The new Ryzen 5000XT AM4 CPUs that support these boards are the Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT Series which comes with a Zen 3 architecture. The AMD Ryzen 5000XT AM has Ryzen 9 5900XT selling for $349, and the mid-range Ryzen 7 for just $249. This release is a pretty big update for the AM4 platform, which has been in service since 2016 and with actual pre-Zen processors if you consider Bristol Ridge. The AM4 platform is old, but it still sees there’s love to be spread around in the market.
The All New AMD Ryzen 5000XT AM4
This box contains a high-end processor from the Ryzen 9 family offering sixteen cores and thirty-two threads. Featuring a hefty 72 MB cache and boost clocks up to 4.8 GHz – all in an appetizing, finely balanced TDP envelope of just 105W. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, also within the 105W TDP range, offers 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 36 MB cache, with a clock speed bump to 4.8 GHz. They also come with the excellent Wraith Prism coolers, making them an even greater value for users.
This one is particularly good if you already own an AM4 motherboard and want to improve your system without having to change platforms. Keeping the AM4 socket is proof that AMD supports the large number of users who have already moved to Ryzen making it easier for them to switch over to more powerful processors when they want.
Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT are available at Newegg, BestBuy. Ryzen 9 5900XT costs $349 and Ryzen 7 5800XT costs $249. Yet drawing a contrast with the MSRP we are all familiar with from AMD higher-end CPUs, it looks as though these cheaper chips could be an attractive stepping stone for finally ditching your older Ryzen. AM4 was AMD‘s own standard CPU platform and has been with us for the past 7 years. The company has also committed to the AM5 platform, promising support and development through at least 2027, ensuring a long-term upgrade path for future AMD users.
FAQs
What are the key features of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT?
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT features 16 cores, 32 threads, a 72 MB cache, and clock speeds up to 4.8 GHz, all within a 105W TDP. It also comes with a Wraith Prism cooler.
When and where can I purchase the Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT?
The Ryzen 9 5900XT is priced at $349 and the Ryzen 7 5800XT at $249. Both CPUs are available for purchase at major retailers like Newegg and BestBuy.
