AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Ryzen 9000 Series: Launch Dates and Prices Leak

AMD enthusiasts, get ready! The highly anticipated AMD Ryzen AI 300 and Ryzen 9000 series CPUs are just around the corner. Retailers have spilled the beans, revealing key details about these upcoming processors.

Ryzen AI 300 Series: Laptops Take the Lead

• Launch Date: July 15, 2024
• Target: Laptops
• Notable Model: ASUS Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI 9 365 CPU, 3K OLED touchscreen, 24GB RAM, and 1TB SSD for $1,399 USD.

The Ryzen AI 300 series, codenamed “Strix Point,” promises impressive performance in laptops. Benchmarks suggest that these mobile chips could even outpace the desktop Ryzen 9 5950X in CPU performance. Integrated graphics performance falls between the mobile Nvidia RTX 2050 and RTX 3050 GPUs.

Ryzen 9000 Series: Desktop Powerhouse

• Launch Date: July 31, 2024
• Target: Desktop PCs
• Pricing: Starts around $300 USD for Ryzen 5 9600X, up to $600 USD for Ryzen 9 9950X.

The Ryzen 9000 series, codenamed “Granite Ridge,” is set to arrive shortly after the laptop launch. These desktop processors promise a significant boost in gaming performance, thanks to the 3D V-Cache optimizer driver. Expect non-X3D variants to hit the market first, followed by X3D versions later.

AMD vs. Intel: The Battle Continues

AMD’s Zen5 series beats Intel to the punch. While Intel’s next-gen client series featuring Lion Cove/Skymont CPUs is expected in Q3 for mobile and Q4 for desktop, AMD steals the spotlight with its exciting lineup. With up to 100 design wins featuring Ryzen AI processors, including ASUS laptops, Mini-PCs, and possibly handheld devices, the competition is heating up.

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the official launch dates. AMD fans, your wait is almost over!