New AMD Socket AM5 platform combines with worldās first 5nm desktop PC processors to deliver powerhouse performance for gamers and content creators
Today, AMD (NASDAQ:Ā AMD) revealed the Ryzenā¢ 7000 Series Desktop processor lineup powered by the new āZen 4ā architecture, ushering in the next era of high performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators. Featuring up to 16 cores, 32 threads and built on an optimized, high-performance, TSMC 5nm process node, the Ryzen 7000 Series processors deliver dominant performance and leadership energy efficiency. Compared to the previous generation, AMD Ryzen 7950X processor enables single-core performance improvement of up to +29%2, up to 45% more compute for content creators in POV Ray3, up to 15% faster gaming performance in select titles4, and up to 27% better performance-per-watt5. AMDās most expansive desktop platform to date, the new Socket AM5 platform is designed for longevity with support through 2025.
āThe AMD Ryzen 7000 Series brings leadership gaming performance, extraordinary power for content creation, and advanced scalability with the new AMD Socket AM5,ā Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager, Client business unit, AMD. āWith the next generation Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, we are proud to uphold our promise of leadership and continuous innovation, delivering the ultimate PC experience for gamers and creators alike.ā
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop Processors
The AMD Ryzen 7000 Series once again delivers a double-digit IPC uplift over āZen 3ā6, further solidifying a track record of innovation, execution, and delivery of the award-winning āZenā architecture. The worldās first high-performance x86 5nm CPU, the Ryzen 7000 Series ushers in the remarkable speed of āZen 4ā architecture, advancing gaming and content creation performance leadership to new levels.
At the top of the stack, the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7950X processor offers up to 57% better content creation performance in V-Ray Render compared to the competition7. Meanwhile, even the 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 7600X processor offers an average of 5% faster gaming performance across select titles than the competitorās flagship gaming processor4.
The incredible performance improvements also come with stunning advances in energy efficiency; AMD Ryzen 7950X processor is up to 47% more energy efficient than the competition8. Beyond the core, the Ryzen 7000 Series Processors feature an all-new 6nm I/O die, which enables hardware-accelerated video encode/decode9, light-duty graphics work and multi-display support. Across the CPU, a host of new power management technologies leveraged from AMDās ultra-efficient mobile processors allow Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors to run more efficiently than ever before.
Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors are expected to be available globally from leading etailers and retailers beginning September 27, starting at an SEP of $299 USD.
Model |
Cores/Threads |
Boost10Ā /
Base Frequency |
Total Cache |
PCIeĀ® |
TDP |
SEP (USD) |
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X |
16C/32T |
Up to 5.7 / 4.5 GHZ |
80MB |
Gen 5 |
170W |
$699 |
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X |
12C/24T |
Up to 5.6 / 4.7 GHZ |
76MB |
Gen 5 |
170W |
$549 |
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X |
8C/16T |
Up to 5.4 / 4.5 GHZ |
40MB |
Gen 5 |
105W |
$399 |
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X |
6C/12T |
Up to 5.3 / 4.7 GHZ |
38MB |
Gen 5 |
105W |
$299 |
New AMD Socket AM5 Updates
With the introduction of the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors, AMD also unveiled the new Socket AM5 platform, offering cutting-edge connectivity features like dual-channel DDR5 memory. The AM5 platform also includes up to 24 PCIeĀ® 5.0 lanes, making it AMDās most expansive desktop platform to date. Support for new and evolving technologies like PCIeĀ® Gen 5 and DDR5 memory empowers users to grow with their Socket AM5 solution, which AMD will support with platform longevity through 2025 and beyond.
The new Socket AM5 motherboard family features four new chipsets, giving users the power and flexibility to choose the exact features they want. The four chipsets feature:
- AMD X670 Extreme: Bringing the most connectivity and extreme overclocking capabilities11Ā with PCIe 5.0 support for graphics and storage
- AMD X670: Supporting enthusiast overclocking with PCIeĀ® 5.0 support for storage and optional graphics support
- AMD B650E: Designed for performance users with PCIeĀ® 5.0 storage support and optional graphics support
- AMD B650: Designed for mainstream users with support for DDR5 memory and optional PCIeĀ® 5.0 support
New motherboards will be available starting at an SEP of $125 USD, with the AMD X670 and X670E chipsets arriving in September, and AMD B650E and B650 chipsets in October.
AMD EXPOā¢ Technology
New for the Ryzen 7000 Series Desktop processors and optimized for AMD Socket AM5 motherboards, AMD EXPOā¢ technology provides users with advanced profile settings for DDR5 memory overclocking11. When optimized for high-performance gaming, consumers can expect to see up to 11% faster gaming performance with AMD EXPO technology in F1Ā® 202212.
AMD EXPO technology was designed to achieve higher gaming performance from pre-configured overclocking profiles11Ā and is easy to implement. PC enthusiasts who want to understand the finer details of an AMD EXPO technology-enabled module can find publicĀ self-certification reports, which clearly lay out the moduleās full timing table, components, and the system configuration used to finalize the memoryās specifications. AMD is offering EXPO technology to its industry memory partners without royalties or licensing fees.
AMD EXPO technology arrives to market alongside the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, with offerings from ADATA, Corsair, GeIL, G.SKILL, and Kingston. Over 15 AMD EXPO technology-enabled memory kits will be initially available, with memory speeds up to DDR5-6400.
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