Smart Access Memory : How Does It Boost Ryzen 3000 Performance?
Smart Access Memory is AMD’s marketing term for their implementation of the PCI Express Resizable BAR (Base Address Registers) capability.
What does that mean exactly?
CPUs are traditionally limited to a 256 MB I/O memory address region for the GPU frame buffer. This of it as an “data dump” for stuff like textures, shaders and geometry.
Since this “data dump” is limited to 256 MB, the CPU can only send texture, shader and geometry data as and when the GPU requires them.
This introduces some latency – delay from when the GPU requires the data, and the CPU send them.
Turning on Resizable BAR or Smart Access Memory greatly expands the size of that data dump, letting the CPU directly access the GPU’s entire frame buffer memory.
Instead of transferring data when requested by the GPU, the CPU processes and stores the data directly in the graphics memory.
Graphics assets can be transferred to graphics memory in full, instead of in pieces. In addition, multiple transfers can occur simultaneously, instead of being queued up.
While this AMD graphic above suggests that Smart Access Memory will widen the memory path (and thus memory bandwidth) between the CPU and GPU, that is not true.
Smart Access Memory / Resizable BAR will not increase memory bandwidth.
What it does is let the CPU directly access the entire GPU frame buffer memory, instead of using the usual 256 MB “dump”. That reduces latency because the graphics assets are now accessible by the GPU at all times.
Smart Access Memory For Ryzen 3000 : Requirements
This is what you currently require to enable AMD Smart Access Memory for Ryzen 3000 desktop processors :
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HP just revealed the 2021 HP OMEN 25L gaming desktop, powered by AMD and NVIDIA! Here are the details…
2021 HP OMEN 25L Gaming Desktop Revealed!
The 2021 HP OMEN 25L gaming desktop packages the latest AMD Ryzen processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics in a slim, minimalistic design that will fit right into any modern home.
On top of using branded gaming components, it is also designed to be easily upgradable, and software-customisable via the OMEN Command Center.
Performance
The 2021 HP OMEN 25L gaming desktop is built around the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 9 or Ryzen 7 processor, paired with up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti graphics card.
All that is kept cool by Cooler Master cooling solutions – you can opt for a 92 mm round air cooler, or a 120 mm liquid cooled radiator.
It also features redesigned elevating 15 mm legs, and a new raised graphics slot, to improve system air intake.
Memory + Storage
HP offers up to 32 GB (64 GB in some countries) of Intel XMP-certified HyperX DDR4 memory, with and without RGB lighting.
You can equip it with up to a 2 TB WD Black PCIe TLC SSD, with up to two additional 2 TB hard disk drives for maximum storage capacity.
Connectivity
The HP OMEN 25L comes with both Gigabit LAN wired connectivity, as well as WiFi-6 wireless connectivity through its built-in AX 2×2 card.
DTS Headphone: X Technology
The HP OMEN 25L supports DTS Headphone: X technology, which gives you spatially-accurate 3D sound through any headphones or earbuds.
Micro-ATX Upgradability
The galvanised steel chassis is designed to offer easy tool-less access, and easy cable management. It also lets you easily upgrade the OMEN 25L with aftermarket parts.
2021 HP OMEN 25L : Specifications + Configuration Options
The 2021 HP OMEN 25L gaming desktop comes with these configuration options :
Specifications
HP OMEN 25L
Colour
Shadow Black
Design Options
Glass Side Cover (optional dust filter)
Metal Side Cover (optional dust filter)
OS Options
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
FreeDOS 3.0
CPU Options
AMD Ryzen 9 3900
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Chipset
AMD B450
RAM Options
Up to 32 GB HyperX DDR4 RGB
Lighting
Up to 32 GB HyperX DDR4
GPU Options
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Storage Options
Up to 2 TB WD Black PCIe SSD
Up to 2 x 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD
Audio
DTS Headphone:X support
Networking
AX WiFi-6 and Bluetooth 5.1 combo
Gigabit LAN Ethernet
Top I/O Ports
2 x USB 3.0 Type A
1 x audio combo jack
Rear I/O Ports
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C
1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A
2 x USB 3.0 Type A
3 x audio ports
1 x RJ45 LAN port
Power Supply
500 Watt ATX power supply
Security
Kensington Security Lock Slot
Dimensions
165.1 mm wide
394.5 mm deep
433.1 mm tall
Weight
11.5 kg
2021 HP OMEN 25L : Price + Availability
The new HP OMEN 25L desktop has a starting price of RM 6,899 (about US$1,707 / £1,205 / A$2,154 / S$2,252).
