An image of what appears to be a retail box for the unreleased AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor has surfaced online. This CPU is part of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000 series, rumored to be available for pre-order by the end of July according to retailer B&H. Reddit user u/ElectricalEmployer22 purchased the unlisted processor from a dealer, and leaks revealed some details about the new series.
Pricing is expected to be similar to the current Ryzen 7000 series
The Ryzen 9000 series will be built on AMD’s latest Zen 5 architecture. While the new processors will require a new AM5 motherboard, most major manufacturers are expected to have compatible options available at launch, likely requiring a BIOS update. Pricing is expected to be similar to the current Ryzen 7000 series, ranging from $299 to $699.
In terms of performance, the Ryzen 9000 series boasts up to 16 cores and 32 threads, with continued support for SMT (simultaneous multithreading). AMD also claims a significant 16% improvement in IPC (instructions per clock) compared to the previous Zen 3 architecture.
The leaked information mentions four specific Ryzen 9000 CPUs:
- Ryzen 9 9950X: 16 cores/32 threads, 170W TDP, 5.7 GHz max boost clock
- Ryzen 9 9900X: 12 cores/24 threads, 120W TDP, 5.6 GHz max boost clock
- Ryzen 7 9700X (pictured): 8 cores/16 threads, 65W TDP, 5.5 GHz max boost clock
- Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores/12 threads, 65W TDP, 5.4 GHz max boost clock
It’s important to keep in mind that this information is based on leaks and speculation. We’ll need to wait for AMD’s official announcement to confirm details on pricing, specifications, and availability.
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