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AMD launches the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, the first desktop CPU with 3D V-Cache on both chiplets, delivering 208 MB of total cache on the Zen 5 4 nm design for 16 cores; priced at $899 and available now from retailers and OEMs like Alienware Area-51, targeting developers and creators with improved responsiveness and workload throughput.
MSI introduces full AM5 support for AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition and unveils the MEG X870E UNIFY-X MAX, a flagship overclocking motherboard featuring an 18+2+1 power design, Direct OC Jumper, OC Engine, and robust cooling for extreme tuning. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is a 16-core, 32-thread CPU with 192 MB L3 cache, up to 5.6 GHz boost, and 200 W TDP, designed to pair with MSI’s CLICK BIOS X, Latency Killer, X3D Gaming Mode, and fast connectivity (Wi-Fi 7 + 5G LAN). An AGESA PI 1.3.0.0 BIOS update is expected for 600 & 800-series boards to optimize Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition performance.
TechPowerUp reports AMD's Ryzen 10000 ‘Olympic Ridge’ will launch with Zen 6 cores in single-CCD SKUs (6/8/10/12 cores) and two-CCD SKUs (12/16/20/24 cores) on the AM5 socket, built on TSMC's 2nm N2 process. Each CCD can hold up to 48 MB of L3 cache (96 MB total for all cores), with potential 3D V-Cache enhancements, and AVX-512 support to match advanced x86 extensions.
ASUS is teasing a new series of AM5 platform motherboards called 'NEO,' which will include models from the ROG, TUF Gaming, and ProArt series, expected to be showcased at CES 2026. These appear to be refreshes of existing models with minor updates, possibly including improved connectivity features, and will be distinguished by the 'NEO' suffix in their names.
AMD has unveiled its 800-series chipsets, including the mainstream B850 and entry-level B840, aimed at cost-effective motherboards. The B850 supports both PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, with overclocking capabilities, while the B840 is limited to PCIe Gen 3.0 and only supports memory overclocking. These chipsets are designed to support Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs and will be available after the high-end X870E and X870 motherboards launch on September 30th.
AMD is reportedly developing a new AM5+ socket for upcoming Ryzen CPUs, as indicated by the MC Extractor tool detecting AM5+ and AMD processors with the 00B40Fxx CPUID. Speculation suggests these CPUs could be part of AMD's Granite Ridge or Fire Range lineup. The AM5+ socket is expected to replace the original AM5 in 2026 and may feature new capabilities such as USB4 version 2 and DisplayPort with UHBR20. AMD aims to reuse AM5 mechanical features to lower costs for partners and ensure backward compatibility with AM5 processors, while publicly committing to support the AM5 socket through 2025 and beyond.
The latest update for the MC Extractor tool has revealed two new AMD Granite Ridge "Ryzen Zen 5" CPUs and mentioned the AM5+ platform, suggesting an update for the existing AM5 socket with advanced features. The CPUs, including 8-core and 6-core variants, are in early testing and evaluation, indicating the support process for the upcoming Ryzen Zen 5 desktop family. AMD's next-gen AM5 motherboards are expected to be released in Q3 2024, with potential announcements at Computex 24.
AMD is reportedly preparing to launch its Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU lineup for the AM5 desktop platform, featuring both hybrid and non-hybrid configurations. The APUs will include up to 8 CPU cores, 16 threads, and Radeon iGPUs with varying compute units. The chips are expected to be marketed as Ryzen 8000G and are set to launch later this year or early in 2024. Motherboard manufacturers are already preparing support for the APUs.
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000G Desktop APUs based on the Phoenix family and Ryzen 8000 Laptop APUs based on the Hawk Point family have been revealed. The leaked information includes three Ryzen 7000G Desktop APUs in AM5 flavors and three Ryzen 8000 Laptop APUs in FP7R2 flavors. The desktop APUs are expected to feature 6 cores with 12 threads for the Ryzen 5 7500G and 4 cores with 8 threads for the Ryzen 3 7300G. The laptop APUs, a refresh of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" APUs, include the Ryzen 3 8440U and Ryzen 5 8540U chips. Both APUs are rated at a TDP of 28W and will support the FP7/FP7R2 platforms. A formal reveal is expected by the end of this year or at CES 2024.
The most affordable option for Ryzen 7000 CPUs is based on the PROM21 aka A620 chipset, which is a new budget-friendly platform for AM5 CPUs. The ASRock A620M-HDV/M.2 is both a mouthful and the cheapest AM5 motherboard on the market, retailing at $86. By combining this board with Ryzen 5 7600 non-X 65W SKU and 2x16GB G.Skill DDR5-6000, the entry-point into AMD AM5 series has finally dropped below $430, bringing pricing down close to $400.