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Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – the upcoming AAA game from Ubisoft – will be FREE with the purchase of selected AMD Ryzen CPUs! Here are the details!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : A Quick Primer!
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an upcoming action role-playing video game by Ubisoft, the twelfth major installment and the successor to the 2018 game Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Become Eivor, a Viking raider raised to be a fearless warrior, and lead your clan from icy desolation in Norway to a new home amid the lush farmlands of ninth-century England. Find your settlement and conquer this hostile land by any means to earn a place in Valhalla.
England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you?
Write Your Viking Saga
Blaze your own path across England with advanced RPG mechanics. Fight brutal battles, lead fiery raids or use strategy and alliances with other leaders to bring victory. Every choice you make in combat and conversation is another step on the path to greatness.
Lead Epic Raids
Lead a crew of raiders and launch lightning-fast surprise attacks against Saxon armies and fortresses. Claim the riches of your enemies’ lands for your clan and expand your influence far beyond your growing settlement.
Engage In Visceral Combat
Unleash the ruthless fighting style of a Viking warrior as you dual-wield axes, swords, or even shields against relentless foes. Decapitate opponents in close-quarters combat, riddle them with arrows, or assassinate them with your Hidden Blade.
Grow Your Settlement
Your clan’s new home grows with your legend. Customise your settlement by building upgradable structures. Unlock new features and quests by constructing a barracks, a blacksmith, a tattoo parlour, and much more.
Share Your Custom Raider
Recruit mercenary Vikings designed by other players or create and customise your own to share online. Sit back and reap the rewards when they fight alongside your friends in their game worlds.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla : FREE With Selected AMD Ryzen CPUs
From 7 July until 3 October 2020, you will receive a FREE copy of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla with the purchase of these AMD Ryzen processors :
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AMD Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Robert Hallock, gives us a quick primer in this video.
What Eco-Mode does is lower the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor’s TDP by one step :
105 W and 95 W processors will be limited to 65 W
65 W processors will be limited to 45 W
The 3rd Gen Ryzen processor will manage core voltage and frequency automatically to keep to the new reduced power level.
Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), Automatic Overclocking (AOC) and manual overclocking will be disabled when Eco-Mode is enabled.
Impact Of Ryzen Eco-Mode
Enabling Eco-Mode naturally impacts the processor’s performance, but greatly reduces its power consumption with a significant drop in CPU temperature.
AMD shared this chart with us, comparing the performance of the new Ryzen 9 3950X, with and without Eco-Mode turned on.
With a 38% lower TDP, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X used 44% less power and ran 7°C cooler. On the downside, it was 23% slower.
However, it offers those on a limited TDP budget the option of using a CPU with more cores than would normally be possible.
Ryzen Eco-Mode Use Case
According to AMD Desktop Processor Technical Marketing Manager, Don Woligroski, Eco-Mode is best used by those who want to run high-end 3rd Gen Ryzen processors in Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs, NAS, Plex boxes, etc.
It will allow them to enjoy the performance of 12 or 16 cores, without worrying about overloading the SFF power supply, or excessive heat accumulating in the small chassis.
It can also be used to trade off Ryzen processor power for more graphics card power, if there is limited power at the system level.
Since it can be applied on-the-fly, you can also use it to greatly reduce power consumption and thermal output when you are not using your high-performance Ryzen system for strenuous work.
And when you need processing power, you can instantly turn it into a high-performance gaming or content creation system with a simple switch!
How To Enable / Disable Ryzen Eco-Mode
Ryzen Eco-Mode will NOT appear until PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) is enabled in the BIOS, so before you begin, check and make sure PBO has been enabled in the BIOS.
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AMD just announced that they will now launch the Ryzen 9 3950X together with the first slew of 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors… in November 2019!
AMD Ryzen 9 Availability
We reported back in August that AMD was having trouble meeting the high demand for their Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards.
At that time, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X was hard to come by, and that has not changed until today – it is still hard to get your hands on one, compared to say, the Ryzen 7 3700X.
It appears that they have yield issues with the Ryzen 9 3900 that has kept availability low, compared to the other 3rd Gen Ryzen models.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X + 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper Delayed!
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor to top off the 3rd Gen Ryzen family, offering a 3.5 GHz base clock, a 4.7 GHz boost clock, and 72 MB of L2 and L3 caches.
Back in June, AMD announced that the Ryzen 9 3950X would be available sometime in September 2019.
However, they have now announced that it will delayed and launched together with the 3rd Gen Threadripper processors in November.
