Overclocker Achieves DDR5-10600 Memory Speed With AMD Ryzen 7 8700G

Renowned overclocker SafeDisk has set a new record for the fastest DDR5 memory overclock on the AM5 platform, achieving an impressive DDR5-10600 speed. Using an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E GENE motherboard, SafeDisk managed to push past the previous record of DDR5-10346 set just days prior.

The key to this new record was the use of G.Skill Trident Z5 memory sticks running at stock 7800 MT/s speeds paired with the high-end X670E platform. No adjustments were made to the base clock, with validation confirming the memory clock achieved. SafeDisk noted the overclocking process was surprisingly easy thanks to AMD’s latest AGESA firmware.

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AMD X870E Chipset will Coming Along with Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” CPUs

AMD is gearing up to release its latest 800-series motherboard chipset in tandem with the highly anticipated Ryzen 9000 series “Granite Ridge” desktop processors, which will introduce the cutting-edge “Zen 5” microarchitecture. Leading the charge in this new chipset family is the AMD X870E, serving as the successor to the current X670E. Notably, AMD is maintaining the same CPU socket, the Socket AM5, which means the 800-series chipset will not only support the upcoming “Granite Ridge” processors but also the Ryzen 7000 series “Raphael” and Ryzen 8000 series “Hawk Point.”

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AMD Rep Confirmed Ryzen 9000 Series Zen 5 CPUs to be Released in the Second Half of 2024

AMD has reaffirmed its previous timeline for releasing CPUs based on its next-generation Zen 5 architecture. During the company’s Q4 2023 earnings call, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su stated that Ryzen 9000 series (or 8000 series) Zen 5 products for both servers and consumer PCs remain on track for launch in the second half of 2024.

This puts to rest speculation that AMD might accelerate the rollout of Zen 5 in response to Intel’s upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips. While no exact launch date was provided, the busy holiday shopping period in late 2024 is likely.

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AMD Ryzen 8000G Series APUs Benchmak Tested by PassMark (Up to 30% Faster than 5000G)

AMD’s upcoming desktop APUs, the Ryzen 8000G series, were recently benchmarked on PassMark ahead of their January 31st launch. These chips represent AMD’s long-awaited return to the DIY PC market with integrated graphics, filling a gap in their AM5 portfolio.

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Best CPU for 1440p Gaming

With the rising popularity of 1440p gaming monitors, many PC gamers are looking to build or upgrade their rigs to handle higher resolutions and frame rates. The CPU plays a crucial role in pushing high frame rates at 1440p and can often be the limiting factor, especially when paired with a powerful graphics card. In this article, we’ll compare 5 of the top gaming CPUs on the market to determine the best CPU for 1440p gaming as of late 2023 and early 2024.

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Rumors: AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 Series Specs, Release Date Set in April to June 2024

New details have emerged about AMD’s next generation Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” desktop processors, codenamed “Granite Ridge,” according to reliable leaker High Yield YT. The new chips are expected to launch around May-June 2024 and will utilize the existing Socket AM5 and be compatible with current 600 series chipset motherboards.

The Ryzen 9000 chips will use a chiplet design similar to the current Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” processors. They will reuse the same 6nm I/O die from Raphael but with revisions to enable higher native DDR5 memory speeds, possibly up to DDR5-6400 compared to DDR5-5200 currently. This should improve memory overclocking capabilities.

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AMD Ryzen Zen 5 “Granite Ridge” CPUs Rumored in Mass Production, Release Date Later This Year

AMD’s next-generation Ryzen CPUs powered by the Zen 5 core architecture and codenamed “Granite Ridge” have reportedly entered mass production, according to hardware insider @Kepler_L2. These new CPUs are expected to launch on the AM5 desktop platform later this year.

The Granite Ridge family will utilize the brand new Zen 5 architecture, which AMD claims will offer enhanced performance and efficiency over previous generations. Specific architectural improvements include a re-pipelined front-end, wide issue, and integrated AI and machine learning optimizations.

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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G & 8500G, Ryzen 3 8300G Announced, Release Date on Jan 31st

AMD recently announced several new desktop processors at CES 2024, expanding their portfolio to deliver premium experiences to gamers, content creators, and everyday users.

The headline announcement was the new Ryzen 8000G Series desktop processors built on the AM5 platform. These processors offer up to 8 cores, 16 threads, and integrated Radeon 700M graphics that AMD claims is the world’s most powerful built-in graphics. The top-of-the-line Ryzen 7 8700G also features a dedicated AI neural processing unit (NPU) to unlock more AI capabilities and improve productivity and efficiency.

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D & 5700, Ryzen 5 5600GT & 5500GT Release Date on January 31

AMD has announced the launch of four new processors for their AM4 CPU socket. Despite having launched the socket back in 2016, AMD continues to release new chips showing their commitment to supporting the platform.

According to leaked slides from VideoCardZ, the new releases include the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, an 8-core 16-thread CPU featuring AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology. With a base clock of 3.0GHz, boost clock of 4.1GHz, 100MB of total cache, and 105W TDP, the 5700X3D has similar specs to AMD’s previous flagship gaming CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. However, at just $249, the new 5700X3D comes in $100 cheaper.

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AMD’s New Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Ryzen 5 5500GT Desktop CPUs Surface in Europe

AMD is poised to release new Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors for the AM4 socket, as listings for the upcoming chips have already surfaced on European retail sites. Specifically, retailers have listed the 8-core Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the 6-core Ryzen 5 5500GT, with some even claiming the chips are in stock and ready to ship.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D was spotted at two retailers with prices ranging from €270 to €280. This represents just a €10-20 discount compared to the current price of the flagship 5800X3D. While the 5700X3D is rumored to have lower clock speeds than the 5800X3D, the retailers have not yet confirmed the official specifications. However, according to leaked screenshots, the 5700X3D will apparently offer a 4.1 GHz clock speed, 400 MHz below that of the 5800X3D.

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