The 3D V-Cache technology introduced by AMD has proven to be a game changer for the company. Be it the Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5600X3D, both have been massive hits. Rumors are that AMD is planning to launch two new CPUs with the same 3D V-Cache technology. These two new CPUs are supposed to be the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500X3D. Of these two, we will learn about all the rumors associated with the Ryzen 5 5500X3D.
Ryzen 5 5500X3D: Rumors
It all started with a Twitter post now X by an account with the username chi11eddog. However, you must note that this is not even a validated account with a blue tick. Hence, this should be considered a pure rumor and be taken lightly.
Nonetheless, the post described two new AMD CPU additions with the AM4 socket and the 3D V-Cache technology. While one was the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the other was the Ryzen 5700X3D.
Ryzen 5 5500X3D: Rumored specs
The post by chi11eddog also mentioned a few specifications for the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. The first spec was that the CPU would have 6 performance cores and 12 threads. This is the same as the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, which also has the same number of cores and threads.
Moreover, the CPUs also have the same L3 cache shared memory of 96 MB. Similarly, even the L2 memory cache stands the same at 3 MB.
However, it is not entirely the same as the Ryzen 5 5600X3D. The two CPUs differ in clock speeds. While the Ryzen 5 5600X3D has a boost speed of 4.4 GHz, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D has a boost speed of 4.0 GHz. Similarly, the base speed differs, too. The Ryzen 5 5600X3D boasts a base speed of 3.3 GHz. On the other hand, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D comes with a 3 GHz base speed.
An article by cpu-monkey.com further adds some more specs to the rumors. The website states that the CPU will have 105 TDP. It will also feature a max memory of 128 GB and DDR4-3200 VRAM memory. Moreover, the article also highlights that the Ryzen 5 5500X3D will feature ECC support.
The CPU is said to have a 7 nm architecture size with AM4 (PGA 1331) socket. Again, note that these are just rumors. Since there is no official announcement by AMD, these speculations cannot be trusted.
Ryzen 5 5500X3D: Rumored price
Until the time of writing this article, there was no speculation around the Ryzen 5 5500X3D’s price. That’s one of the most significant pieces of information missing in the rumors. But looking at the specs, it might come at a similar price as that of the Ryzen 5 5600X3D.
Conclusion
The Ryzen 5 5500X3D rumors have generated significant excitement in the tech community, with enthusiasts eagerly anticipating AMD’s official announcement. While the information available is based on leaks and speculations, the potential inclusion of 3D V-Cache technology and competitive pricing make the Ryzen 5 5500X3D a processor to watch. As we await the official release, it’s clear that AMD is poised to deliver another innovative addition to its Ryzen lineup, further solidifying its position in the competitive CPU market.
