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Rumor mill: AMD's well-regarded 3D V-Cache tech has so far been almost exclusive to socketed desktop CPUs. But if a new leak proves accurate, shoppers hunting for a high-end gaming laptop next year could get a genuine new alternative to Intel.
Prominent tipster Golden Pig Upgrade claims that AMD is developing a new Zen 5 laptop CPU equipped with 3D V-cache. The chip's tentative naming suggests it could land in relatively affordable mid-to-high-end gaming laptops.
Ryzen desktop CPUs equipped with 3D V-Cache, distinguished by the "X3D" moniker, pack massive L3 cache reserves that often significantly boost gaming performance. So far, though, the only laptop X3D chip is the flagship Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. Its 16-core, 32-thread configuration, 5.4GHz clock speed, and 128MB of L3 cache are likely overkill for even many high-end games. The chip typically shows up in pricey gaming laptops such as the $2,000+ Asus ROG Strix G16.
