AMD's ZEN 5 9950x3D Reviewed and Benchmarked

The last of the Zen 5 is finally out, and Wendell's got the scoop! HUUUUGE V-Cache and generational improvement! There are some nuances and caveats, so let's talk about them.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Why the Wait? / CPU Architecture
2:31 - Productivity Benchmarks / Geekbench sets the tone
4:06 - Artificial Benchmarks / Situationally slower (Windows Scheduling)
5:22 - Gaming Benchmarks Summary
9:50 - Content Creation / Memory Timings (CL26 Behavior)
11:37 - Final thoughts on benchmarks
12:42 - Forced CCD Migration / FPS Dips
16:00 - Final Thoughts

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Edited by Autumn