The Ryzen 9000 Series, a new lineup of desktop processors with Zen 5 cores from AMD that saw some of its first reviews being published today, including those for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X, will be available at prices ranging from $279 to $649, AMD has announced. AMD shared the SEPs for its latest CPUs on X yesterday, confirming that the 9700X and 9600X would be out first on Thursday, August 8, while the flagships will arrive a bit later, on Thursday, August 15.
Release dates:
- August 8
- Ryzen 7 9700X
- Ryzen 5 9600X
- August 15
- Ryzen 9 9950X
- Ryzen 9 990X
SEPs, including pricing differences vs. Zen 4:
- Ryzen 9 9950X: $649 (-$50)
- Ryzen 9 9950X: $499 (-$50)
- Ryzen 7 9700X: $359 (-$40)
- Ryzen 5 9600X: $279 (-$20)
The original word from AMD:
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors are ready to deliver world class gaming and creator performance.
— AMD Ryzen (@AMDRyzen) August 6, 2024
Available Aug 8:
• Ryzen 7 9700X
• Ryzen 5 9600X
Available Aug 15:
• Ryzen 9 9950X
• Ryzen 9 9900X pic.twitter.com/L9YOAyKmHg
AMD on its new CPUs:
For avid gamers seeking the ultimate competitive edge, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors deliver unrivaled performance10, enabling smooth gameplay and high frame rates across a wide range of titles, from AAA blockbusters to esports favorites. Moreover, professional content creators can now harness the full potential of their creative workflows with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors. From 3D modeling and design to animation and product visualization, these processors offer exceptional single-threaded and multi-threaded performance, enabling users to design, render, and iterate faster than ever before. Put simply, the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X CPU is the fastest consumer desktop processor.