AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000 series CPUs have generated a lot of buzz, but you’ll need to hold off on your excitement for a bit longer. The release dates for these highly anticipated processors have been pushed back. The Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 models are now set to launch on August 8th, while the Ryzen 9 chips will hit the market on August 15th. It’s a bit of a letdown, but there’s good reason behind this delay.
AMD’s decision to postpone the launch stems from their commitment to quality. Recent issues with Intel’s high-end chips have underscored the importance of thorough testing, and AMD wants to ensure that every unit meets their high standards. According to Jack Huynh, SVP and GM of Computing and Graphics at AMD, the company discovered that some of the initial production units didn’t meet their quality expectations. To address this, they’re replacing these units with fresh ones before they reach consumers.
Here’s what Huynh had to say: “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.”
Pricing details are still pending, but the previous Ryzen 9 7950X started at $700, and discounts have been available since then. Expect Ryzen 9000 variants with V-Cache to be released later this year or early next year.
Early leaks suggest the Ryzen 9 9950X could outperform Intel’s Core i9-14900K by over 30% in some benchmarks while maintaining impressive cooling at similar power levels. With compatibility for AM5 socket motherboards, performance enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting these new processors.