We are focusing on meeting the strong demand for our 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors in the market and now plan to launch both the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and initial members of the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor family in volume this November.
We are confident that when enthusiasts get their hands on the world’s first 16-core mainstream desktop processor and our next-generation of high-end desktop processors, the wait will be well worth it.
To assuage the disappointment of Ryzen fans, they shared with us the first “picture” of the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. It’s really just a promotional render.
Ryzen 9 3950X + 3rd Gen Threadripper Delay : Good or Bad?
Well, if you have been hoping to upgrade to the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X this month, it’s bad news, of course.
But two months passes in a jiffy, and when you think about it – it could potentially be good news.
For one thing, the high demand and low availability of the Ryzen 9 3900X meant that it is being sold at inflated prices right now.
The same thing will likely happen with the Ryzen 9 3950X, because yields will be significantly lower than lower-end models, like the Ryzen 7 3700X.
By delaying the launch, AMD buys time to improve the yield and volume for both the Ryzen 9 3950X and the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors.
This should, hopefully, keep availability high and the prices steady when they eventually launch in November.
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Note that the actual Ryzen 3rd Gen price in the US will vary, once sales taxes (between 0% and 12.875%) are factored in.
Our Advice On Buying The Ryzen 3rd Gen In The US
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X appears to be a surprise hit. Due to overwhelming demand and extremely limited stocks, it is currently marked-up by a shocking 70% to $849.
The Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X are also selling at marked-up prices of $484.99 and $399.99 respectively due to high demand.
The good news is you can still buy the Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 5 3600 at their SRP, or even at a slight discount – $239 and $199.99 respectively.
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Our advice? Skip the Ryzen 9 3900X, Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X for the moment. They are ridiculously overpriced.
If you must buy a Ryzen 7 processor, consider getting these Ryzen 2nd Gen bargains instead!
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Due to overwhelming demand, it can be hard to get the Ryzen 3rd Gen CPU or bundle you want at great prices. So we went out and found you the cheapest Ryzen 3rd Gen deals in Malaysia!
Ryzen 3rd Gen Processor Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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AMD just announced the Malaysia price list for the new 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 family of processors!
Let’s take a look at the official 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Malaysia price list, and do some quick calculations…
Find out which CPU offers the best bang for your buck!
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Series Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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AMD just topped the Ryzen 3000 processor family with the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor that boasts a massive 72 MB GameCache!
Here is the complete AMD Ryzen 3000 Series price list, availability and specifications!
The AMD Ryzen 3000 Processor Family
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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So the AMD Ryzen + Radeon Party was, in part, to assuage the local dealers who have had trouble getting enough Ryzen and Radeon units to sell.
That is a good problem for AMD to have though, which Ryan Sim, AMD ASEAN Sales and Marketing Director, acknowledges.
As AMD Malaysia’s Gene Lim would share in this video, AMD has already beaten Intel in the CPU market in Japan and South Korea.
He earlier shared during the GIGABYTE X570 launch that AMD currently has a 42-43% share in the Malaysian CPU market, and they should capture at least 50% in Q3 2019.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 Series Primer
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 series of graphics cards is built around the new AMD Navi GPU that uses the new RDNA architecture and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
Its redesigned Compute Units deliver 1.25X higher performance per clock, and up to 1.5X better performance per watt.
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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The Six Skulls Update for World War Z is a MAJOR update with a large number of changes and fixes. There was, however, no mention of any performance boost.
But we can now confirm that the World War Z Six Skulls Update will give everyone a nice boost in performance!
The World War Z Six Skulls Update
On 3 July 2019, Saber Interactive released the big Six Skulls Update for World War Z.
It features a new Extreme (Six Skulls) difficulty level, with the Wakizashi sword and a unique Sniper Rifle as rewards for beating back the hordes of Zeds.
Saber Interactive also introduced a huge list of changes, but it conspicuously did not mention anything about improving performance…
New Features
Added new 6 skulls difficulty mode.
Added Wakizashi melee weapon for completing any level on the new difficulty mode.
Added unique Sniper Rifle variant for completing all levels on the new difficulty mode.
Ammo crates now have limited ammo available based on difficulty level. The amount of ammunition drained from the ammo crate depends on the weapon and how much ammo the player has left. On average, the distribution is:
Easy – unlimited refills.
Normal – unlimited refills.
Hard – 12 full refills.
Insane – 6 full refills.
Extreme – 6 full refills.
AI
Slightly reduced the number of special zombies that can spawn in idle state.
Reduced the total number of special zombies that can be present simultaneously from 6 to 4 on all difficulties except Extreme difficulty, which will have 5.
