AMD commits AM5 socket support through 2029, relaunches older chips
TL;DR. AMD announced extended AM5 motherboard socket support until 2029, alongside new versions of older desktop CPUs and a GPU for broader markets. - This commitment allows users to upgrade CPUs on the same motherboard for years. - AMD is re-releasing a "10th Anniversary" Ryzen 7 5800X3D and a new Ryzen 7 7700X3D. - The Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU, previously China-exclusive, becomes available in other countries.
- AMD extends AM5 socket support for new Ryzen processors through 2029.
- Relaunching Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a "10th Anniversary" edition and a Ryzen 7 7700X3D.
- Radeon RX 9070 GRE GPU now available outside China, starting at $549.
Sources
- AMD’s new pitch: our old tech is so good you should just keep using it — theverge.com
- tomshardware.com — tomshardware.com
- engadget.com — engadget.com