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AMD Delays Launch of Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
In a statement published today shortly after the release of a batch of new Zen 5 architecture details, AMD's computing and graphics SVP Jack Huynh released a statement regarding a delay to the release of the Ryzen 9000 processors based on Zen 5. Originally set to launch in just one week on July 31st, the processors have now been pushed back to a staggered release on August 8th and August 15th; one and two weeks after the initial launch window. AMD supposedly found some of the launch inventory processors did not go through proper testing procedures before being shipped out, and AMD is recalling those processors before any potential problems could have a chance to affect the first customers to buy the new chips.
The statement is as follows:
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AMD
The statement is as follows:
We appreciate the excitement around Ryzen 9000 series processors. During final checks, we found the initial production units that were shipped to our channel partners did not meet our full quality expectations. Out of an abundance of caution and to maintain the highest quality experiences for every Ryzen user, we are working with our channel partners to replace the initial production units with fresh units. As a result, there will be a short delay in retail availability. The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors will now go on sale on August 8th and the Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X processors will go on-sale on August 15th. We pride ourselves in providing a high-quality experience for every Ryzen user, and we look forward to our fans having a great experience with the new Ryzen 9000 series.
130 Comments on AMD Delays Launch of Ryzen 9000 Series Processors
This is also how to avoid trouble after launch. Cant wait for Team Blues Recall though.
Take note Intel.
Which intel wanted to avoid by delaying the microcode “fix” to past Ryzen 9000 launch.
AMD just Noped out of that.
“Back to you Steve”
Apparently some chips we're performing very poorly not sure how they can fixed that so fast some did say 2023 on the ihs though lol.
Also the 6 and 8 core parts are not affected but recalling as a precaution which is why the delay on these is only a week.
We have just seen the mess intel has been in and still is in with there gen 13/14 cpu's. But we must not forget either the early state of amd zen 4 launch where some cpu's litterly burned up or melted perhaps even self destructed.
Zen 4 and Intels latest gens problems. Kind of confirms my worries/suspicion on that in the hunt to be the one to have the fastest cpu over the competiter. Amd and intel pushing the cpu's to far all ready at stock and lower the lifespan or degrade them to fast. We have seen Intels and amd latest chip runs hot and consume a high amount of power. Off cause naughty motherboard venders running the cpu out of spec as stock dosent help the situation either. But a cpu running at 95-100 C at high load can't be healthy. Despite intel/amd claims it by design.
We identified an issue with our initial production testing for Ryzen 9000 series processors that could result in a small number of parts reaching market that do not meet our quality standards. As a result, we have updated our test flow to include additional screening. As a part of ensuring that we are delivering the highest quality products to consumers, we are requalifying all the Ryzen 9000 series CPUs previously shipped to our distribution partners.
Who wants to guess TIM between the IHS and die, or is it some bad soldering/wiring on the fiberglass substrate.
Maybe IHSs that are warped?
1. We don't ship faulty CPUs like Intel because we can be trusted to do the right thing by our customers.
2. We want to wait until the Intel patch nerfs their CPUs to show we are the better value for the money.
You're not finding quality issues 7 days before launch, on the same day that your competitor announces a patch in 'mid august' - that you can magically address in 15 additional days.
At this point all the pallets are shrinkwrapped and ready to go. They had to sail those dies from Taiwan, nothing is happening in 15 days - you couldn't fix a typo on the box in that time.
Problem is, only the engineers at Intel are doing that. Well, also the legal dept. is having 72-hour brainstorming sessions twice a week now, and their job is to produce some notes at the end, too. The processor basically becomes a thermostat, isn't that far better than endless temperature cycling?