Slightly increased cooldown between special zombie spawns.
Very slightly reduced the total number of zombies that can spawn during non-swarm waves.
Increased AI bots’ efficiency on Insane difficulty.
Improved balance of zombie waves when playing without AI bots.
Improved friendly auto turrets on higher difficulties (previously their damage did not scale).
Enemy auto turrets will deal slightly less damage on higher difficulties, but will have more health.
Fixed issue that was preventing AI bots from attacking zombies when they were under masking effect.
Special zombies will no longer be able to grab player through thin walls.
Improved Lurker jump behavior; he will be able to spot and jump on players from above more efficiently.
Greengold and Svetlana friendly NPCs will use silenced pistols and will no longer undermine stealth for players.
Quality of Life
AI bots will no longer explode barrels and mines by accidental shooting.
Added HUD icon when teammates are carrying car parts on Jerusalem 2.
Added HUD icon when teammates are carrying explosive charges on Tokyo 2.
Added sound notification when zombie is approaching or attacking from behind.
Added a 6 second masking effect for players that respawn or join the game in progress (without screen effect).
Added a 2 second masking effect for players that are revived (without screen effect).
Added an indicator for remaining mortar shots.
UI
Added weapon perks display on Weapon Customization screen.
Minor UI and localization fixes.
Weapons
Added missing laser sight beam effect for Assault Carbine and Assault Rifle.
MAG5 Machine Gun’s damage increased by 50% (in PvE only).
Chainsaw will now generate noise in all of its attack modes.
Fixed issue that was causing the Chainsaw to not stagger zombies in some cases.
Perks
Gunslinger
Sleight of hand. Weapon switch speed increased from 50% to 100%.
Last Resort. When both primary and secondary weapon magazines are dry you can perform 4 (was 2) more melee strikes without fatigue and damage 2 (was 1) more targets with each melee strike.
Desperado. Pistol damage increased from 25% to 50%.
Free Refill. Primary weapon ammo restored 2% (was 1%) for each kill made with equipment.
Executioner. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 60 seconds, was 10 seconds).
Switcheroo. Switching between primary and secondary weapons increases firearm damage by 50% (was 25%) for 3 seconds.
Thrifty. Reloading a weapon with less than 25% ammo in the magazine provides a 35% firearm damage boost (was 25%) for 5 seconds.
Gun Fanatic. Fixed perk conditions triggering early in some cases.
Hellraiser
Unshakeable. Self inflicted explosive damage is reduced by 90% (was 60%).
Pickpocket. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 60 seconds, was 10 seconds).
I’ll Take That. Killing a special zombie gives 100% (was 25%) chance to restore one equipment charge (cooldown 60 seconds, was 10).
Deep Pockets. Heavy weapon ammo capacity increased by 35% (was 25%).
Predator. Killing special zombies boosts firearm damage by 100% (was 50%) for 10 seconds.
Medic
Combat Medic. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 50% (was 10%) chance to receive a Medkit (cooldown 180 seconds, was 10).
Pickpocket. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 30 seconds, was 10 seconds).
I’ll Take That. Killing a special zombie gives 100% (was 25%) chance to restore one equipment charge (cooldown 30 seconds, was 10).
Patch Up. Fixed issue that was causing the perk to not trigger correctly in some cases.
Lobotomy. Fixed issue that was causing the perk to trigger with non-SMG weapons in some cases.
Fixer
Armory. Using a Supply Bag gives a 25% (was 15%) chance to restore one equipment charge.
Stand By Me. Increase firearm damage by 100% (was 50%) for 10 seconds when reviving or unpinning a teammate.
Pickpocket. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 90 seconds, was 10 seconds).
I’ll Take That. Killing a special zombie gives 100% (was 25%) chance to restore one equipment charge (cooldown 90 seconds, was 10).
Go Get ‘Em. Reviving a teammate will restore 25% (was 15%) of primary weapon’s ammunition for you and your teammate.
Efficiency. Supply Bag contains 25% more explosive ammo. Masking Grenade effect duration increased by 2 (was 5) seconds.
Darkness Falls. Masking Grenade gas cloud duration is increased by 5 seconds (was 3 seconds).
Slasher
Bullet-dodger – Take 100% (was 90%) less friendly fire from bullets while performing melee attacks.
With My Last Breath – Melee strikes damage 2 (was 1) more targets when health is below 25%.
Third Hand – Killing 5 (was 10) zombies with melee attacks in rapid succession instantly reloads your primary weapon.
Bloodlust – Killing special zombies with a melee weapon will increase firearm damage by 100% (was 50%) for 10 seconds.
