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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
We're on desktop. All them E-cores (ZENc ones as well) belong to the mobile segment.
I'm not gonna argue whether 6 and 8 cores are fine - that's down to your usecase I guess - but the point is you can't have your baseline model starting at 6 cores and 299$. Now some rumors about zen 5 are hinting at a 229$ price for the 6core chip which is okay. Not great, but it's a step forward.
But anyways, pray to god the rumors are correct pricing on zen 5 looks a big more tolerable. 229 and 299 for the 6 and 8 core part ain't atrocious.
That is just my opinion but you do you. Shape of a processor may matter to you too but does it really change things?
Will observe ARL and BTL launches to gather more knowledge on the matter.
Ryzen 9 9700X instead of 7
If this is the case, it's a very strange issue to have but obviously would have no impact to performance. I legit don't get the temperature issue unless there's substantial throttling. I have a 3950X hovering between 90-95'C in one of the systems running 24/7 for three years straight and it still runs like it did on day one. That's what the CPU's were designed to run at and I can't care any less if it's running at 40'C or 95'C. It's not like running at 95'C is dumping any more heat into the room.
If you're really nitpicking then sure, 40'C would probably shave a few watts off all else being equal. But I have no issues with the power draw to start with so that's a non-issue.