AMD has officially declared a delay in the release of its new Ryzen 9000 processors for desktop PCs, powered by Zen 5 architecture. This delay has been attributed to an undisclosed issue affecting current inventory, leading to a rescheduled launch set for August.
Details regarding the specific nature of this issue remain undisclosed by AMD. However, sources indicate that it is unrelated to memory overclocking. This bodes well for the Ryzen 9000 CPUs, which are anticipated to support even higher DDR5 memory speeds, potentially reaching 8000MT/s for the first time.
AMD’s official statement regarding the delay reads:
“Recognizing the widespread anticipation for the Ryzen 9000 series processors, a final inspection revealed that the initial units dispatched to our partners fell short of our quality standards. Out of an abundance of caution and commitment to delivering top-notch experiences for every Ryzen user, we are collaborating with our partners to exchange the initial units with fresh stock. Consequently, there will be a brief delay in retail availability. The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X models are now slated for release on August 8th, with the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X following suit on August 15th. Upholding our commitment to exceptional quality for all Ryzen users, we eagerly anticipate our fans’ positive experiences with the new Ryzen 9000 series.”
AMD aims to gather the faulty CPUs and replace them in the coming weeks, ensuring that end-users receive products that function as intended right out of the box.
The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors will hit the market first on August 8th, with the Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X models launching on August 15th. Importantly, this postponement does not impact other Zen 5 processors, such as the upcoming Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300) chips for laptops, or the Zen 5 EPYC processors designed for servers and data centers. The potential implications on other forthcoming chips like Ryzen 9000X3D or Threadripper due to this delay remain uncertain.
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