Pickpocket – Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 60 seconds, was 10 seconds).
Heavy Metal I. Fixed issue that was causing improved Chainsaw not to receive proper 50% damage increase.
Exterminator
Dragon Hide. Fire resistance increased by 100% (was 90%).
Pickpocket. Killing 15 zombies in rapid succession gives 100% (was 25%) chance to refill one equipment charge (cooldown 60 seconds, was 10 seconds).
Thrifty. 25% (was 15%) chance of using the Claymore or Molotov without depleting an equipment charge.
Stability
Fixed several gameplay crashes.
Levels
Fixed some gameplay bugs that were causing inability to progress in levels.
Improved navigation on NY 1 level.
Reduced the number of crates player has to deliver on NY 1 when playing solo.
Prevented several options to farm XP by suicide rushing Moscow 1, NY 3 and Tokyo 1.
General fixes
Fixed issue with item pickup progress not showing up in some cases.
Fixed issue with player overhead marker not showing up upon respawn in PvP in some cases.
Fixed issue with receiving party lead privileges causing soft lock in menus in some cases.
Fixed soft lock in menus when entering game settings while respawning in PvP.
Fixed Infector effect staying on screen in outro cinematics.
Fixed voice chat not being output to connected headset in some cases.
Fixed issue that was moving player over large distances when grabbed by a zombie swarm.
Fixed issue causing AI bots trying to shoot through walls.
Fixed issue causing scoreboard to stay on screen in outro cinematics.
Fixed issue causing Medkit progress bar to appear briefly upon respawn.
Fixed issue causing zombies to not receive melee damage in certain doorways.
Fixed issue causing Medkit healing to constantly interrupt in certain locations.
Fixed issue with a certain combination of perks causing Slasher to heal when receiving friendly fire.
Fixed issue causing player to receive another player’s melee weapon when joining a game in progress.
Added sound for receiving medals in PvP.
Sho is no longer wearing 2 helmets at the same time like a true badass.
PC Specific Fixes
Increased bleed out timer on Insane difficulty from 20 to 30 seconds (PC only).
Fixed issue with DLC weapons selection reset upon game restart.
Halfway through, we realised that we should have preserved the old data for a performance comparison. Fortunately, we still had some old data based on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, so here was what we found…
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AMD just announced the Australia price list for the new 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 family of processors!
Let’s take a look at the official 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 AUSTRALIA price list, and do some quick calculations…
Find out which CPU offers the best bang for your buck!
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Series Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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AMD just announced the Singapore price list for the new 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 family of processors!
Let’s take a look at the official 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Singapore price list, and do some quick calculations…
Find out which CPU offers the best bang for your buck!
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Series Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
AMD is only bringing in five models first. The top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 3950X model will only come in September 2019.
Ryzen 9
3900X
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
8 / 16
8 / 16
6 / 12
6 / 12
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
6 MB
4 MB
4 MB
3 MB
3 MB
L3 Cache
64 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
PCIe Support
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
TDP
105 W
105 W
105 W
95 W
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith Prism
Wraith Prism
Wraith Prism
Wraith Spire
Wraith Stealth
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 CPU Singapore Price List + Analysis
And here is our price analysis for the 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 models in Singapore.
Ryzen 9
3900X
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
US Price (w/o tax)
$499
$399
$329
$249
$199
US Price In SGD (w/o tax)
~SGD 679
~SGD 543
~SGD 447
~SGD 339
~SGD 271
Singapore Price (with 7% GST)
SGD 793
SGD 624
SGD 498
SGD 369
SGD 287
US vs Singapore Difference
+SGD 114 (16.8%)
+SGD 81 (15%)
+SGD 51 (11.4%)
+SGD 30 (9%)
+SGD 16 (6%)
Note that the actual sale prices in the US will vary, once sales taxes (between 0% and 12.875%) are factored in.
Also, once you factor in the fact that the Singaporean prices include the 7% GST, they are just 0%-9% more expensive than US prices – 9% for the Ryzen 9 3900X.
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AMD unveiled the 3rd Gen Ryzen processors back in June, but we now have the opportunity to put one of them to the test – the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-core processor.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 3.6 GHz base clock speed, a 4.4 GHz boost clock speed, and a whopping 32 MB L3 cache!
Find out in our in-depth review of the Ryzen 7 3700X why we gave it our Editor’s Choice Award!
