AMD extends Socket AM5 support through at least 2029; AM4 refuses to die
Summary
AMD announced it will support its current AM5 CPU socket until at least 2029, extending the original plan by several years. The company also re-released a popular AM4 processor and introduced a new AM5 chip, aiming to help PC users upgrade more affordably.Key Facts
- AMD is extending support for its AM5 socket, originally planned to last until 2025, now guaranteed through at least 2029.
- This extension means owners of AM5 motherboards can use at least one or two new generations of Ryzen processors.
- AM5 CPUs based on the upcoming Zen 6 architecture will likely be compatible and could increase CPU cores from 16 to 24.
- AMD re-released the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 socket, calling it a “10th Anniversary Edition.”
- The Ryzen 7 5800X3D has extra L3 cache to improve gaming performance and will go on sale June 25 for $349.
- AMD launched the Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5, an 8-core processor with 3D V-Cache, releasing on July 16 for $329.
- The Ryzen 7 7700X3D runs at a maximum speed of 4.5 GHz, lower than other high-end models, but benefits gaming with extra cache.
- AMD emphasized supporting its sockets longer to reduce the need for full PC replacements and give buyers more confidence.
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