News stories tagged with #AM4
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen AI 400 series, codenamed 'Gorgon Point', which technically represents a refresh of the existing Strix and Krackan platforms rather than a new architectural generation. At the same time, the company is re-launching the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as the 'AM4 10th Anniversary Edition' to celebrate a decade of the AM4 socket platform. These moves highlight AMD's strategy of extending product lines through branding and market positioning rather than introducing groundbreaking technological advancements.
AMD Launches Ryzen 5 5500X3D in China, Revitalizing AM4 Platform for Gamers
AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 5500X3D in China, expanding its availability beyond Latin America. The processor, based on Zen-3 architecture, features six cores, 12 threads, and a 3D V-Cache with 99 MB of total cache, making it a cost-effective option for gamers. This release keeps the AM4 platform alive and reinforces AMD’s continued support for the legacy platform, though it remains unavailable in Europe for now.
Memory Crisis Drives Demand for DDR4 and AM4 Products at Mindfactory
The ongoing memory crisis and high DDR5 prices are driving a resurgence of DDR4-compatible motherboards and Ryzen CPUs for the AM4 platform at Mindfactory. In the past week, DDR4 motherboards accounted for over a third of total sales, and five of the top ten best-selling CPUs were AM4 Ryzen processors. AMD holds a 90 percent market share, while overall CPU sales continue to decline.