Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (expected to be part of the upcoming Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" lineup) is rumored to be AMD's next-generation 3D V-Cache gaming CPU, succeeding the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. While AMD hasn't officially confirmed its specs yet, leaks suggest it will feature 8 cores, 16 threads, and an even larger L3 cache (possibly 128MB+) for superior gaming performance. Throne and Liberty Performance Expectations "Throne and Liberty" is an upcoming MMORPG by NCSoft, expected to be CPU-intensive due to its large-scale battles and open-world mechanics. Heres how the 9800X3D might perform: Gaming Performance - The 7800X3D already dominates in games due to its 3D V-Cache, and the 9800X3D should improve on this with Zen 5 IPC gains and higher clock speeds. - Expect smooth 144Hz+ performance at 1080p/1440p, even in crowded battles. Optimization for MMOs - MMOs like Throne and Liberty benefit from high single-thread performance and cache efficiency, making the 9800X3D a top choice. - If the game is well-optimized for multi-core, the 8-core Zen 5 architecture will handle it easily. Bottleneck Considerations - Pair it with a high-end GPU (RTX 4080/4090 or RX 7900 XTX) to maximize performance at 1440p/4K. - At 1080p, the 9800X3D will likely be GPU-bound in most scenarios. Should You Wait for the 9800X3D? If you're building a high-end gaming PC for Throne and Liberty and can wait (expected late 2024/early 2025), the 9800X3D will be a monster for MMOs. If you need a CPU now, the 7800X3D is already an excellent choice and will handle the game flawlessly. Would you like recommendations for a full build?
The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (expected to be part of the upcoming Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" lineup) is rumored to be AMD's next-g...
Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.
The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.
The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
Celebrate the season with special quests, unique rewards, and festive activities throughout Azeroth. Event runs until January 2nd.