AMD Extends AM5 Socket Lifetime Through 2029
TL;DR. AMD announced extended socket AM5 support until at least 2029, promising future Ryzen processor compatibility with current motherboards. - The company is re-releasing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and debuting the Ryzen 7 7700X3D. - This move offers PC builders and upgraders more longevity for their investments in computing infrastructure. - Future Zen 6 architecture CPUs, with up to 24 cores, are expected to be compatible with AM5.
- AMD commits to AM5 socket support until at least 2029, extending its lifespan.
- The Ryzen 7 5800X3D returns for AM4, and the new Ryzen 7 7700X3D debuts for AM5.
- This extension promises compatibility for future Zen 6 CPUs on existing AM5 motherboards.
Sources
- AMD extends Socket AM5 support through at least 2029; AM4 refuses to die — arstechnica.com