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AMD CEO Lisa Su announced at Computex 2024 that the AM5 motherboard platform will receive support and new processors through 2027, extending its lifecycle by two years. This move aims to provide stability and continuity for users, reduce waste, and ensure backward compatibility with upcoming Ryzen processors featuring the new Zen 5 architecture.
AMD has introduced its 2nd Generation AM5 platform with the new 800-series chipsets, starting with the high-end X870E and X870 motherboards. These new chipsets offer enhanced features like USB 4.0, PCIe Gen5, and higher memory clock support, and are designed to support future Ryzen CPUs, including the Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series. AMD has also extended the longevity of the AM5 platform beyond 2027, ensuring support for multiple generations of Ryzen CPUs.
AMD's next-generation Ryzen CPUs, codenamed Granite Ridge and powered by the Zen 5 core architecture, have entered mass production and are expected to be compatible with the AM5 desktop platform. These CPUs are set to launch in the second half of 2024 and will feature enhanced performance, efficiency, and integrated AI and machine learning optimizations. AMD's commitment to its AM5 socket and desktop platforms is strong, with a 2025+ plan and support extending over 7 years.
AMD's best-selling Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3D V-Cache CPUs have received price drops, with the 7800X3D now available for $381 US and the 5800X3D for $269 US. These deals make them an attractive option for gaming enthusiasts, and the AM5 platform is becoming more accessible with discounts. The Ryzen 5000 CPUs don't come with a free copy of Starfield, but the 5800X3D still offers impressive performance.
The flagship AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D CPU, powered by 3D V-Cache and Zen 4 cores, has received a significant price cut, dropping down to $557 on Amazon and Newegg. This represents a 17% discount since its release. The discount requires the use of coupon codes. The price cuts have not yet extended to other AM5 offerings, and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is still available for $549.99. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers fast gaming and multithreading performance, making it an attractive option for those seeking top-level performance.
GIGABYTE has announced the release of its latest AMD A620 series motherboards, which offer optimal memory performance and all-round features. The motherboards are designed to support the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors and can achieve optimal memory performance of DDR5 EXPO/XMP overclocking up to DDR5-6400. The A620 motherboards also boast innovative PCIe EZ-Latch technology to simplify the upgrade of graphics cards and GIGABYTE's GCC software platform, which offers user-friendly features and multiple form factor options.