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Models + Specifications
AMD is launching six processor (non-APU) models, with these key specifications :
Specifications
Ryzen 9
3950X
Ryzen 9
3900X
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
Fab Process
7 nm + 12 nm
7 nm + 12 nm
7 nm + 12 nm
7 nm + 12 nm
7 nm + 12 nm
7 nm + 12 nm
Cores / Threads
16 / 32
12 / 24
8 / 16
8 / 16
6 / 12
6 / 12
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
4.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
8 MB
6 MB
4 MB
4 MB
3 MB
3 MB
L3 Cache
64 MB
64 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
PCIe Support
24x PCIe Gen 4
24x PCIe Gen 4
24x PCIe Gen 4
24x PCIe Gen 4
24x PCIe Gen 4
24x PCIe Gen 4
TDP
105 W
105 W
105 W
105 W
95 W
65 W
Bundled Cooler
NA
Wraith Prism RGB
Wraith Prism RGB
Wraith Prism RGB
Wraith Stealth
Wraith Spire
Launch Price
$749
$499
$399
$329
$249
$199
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Price + Availability
Here is the official price list for the six processor models and their availability :
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X comes bundled with the new AMD Wraith Prism cooler, which features a rainbow LED ring and illuminated fan blades. Let’s unbox it, and see what we find inside!
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The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Up Close!
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has eight Ryzen processor cores, with a 3.6 GHz base clock, and a 4.4 GHz boost clock.
It supports SMT (simultaneous multi-threading), and can therefore handle 16 threads simultaneously.
Like the previous generations, it has 512 KB L2 cache per core, with a total L2 cache size of 4 MB. But thanks to a larger transistor budget, it has a very large 32 MB L3 cache – twice that of the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors!
Despite the changes in the design philosophy, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X still uses the AMD AM4 socket. In fact, it is backward compatibility with existing AM4 motherboards!
As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just replace your old Ryzen processor with a brand-new Ryzen 7 3700X processor!
New Zen 2 Microarchitecture
Codenamed Matisse, the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors are based on the new AMD Zen 2 microarchitecture, which delivers 15% better instructions per clock through these improvements :
256-bit single-op floating point (AVX-256) for notably stronger performance in creative workloads.
Doubled Micro-Op cache size (now 4K) to increase throughput by preventing re-decode of operations.
New TAGE branch predictor, with larger L1 and L2 BTBs, to increase throughput by reducing stalls from mispredicts.
A third address generation unit (AGU), which keeps the execution engine more reliably fed with data in DRAM.
Improved load/store bandwidth throughout the device, which increases throughput by keeping more data on-chip.
A doubled L3 cache size to 32MB per CCD, which reduces effective memory latency by up to 33ns — excellent for games.
Improved fetch and pre-fetch capabilities, arming the execution engines more readily with needed data.
Improved SMT fairness for ALU and AGU schedulers, reducing thread contention and throughput.
A larger 180-entry register file, providing the CPU more immediate access to more working data.
New hardware mitigation against speculative store bypass (Spectre V4), expanding the strong security profile of “Zen(+).”
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New Chiplet Design
Unlike the previous Zen and Zen+ microarchitectures, Zen 2 uses a chiplet design that combines separate CPU chiplets with an I/O chiplet, using Infinity Fabric to connect them.
This chiplet design allows the performance-critical CPU chiplet to be fabricated on the 7 nm TSMC process, while the I/O functions are fabricated on the less expensive 12 nm GlobalFoundries process.
The new I/O chiplet adds PCIe 4.0 support, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
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AMD X570 Chipset
To complement the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, AMD introduced a new X570 chipset.
The AMD X570 chipset basically adds support for PCI Express 4.0, M.2 Gen 4 and USB 3.2 Gen2.
On the other hand, it drops support for the first generation AMD Ryzen processors, like the Ryzen 7 1800X, and the Ryzen 5 1600X.
This does not mean you will actually need to buy an AMD X570 motherboard. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor will work with all existing AMD 400-series (and some AMD 300-series) motherboards, with one caveat – the motherboard must be upgraded with the latest BIOS update to support the 3rd Gen Ryzen processors.
AMD Wraith Prism
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X continues to use the excellent AMD Wraith Prism cooler, designed and manufactured by Cooler Master.
This is an upgraded version of the AMD Wraith Max cooler with heat pipes that are in direct contact with the CPU for better performance, and a rainbow LED ring.
It uses a 7-blade fan, with a maximum noise level of 39 dBA. The fan blades are LED-illuminated, but you can turn off the lights.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Benchmarking Notes
In this review, we will take a look at the work and gaming performance of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, comparing it to 5 other processors :
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3D Rendering Speed – CINEBENCH R20
CINEBENCH R20 is a real-world 3D rendering benchmark based on the MAXON Cinema 4D animation software.
