Similar to R9-3950X, R9-4950X is a later version offering enhanced features.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Similar to R9-3950X, R9-4950X is a later version offering enhanced features.

BrandoMex
Member

10-14-2019, 07:00 PM

Has anyone confirmed whether AMD plans to launch the R9-4950X alongside other processors or if they’ll postpone it like the R9-3950X? I’m aiming for a top-tier build once components arrive, so having the R9-4950X would be ideal instead of the R9-4900X. Any helpful updates would be really appreciated.

BrandoMex

10-14-2019, 07:00 PM #1

CraftWorld1
Member

10-17-2019, 02:26 AM

We're not certain about this. It seems the 3950x faced delays because AMD wasn't able to meet their standards. That's likely why it was postponed. The other version might eventually come out, but we can't confirm it.

CraftWorld1

10-17-2019, 02:26 AM #2

hrgriff
Senior Member

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10-17-2019, 02:52 AM

We’ll focus on the 8 essential components first. Likely I’ll need to hold off on the 16 core piece until higher-binned chiplets are available.

hrgriff

10-17-2019, 02:52 AM #3

We’ll focus on the 8 essential components first. Likely I’ll need to hold off on the 16 core piece until higher-binned chiplets are available.

DarkSkarlet
Senior Member

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10-17-2019, 11:57 AM

AMD isn't shifting to a brand-new fabrication stage this round, which means no major yield problems. Also, this cycle involves replacing the last generation 16-core design.

DarkSkarlet

10-17-2019, 11:57 AM #4

AMD isn't shifting to a brand-new fabrication stage this round, which means no major yield problems. Also, this cycle involves replacing the last generation 16-core design.