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AM4 Persists: Ryzen 7 5800X3D Delivers Tiny Gaming Gains Across Old and New AMD Boards
technology3 days ago

AM4 Persists: Ryzen 7 5800X3D Delivers Tiny Gaming Gains Across Old and New AMD Boards

Linus Tech Tips found that the re-released Ryzen 7 5800X3D delivers virtually no gaming FPS advantage when paired with an older X370 motherboard versus a newer X570, across games like Cyberpunk 2077, CS2, and Cities: Skylines II; memory clocking on the older boards was hard, reducing any gain, which means AM4 can remain relevant during the DRAM crisis, and for current AM4 owners the 5800X3D at around $339.95 can be a cost-effective upgrade rather than a full platform swap.

AMD Reboots the 5800X3D for AM4 at $340 with a Carbice Dry-Pad
technology4 days ago

AMD Reboots the 5800X3D for AM4 at $340 with a Carbice Dry-Pad

AMD re-releases the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a limited 10th Anniversary Edition for AM4, keeping the Zen 3 core and 96 MB of L3 cache but reducing the price to $340 and bundling a Carbice carbon-fiber dry pad; the review tests temperatures and performance and finds it a compelling value for DDR4/AM4 gaming, while noting the platform is nearing end-of-life and that AM5 remains the future path.

AMD Brings Back a Classic: Ryzen 5800X3D Returns at $349 as RX 9070 GRE Goes Global
technology2 months ago

AMD Brings Back a Classic: Ryzen 5800X3D Returns at $349 as RX 9070 GRE Goes Global

AMD re-releases the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for $349 on June 25 (a 10th‑anniversary AM4 edition) to boost affordable gaming builds, while rolling out the Radeon RX 9070 GRE worldwide at $549 with 12GB VRAM and 48 RDNA 4 compute units to temper GPU pricing; the company also plans a Ryzen 7 7700X3D for $329 and confirms extended AM5 motherboard support through 2029 amid ongoing memory shortages.

AMD extends AM5 compatibility to 2029 as AM4 endures
technology2 months ago

AMD extends AM5 compatibility to 2029 as AM4 endures

AMD announced at Computex that Socket AM5 will be supported through at least 2029, allowing future Ryzen CPUs (including Zen 6) and up to 24 cores on AM5 boards. Meanwhile AM4 remains active with the re-release of the Ryzen 5800X3D at $349 and the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D launching at $329, signaling a longer upgrade cycle and fewer complete system replacements for PC builders.

AMD Unveils Sub-$350 Ryzen 7 7700X3D and Revives AM4's 5800X3D
technology2 months ago

AMD Unveils Sub-$350 Ryzen 7 7700X3D and Revives AM4's 5800X3D

AMD announces two budget gaming CPUs at Computex 2026: the Ryzen 7 7700X3D for AM5 at $329 launching July 16 with 8 cores/16 threads, 104 MB total cache, a 4.5 GHz boost, and 120W TDP; and the return of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4 at $349 on June 25, a 10th‑anniversary edition with 100 MB cache and a 4.5 GHz boost, offering AM4 users a cheaper upgrade path amid RAM shortages.

AMD Keeps AM4 Pulse Alive: Reissues Old CPUs and New GPU To Ease RAM Costs
technology2 months ago

AMD Keeps AM4 Pulse Alive: Reissues Old CPUs and New GPU To Ease RAM Costs

AMD is extending the AM4 era through 2029 and reviving older CPUs to combat rising RAM costs: the Ryzen 7 5800X3D will reappear at about $350, and a Ryzen 7 7700X3D priced around $330 hits July 15, while the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is launching in the US at $550 with 12GB of VRAM. This strategy aims to offer budget-friendly sidegrades rather than full upgrades, helping gamers stuck with high RAM prices and older platforms while AM5 remains the future.

AMD revives Ryzen 7 5800X3D as AM4's 10th Anniversary Edition
technology4 months ago

AMD revives Ryzen 7 5800X3D as AM4's 10th Anniversary Edition

AMD will re-release the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as the AM4 10th Anniversary Edition, using the same OPN as the original but in a PIB with commemorative artwork. It remains an 8-core/16-thread Zen 3 CPU with 3D V-Cache (96 MB L3 shared, 512 KB L2 per core), clocks 3.40 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, 105 W TDP, and DDR4/PCIe 4.0 support for Socket AM4. Pricing and availability have not been announced.

"AMD Unveils Ryzen 5000XT CPUs for AM4: Faster Clocks, Budget-Friendly Refresh"
technology2 years ago

"AMD Unveils Ryzen 5000XT CPUs for AM4: Faster Clocks, Budget-Friendly Refresh"

AMD has reportedly announced a new line of CPUs, the Ryzen 5000XT, based on the Zen 3 microarchitecture, which will be compatible with the existing AM4 platform. These CPUs are expected to offer increased clock speeds compared to their predecessors, potentially providing a boost to the old AM4 platform. While details are still speculative and an international launch is uncertain, there is potential for these new CPUs to be installed in older AM4 motherboards with a BIOS update, potentially revitalizing older systems.

AMD Unveils Budget-Friendly Ryzen 7 5700 CPU Series for PC Gaming
technology2 years ago

AMD Unveils Budget-Friendly Ryzen 7 5700 CPU Series for PC Gaming

AMD has quietly introduced the Ryzen 7 5700 processor, a non-G variant lacking graphics support, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock at 3.7 GHz and boost up to 4.6 GHz. Initial pricing leaks have also surfaced for the upcoming Ryzen 7 5700X3D, Ryzen 5 5600GT, and Ryzen 5 5500GT processors, with the Ryzen 7 8700G priced between $340 and $440, and the Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 5 8500G ranging from $190 to $310. These prices are based on early listings and may not reflect AMD's intended retail prices. Additionally, preliminary price leaks suggest the Ryzen 7 5700X3D will be available in the US for $260 to $330, while the Ryzen 5 5600GT and 5500GT models are aimed at a sub-$200 price point.