AMD ‘had to re-engineer’ the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for a re-release — 10th Anniversary Edition chip had ‘a whole body of engineering work’ put into it
AMD has re-engineered its Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor for a re-release, necessitating significant engineering work due to changes in TSMC's manufacturing process. The original bonding technology used for the chip is no longer available, requiring AMD to adapt the processor to TSMC's second-generation stacking process. This effort ensures the chip's reliability and availability after a period of scarcity, with resellers previously commanding high prices for the limited stock. AI
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