AMD has finally revealed the launch prices for its new range of Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs, and it’s pricing them slightly lower than the Ryzen 7000 launch prices. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X with 16 cores will be priced at $649, which is $50 less than the $699 Ryzen 9 7950X that launched nearly two years ago. The rest of the lineup is priced between $20 and $50 less than the equivalent Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
Pricing and Release Dates
Following a delay to the launch of its Ryzen 9000 CPUs “out of an abundance of caution,” AMD is set to release the Ryzen 7 9700X at $359 and Ryzen 5 9600X at $279 on August 8th. The Ryzen 9 9950X ($649) and Ryzen 9 9900X ($499) will follow on August 15th. These price points represent a strategic effort by AMD to offer competitive pricing while delivering enhanced performance.
Performance Improvements
AMD is promising around a 16 percent instructions per cycle (IPC) uplift in performance over the previous-generation Ryzen CPUs. This translates to significant performance gains in both productivity tasks and gaming. AMD’s commitment to continual improvement is evident through these substantial gains in efficiency and power.
Compatibility and New Chipsets
In addition to the new CPUs, AMD is also launching new X870 and X870E motherboard chipsets. However, these motherboards won’t be available at launch. Fortunately, the new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs are compatible with existing AM5 motherboards, a socket that AMD has committed to support until at least 2027. This ensures that users can upgrade their CPUs without needing to replace their entire motherboard infrastructure.
AMD’s new CPUs premier just as Intel, its primary rival, encounters difficulties with crashing and stability issues in its 13th and 14th gen desktop CPUs. Intel plans to issue a microcode fix in the upcoming weeks, but existing CPUs that are already damaged from excessive voltages will need replacements. This scenario provides AMD with an opportunity to capture a larger market share by offering a more stable and reliable product line.
