Tech Desk
Aug 07, 2024
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a leading global semiconductor company, has finally announced launch prices for its new Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs that are cheaper than the previous generation.
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU performance and compatibility
These new Ryzen 9000 CPUs are compatible with existing AM5 motherboards, which AMD will support until at least 2027. And those sport the latest X870 and X870E motherboard chipsets, though these will not be available during launch.
However, with Intel having crashing and stability issues, AMD's new CPUs are going to take over the desktop CPU market.
Technical specifications of AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU
Gadinsider has compiled some key specs to expect from the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs.
- Ryzen 9 9950X: 16 cores, 32 threads, 4.7 GHz base clock, 5.7 GHz boost clock.
- Ryzen 9 9900X: 12 cores, 24 threads, 4.5 GHz base clock, 5.5 GHz boost clock.
- Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 4.3 GHz base clock, 5.3 GHz boost clock.
- Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.1 GHz base clock, 5.1 GHz boost clock.
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU pricing and availability
The 16-core flagship Ryzen 9 9950X will be available at $649, $50 less than the 16-core Ryzen 9 7950X. This is exciting news for gamers and content creators looking for high-performance CPUs for a friendly-budget.
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The new Ryzen 9000 series includes four CPUs including the Ryzen 9 9950X ($649), Ryzen 9 9900X ($499), Ryzen 7 9700X ($359), and Ryzen 5 9600X ($279).
AMD is expected to launch all these CPUs by August 8 and 15, respectively. This launch focuses to provide a 16% performance boost over the previous generation, making them ideal for productivity tasks and gaming.
