The Ryzen 9000 Series, a new family of desktop processors that AMD launched last month to deliver greater performance to gamers, content creators, and prosumers via its new “Zen 5” architecture, has turned out to be a major flop for red team, according to some of the latest thoughts shared by hardware reviewers. One outlet, which claims “no one” is buying Zen 5 CPUs, has brought up pricing as being one of the bigger problems, with the older Zen 4 models said to deliver similar performance for a cheaper price.
One reviewer said:
- “The 7950X has been avaialble for no more than $550 for most of the last six months, and at $500 right now, it just doesn’t make sense to spend 25% more on the 9950X.”
- “The 7900X is currently over $100 cheaper than the 9900X, and has been $400 or less since the start of the year, lower than the 9900X’s $450 MSRP.”
- “Eight-core models, like the 7700X, have been about $280 to $300 for months now, so the 20% premium to get the Zen 5 version is impossible to justify.”
- “…and there’s just no way you consider paying $280 for a Ryzen 5 9600X when the Ryzen 7 7600 is $180, and is regularly available for $200 or less since the start of the year.”
- “Until Zen 5 and Zen 4 reach price parity…I just don’t see how these CPUs sell in significant numbers.”
The full word from Hardware Unboxed:
AMD on its latest desktop CPUs:
For avid gamers seeking the ultimate competitive edge, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors deliver unrivaled performance, 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.