AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X demand surges for crypto mining, causing stock shortages.
Crypto mining's revival is causing a surge in demand for AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X, leading to stock shortages. The high-end Ryzen 9 7950X, known for its support of AVX instructions and efficiency, is popular among crypto miners due to its effectiveness in mining Qubic coins while consuming less power compared to high-end GPUs. This shift in focus from GPUs to CPUs may benefit Intel as AMD processors become harder to find.
March 14, 2024
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