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Amazon lists Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor with misleading discount
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Updated · PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News · Apr 24

Amazon lists Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition processor with misleading discount

9 articles · Updated · PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News · Apr 24
  • Amazon is advertising a 10% discount on the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, but the price only matches its $899 US and £799 UK MSRP.
  • The processor, released earlier this week, is priced identically at rival retailers, making Amazon's 'deal' effectively meaningless for consumers.
  • The 9950X3D2, featuring dual 3D V-Cache and 192MB L3 Cache, is $200 more expensive than its predecessor and has received mixed pre-launch reviews, mainly due to its high price.
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