It is a great way to accurately determine the actual performance of a processor in 3D content creation.
This new version uses a much larger and more complex test scene than CINEBENCH R15, requiring about 8X more computational power and 4X more memory to render.
CINEBENCH R20 Single Core Performance
This Single Core test is not reflective of real world performance, but it is useful to find out the performance of the individual core.
On paper, the Ryzen 7 3700X is almost similar to the Ryzen 7 2700X, but we can see that it has 17.3% better single-core performance!
In fact, it was 8.3% faster than the Intel Core i7-8700K, which has higher base and boost clock speed!
CINEBENCH R20 Multi Core Performance
The Multi Core test shows the processor’s real-world 3D rendering performance.
The Ryzen 7 3700X was 21.8% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and a whopping 34.5% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X, even though they are all 8-core, 16-thread processors.
This clearly demonstrates the improvement in microarchitecture throughout the generations.
Multi-Threading Boost
This is not a CINEBENCH benchmark result. The Multi-Threading Boost is our calculation of the performance boost that the processor’s Multi-Threading capability provides. It is based on the MP Ratio and the number of physical cores.
Due to their long experience with SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) technology, Intel still has the edge, with the Core i7-8700K delivering a 25% boost.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X did well though, improving on the Ryzen 7 1800X by 6%, and the Ryzen 7 2700X by 31%.
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Video Transcoding Speed – HandBrake
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoding utility, which converts a video file from one resolution / format to another.
As you can imagine, it’s very compute-intensive, which makes it a great benchmark for multi-core processors.
In our test, we converted a 4K video of 1.3 GB in size into a 1080p video (HQ1080p30).
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was excellent in this test, transcoding the video 35 seconds (18%) faster than the next best processor – the Ryzen 7 2700X.
It was also almost 50% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X – a first generation 8-core Ryzen processor!
Radial Blur Speed – Photoshop CC 14
The radial blur filter adds the perception of motion to a picture. This is a compute-intensive operation that benefits from multiple processing cores.
This radial blur test was performed on a single 13.5 megapixel photo, with a filesize of 4,910,867 bytes.
Yet another great example of how much faster the Zen 2 microarchitecture is, compared to the Zen+ and Zen microarchitectures.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is 11% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and a whopping 29% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X.
It is also just over 50% faster than the Core i7-8700K, which we must note is a 6-core, 12-thread processor.
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Synthetic Game Test – 3DMark
We used 3DMark’s Time Spy and Time Spy Extreme synthetic benchmarks, which supports DirectX 12, and the latest features like asynchronous compute, and multi-threading support.
Time Spy – 2560 x 1440
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X had a 10% higher CPU score than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and a 26% higher CPU score than the Core i7-8700K.
Of course, the CPU only has a slight influence on a game’s performance, so its effect on the overall gaming score is less significant.
In the end, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was 2% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and 4% faster than the Core i7-8700K.
Time Spy Extreme – 3840 x 2160
At the higher 4K resolution, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X had a 22% higher CPU score than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and a 25% higher CPU score than the Core i7-8700K.
Now check out the processors’ effect on the overall gaming score…
At 4K, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was 3% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and 3.6% faster than the Core i7-8700K.
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F1 2019
F1 2019 is a really new racing game by Codemasters, released on 28 June 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions at the Ultra High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
2160p : 3840 x 2160
1080p Gaming Resolution
Even though it promised a 15% improvement in instructions per clock (IPC), the Ryzen 7 3700X performed virtually the same as the last-generation Ryzen 7 2700X.
Micro-architectural changes matter though. They were both 25% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X.
And even though it only has 6 cores, the Intel Core i7-8700K was slightly (3%) faster…
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the importance of CPU performance was greatly reduced. It didn’t matter which processor you used – they all delivered almost the same frame rates.
2160p Gaming Resolution
Increasing the resolution to 4K virtually eliminated the influence of CPU performance. They all had the same frame rates.
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World War Z
Based on the 2013 movie, World War Z is a relatively new third-person shooter game, released in April 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions using the Vulkan API at the High settings :
When we increased the resolution to 1440p, the Ryzen 7 3700X actually delivered 8% higher frame rates than the Core i7-8700K, and 23% higher frame rates than the last-generation Ryzen 7 2700X.
2160p Gaming Resolution
Unbelievable! The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X continued to hold up the frame rate at 4K much better than the other processors.
At this resolution, it delivered 52% higher frame rates than the Core i7-8700K, and 60% higher frame rates than the other processors in this comparison.
