The anticipation for AMD’s next-gen desktop CPUs has been palpable, with an expected release at the end of this month. Regrettably, AMD has decided to delay the launch of the Ryzen 9000 series to August 8th for Ryzen 5/7 and August 15th for Ryzen 9. This slight postponement is aimed at ensuring top-notch quality for consumers.
In light of Intel’s recent troubles with their high-end chips, AMD is taking a prudent approach. The company guarantees that every chip available at launch will undergo thorough quality screening.
AMD’s full statement from Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics, reads:
“We appreciate the excitement around Ryzen 9000 series processors. During final checks, we found the initial production units that were shipped to our channel partners did not meet our full quality expectations. Out of an abundance of caution and to maintain the highest quality experiences for every Ryzen user, we are working with our channel partners to replace the initial production units with fresh units. As a result, there will be a short delay in retail availability. The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors will now go on sale on August 8th and the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X processors will go on-sale on August 15th. We pride ourselves in providing a high-quality experience for every Ryzen user, and we look forward to our fans having a great experience with the new Ryzen 9000 series.”
Details on the pricing for the Ryzen 9000 series, which includes the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X, 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X, and 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X, have yet to be announced. The Ryzen 9 7950X from the previous generation had an initial price of $700, with various discounts available over time. X3D variants with V-Cache technology are anticipated later this year or in early 2025.
Leaks from early testing indicate that the Ryzen 9 9950X may surpass Intel’s Core i9-14900K by over 30% in certain benchmarks, maintaining impressive cooling efficiency at similar power levels. Performance enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the chance to test these CPUs, which are expected to be compatible with current AM5 socket motherboards.