AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Officially Launching July 31st: Ryzen 7 9700X is 12% Faster than 5800X3D
7/15/2024AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Officially Launching July 31st: Ryzen 7 9700X is 12% Faster than 5800X3D
AMD Confirms Ryzen 9000 Launch Date, Pricing Still Under Wraps
The highly anticipated AMD Ryzen 9000 series is set to launch on July 31st, marking a significant milestone for desktop CPU enthusiasts. This official confirmation comes from AMD and several retailers who are already stocking or preparing for preorders of the new Zen5-based CPUs.
Launch Details and SKUs
The Ryzen 9000 series will debut with four SKUs:
- Ryzen 9 9950X: 16 cores
- Ryzen 9 9900X: 12 cores
- Ryzen 7 9700X: 8 cores
- Ryzen 5 9600X: 6 cores
While AMD has yet to disclose the pricing details, these are expected to be revealed next week. This strategic delay might be aimed at preventing Intel from adjusting their Core Ultra 200K series pricing or gathering feedback from early reviewers.
TDP Clarifications
AMD has addressed rumors regarding the TDP of the Ryzen 7 9700X, confirming it will launch with a 65W TDP. The Ryzen 9 9950X will feature a 170W TDP, and the Ryzen 9 9900X will have a 120W TDP. Both the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X will maintain a 65W TDP.
Performance Comparison: Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Ryzen 7 5800X3D
There has been considerable discussion about the performance of the 8-core SKUs. AMD’s Don Waligroski mentioned that the Ryzen 7 9700X would not match the gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. However, AMD has released a slide comparing the Ryzen 7 9700X to the first-generation X3D SKU, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, showing an average 12% performance improvement.
AMD Ryzen (AM5) Desktop Series Specifications
| CPU Model | Cores | Max Clock | TDP | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 9000 - ZEN5 - Granite Ridge | ||||
| Ryzen 9 9950X | 16x Zen5 | 5.7 GHz | 170W | TBC |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | 12x Zen5 | 5.6 GHz | 120W | TBC |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | 8x Zen5 | 5.5 GHz | 65W | TBC |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | 6x Zen5 | 5.4 GHz | 65W | TBC |
| AMD Ryzen 7000 - ZEN4 - Raphael | ||||
| Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 16x Zen4 | 5.7 GHz | 120W | $699/€789 |
| Ryzen 9 7950X | 16x Zen4 | 5.7 GHz | 170W | $699/€849 |
| Ryzen 9 7900X3D | 12x Zen4 | 5.6 GHz | 120W | $599/€679 |
| Ryzen 9 7900X | 12x Zen4 | 5.6 GHz | 170W | $649/€669 |
| Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8x Zen4 | 5.0 GHz | 120W | $449/€499 |
| Ryzen 7 7700X | 8x Zen4 | 5.4 GHz | 105W | $399/€479 |
| Ryzen 5 7600X | 6x Zen4 | 5.3 GHz | 105W | $299/€359 |
Stay tuned for more updates as AMD reveals pricing and further details about the Ryzen 9000 series.