Source: Windows Central
What you need to know
- AMD just shared pricing and availability details for its Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor.
- The new CPU will begin shipping on April 20, 2022 with a starting price of $449.
- AMD also announced six new Zen 3 and Zen 2 processors ranging from $99 to $299.
AMD just made three major announcements for its Ryzen desktop processors. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor will begin shipping on April 20, 2022 with a starting price of $449. Six new chips, including three Zen 3 CPUs and three Zen 2 processors, were also announced. AMD will also officially enable Zen 3 architecture in Zen 3 motherboards.
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the first Ryzen processor to have AMD 3D V-Cache technology. The CPU delivers 15% better performance than competitors without stacked cache tech, according to AMD. The Ryzen 5800X3D is an 8-core processor built to deliver 1080p gameplay for the best PC games.
The six other processors announced by AMD feature a range of architectures. Some of them include graphics while others do not.
| Model | Architecture | Cores/Threads | Boost Base/Frequence (GHz) | Total Cache | TDP (Watts) | PCIE Support | Cooler | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | Zen 3 | 8 / 16 | Up to 4.6 / 3.4 | 36 | 65W | Gen 4 | N/A | $299 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600 | Zen 3 | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.4 / 3.5 | 35 | 65W | Gen 4 | Wraith Stealth | $199 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Zen 3 | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.2 / 3.6 | 19 | 65W | Gen 3 | Wraith Stealth | $159 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4600G with AMD Radeon graphics | Zen 2 | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.2 / 3.7 | 11 | 65W | Gen 3 | Wraith Stealth | $154 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 4500 | Zen 2 | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.1 / 3.6 | 11 | 65W | Gen 3 | Wraith Stealth | $129 |
| AMD Ryzen 3 4100 | Zen 2 | 4 / 8 | Up to 4.0 / 3.8 | 6 | 65W | Gen 3 | Wraith Stealth | $99 |
AMD's six new processors are the "ideal solution for new PC builds," according to the company. With a variety of price points, they should fit into a wide range of systems.
AMD's expansion of support for its Ryzen 5000 Series processors and AMD 300 Series chipsets should allow systems to seamlessly upgrade to Zen 3 performance. BIOS updates with support are expected in April and May, depending on the specific component.
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