In our review of 9800X3D we’ll be using the AORUS X870E MASTER which offers X3D Turbo Mode.

X3D Turbo Mode is a BIOS feature developed by GIGABYTE for motherboards supporting AMD’s Ryzen X3D processors, specifically those with AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology just like our 9800X3D. It optimizes performance by adjusting core usage and boost frequencies to get the most out of the X3D CPUs in different applications. Here’s a breakdown of what it does:

CORE PARKING MANAGEMENT

Gigabyte’s X3D Turbo Mode uses “core parking” to selectively disable or reduce the workload on cores with the 3D V-Cache for applications where high clock speeds are more beneficial than the additional cache. By focusing on non-3D V-Cache cores, the CPU can achieve higher boost clocks, which improves performance for tasks that benefit more from clock speed than from cache, such as certain single-threaded applications.

DYNAMIC CORE SWITCHING

The mode enables the system to automatically switch between 3D V-Cache and non-3D V-Cache cores depending on the application’s needs. For example, in gaming, the mode might prioritize the cache-enabled cores for latency-sensitive tasks, while shifting to high-clock cores for compute-heavy tasks to maximize FPS.

IMPROVED APPLICATION PERFORMANCE BALANCE

Gigabyte’s X3D Turbo Mode aims to balance performance between gaming and productivity tasks by using this intelligent core management. It provides a better user experience in hybrid workloads, enhancing both gaming smoothness and productivity responsiveness.

GIGABYTE X3D Turbo Mode is particularly useful for users who want a “hands-off” way to optimize their AMD Ryzen X3D processor’s performance, automatically balancing between cache and clock speed benefits without manual tuning. This makes it easier for gamers and professionals to get the best performance across diverse workloads.