AMD Announces Launch Prices for Zen 5 CPUs

Significant Performance Gains, Competitive Pricing

AMD has revealed the launch prices for its highly anticipated Ryzen 9000 series of CPUs, offering impressive performance gains and competitive pricing compared to previous generations.

Pricing Details

The flagship Ryzen 9 9900X will retail for $499, while the Ryzen 7 9700X is priced at $359. The Ryzen 5 9600X will be available for $279.

These prices are notably lower than the launch prices of the Ryzen 7000 series, suggesting that AMD is aiming to position the Ryzen 9000 CPUs as a more affordable option for consumers.

Performance Benchmarks

AMD previously disclosed that the Ryzen 9000 series demonstrates substantial performance gains over its predecessors. The Ryzen 9 9900X was shown to outperform the Ryzen 9 7950X by up to 15% in gaming and content creation tasks.

Market Availability

The AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs are expected to become available for purchase in September 2024.