Avast ye, mateys! If ye possess a Ryzen 7000 CPU, AMD be makin' jolly noises 'bout supportin' future PC upgrades, aye!
2023-12-22
Arr! Avast ye mateys! AMD be droppin' hints that the AM5 chipset be stickin' around, makin' them Ryzen 7000 owners jolly fer their PC upgrades. Yo ho ho, a pirate's life be gettin' smoother on the high seas of technology!
In a humorous interview with AMD's David McAfee, it was revealed that the current AM5 chipset, which was introduced with Ryzen 7000 processors last year, will not be superseded until 2026 at the earliest. McAfee emphasized the importance of the longevity of the AM4 platforms in the success of Ryzen and stated that the decision to move to a next-generation socket will be carefully considered.This news is good for consumers who recently purchased an AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU and have it installed in a motherboard with the AM5 chipset. They will be able to plug future generations of processors into their motherboard for at least another three years. Changing the chipset and socket requires upgrading both the processor and motherboard, which can be expensive and inconvenient.
The previous AM4 chipset was in use for six years before being replaced by AM5, and there was disappointment when AMD only guaranteed support for AM5 until 2025. However, there are indications that this support could be extended, potentially allowing AM5 to remain relevant until 2028. The next-generation Zen 5 processors, possibly named Ryzen 8000 or 9000, are expected to arrive next year and will be compatible with the AM5 chipset.
If the following generation also supports AM5 and arrives around 2026, it would not be until 2028 before there is a switch in the chipset. While this is not guaranteed, it is encouraging that AMD is considering socket longevity. Overall, this news provides reassurance to AMD users and suggests that future upgrades may be easier and more cost-effective.