The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition sets a new standard for desktop performance, featuring 3D V-Cache on both chiplets for unprecedented gaming and productivity gains. With 16 cores paired with 192 MB of L3 cache, this processor delivers exceptional performance without the complexity of asymmetric caching. Yes, it dominates gaming, too.
Nobody is buying this CPU for the value.
Sure, Ryzen 6th gen is also right around the corner. 5th gen started in 2024 which is why these minor refreshes are so underwhelming imo