The latter is currently the best gaming CPU you can buy, thanks to its use of AMD 3D V-cache, which we've found can significantly boost frame rates in games. However, with reported Ryzen 7 7800X3D ...

An AMD gaming CPU with even more 3D V-cache than the Ryzen 9950X3D is reportedly in the works. The latest rumor suggests that AMD is working on two new gaming CPUs, one of which has a total of 16 ...

It shows a 16c/32t processor with a boost clock multiplier of up to 56.5 or 5.65 GHz with a 170W TDP. These align with the Ryzen 9950X, which has a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz and an identical TDP.

Those holding out for a desktop Intel Core Ultra CPU with 3D V-Cache will need to wait a while because it's not on the cards or happening anytime soon.