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- AMD announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the first desktop CPU with dual 3D V-Cache, on April 22 2026 in the United States.
- The Zen 5 chip has 16 cores, 32 threads, a 5.6 GHz boost, 208 MB cache, costing $899 (SEP).
- Alienware's Area-51 starts at $4,299.99 and includes a 1 TB SSD, 32 GB RAM, RTX 5070, 850 W PSU, 240 mm cooler.
- Upgrading to a 1500 W PSU and 360 mm cooler raises the price to $4,449.99, with a configuration costing $7,049.99.