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Ashes of the Singularity
Ashes of the Singularity is a 2016 game that supports multi-core processing and asynchronous compute.
In this game, the single core CPU performance has a significant effect on the actual frame rate.
We tested it on three resolutions using the DirectX 12 API at the High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
2160p : 3840 x 2160
1080p Gaming Resolution
We can see here that the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has significantly improved single-core performance. It was almost as fast as the Core i7-8700K, even though the Intel processor has higher clock speeds.
They both delivered frame rates that were about 36% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X processors.
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was just 3% slower than the Core i7-8700K, but 33% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X, and 37% faster than the Ryzen 7 1800X.
2160p Gaming Resolution
When we hit 4K, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X was now 3.5% slower than the Core i7-8700K, but the gap closed with the other processors.
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AMD Ryzen 7 3700X – Our Verdict + Award!
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is not just an improved version of the last-generation Ryzen 7 2700X processor.
Built around the new Zen 2 microarchitecture, it uses a new chiplet design which combines 7 nm and 12 nm fabrication technologies to deliver a more powerful, and power-efficient processor at a great price point.
The end result? Significantly better single-core and multi-core performance, which can deliver really surprising boosts in gaming performance.
The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X debuts at the same price point as the Ryzen 7 2700X – US$329, and is bundled with the same Wraith Prism cooler.
This makes it a very compelling option for those who want the best of both worlds – gaming and content creation performance – at an affordable price point.
What if you currently own an older AMD Ryzen system?
If it uses a first-generation AMD Ryzen 7 processor like the Ryzen 7 1800X, upgrading to the Ryzen 7 3700X will give you a big 30-50% boost in gaming and content creation performance.
If it uses a second-generation AMD Ryzen 7 processor like the Ryzen 7 2700X, upgrading to the Ryzen 7 3700X will give you a 10-20% boost in gaming and content creation performance.
And here is a BIG ADVANTAGE for existing Ryzen users – the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is compatible with all existing AMD 400-series (and some 300-series) motherboards with a BIOS update. This makes it a very affordable upgrade option.
For all these reasons, we gladly give the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X processor our Editor’s Choice Award. Great job, AMD!
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Price + Availability
Here is the official price list for the six processor models and their availability :
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AMD just revealed the 3rd Gen Ryzen family of processors at Computex 2019 and E3, with six models built on the 7 nm process technology!
Join us for a deep dive into the AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen technical details with Robert Hallock!
The AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen Deep Dive Tech Briefing!
Delivering the deep dive tech briefing this time is Robert Hallock. Robert, if you don’t know yet, is the Senior Technical Marketing Manager at AMD.
AMD 3rd Gen Ryzen Feature Summary
Zen 2 On 7 nm
The 3rd Gen Ryzen processors are based on the new Zen 2 architecture with the chiplet design approach. And they are fabricated on the 7 nm process technology!
Better Single-Threaded Performance
The new AMD Zen 2 architecture boasts 9% to 21% better single-threaded performance, which is critical for games.
Faster Clock Ramping
The 3rd Gen Ryzen processors support CPP2 – a clock speed selection interface for UEFI. This cuts the time to switch clock speeds from 30 ms to just 1-2 ms!
This will give them a nice 6% boost in performance, but only if you upgrade to the Windows 10 May 2019 update.
AMD GameCache
The new L3 cache is now twice as big as the L3 cache of the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
The 6-core and 8-core processors have a 32 MB L3 cache, while the 12-core and 16-core models have a massive 64 MB L3 cache!
Doubling the L3 cache size alone reduces the effective memory latency by up to 33 ns, giving your games a boost in frame rate of between 11% and 21%.
This is why AMD is calling it their GameCache…
3rd Gen Ryzen Is PCIe 4.0 Ready!
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processors have 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes. This gives you a total of 40 PCIe 4.0 lanes, when paired with a new AMD X570 motherboard.
Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO)
This new feature increases the boost clock overhead by 200 MHz (in 25 MHz increments) – basically easy overclocking for lazy people.
If you are using the Ryzen 9 3900X, PBO allows you to increase the boost clock from 4.6 GHz to 4.8 GHz.
Backward Compatibility
Even though AMD also announced the new X570 chipset, which gives you 16 extra PCIe 4.0 lanes; the 3rd Gen Ryzen processors can be installed in older AMD AM4 motherboards.
All you need to do is update your current AM4 motherboard’s BIOS before installing the new processors.
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3rd Gen Ryzen Price + Availability
Here is the official list of processor models, their prices and availability :
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