaming notebooks: • Ryzen 9 9955HX3D: The sole model featuring 3D V-cache for gaming enthusiasts.• Ryzen 9 9955HX: Retains 16 cores without 3D V-cache.• Ryzen 9 9850HX: Offers a 12-core configuration. Intel has announced its new Core Ultra 200S Plus series desktop processors, which include the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The company said the new processors offer improved gaming and multitasking performance compared to earlier models in the Core Ultra lineup. Both processors also feature up to 900 MHz higher die-to-die frequency, which helps improve communication between parts of the chip. The processors support DDR5 memory speeds up to 7200 MT/s, with support for memory overclocking up to 8000 MT/s through compatible BIOS profiles. Intel said the processors will start at $299 for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and $199 for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Read more in our articles including "AMD Unveils New Processors for Desktops, Laptops, and Handheld Gaming PCs at CES 2025" and "Intel announces new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processors".