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AMD Launches AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processors: The Fastest Gaming CPUs in the World
Today, AMD introduced the highly anticipated AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processor lineup powered by the new “Zen 3” architecture. Offering up to 16 cores, 32 threads and 72 MB of cache in the top-of-the-line AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors dominate in heavily threaded workloads and power efficiency, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor offers up to a 26% generational uplift in gaming performance. With extensive improvements throughout the core including a unified 8-core complex with direct access to 32MB L3 cache, the new AMD “Zen 3” core architecture delivers a 19% generational increase in instructions per cycle (IPC), the largest since the introduction of “Zen” processors in 2017. “Our commitment with each generation of our Ryzen processors has been to build the b...
AMD Announces 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX and 2920X Availability Date
AMD today announced the availability date of two additional models of the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper family, the 2970WX and 2920X processors. These two models will be available for purchase worldwide on October 29th, 2018 from global etailers, building on the excitement and momentum of the 2nd Gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and 2950X launched in August. The Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX, with 24 cores and 48 threads, meets the demands of creators and innovators for the most intense workloads, while the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X delivers astounding processing power for enthusiasts and gamers with 12 cores and 24 threads. 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Threadripper lineup: MODEL CORES / THREADS BOOST / BASE FREQUENCY (GHZ) L3$ (MB) TDP (WATTS) PCIe® Gen 3.0 LANES SEP (USD) AMD Ryzen™ Threadri...
Review: AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU
AMD has been creating a real hype with its Ryzen range of processors, and with our reviews of the Ryzen 7 1800X and 1700X we found out that these are indeed a boon for content creators who want to use their PCs for more than just gaming. For anyone who’s been living under a rock, here’s a small refresher: The Ryzen CPUs are based on the new AMD Zen architecture and the AM4 socket, the direct successor to AMD’s Piledriver based FX processors with the AM3 & AM3+ sockets released over five years ago. The Ryzen 7 is the high-end range of the Ryzen series with 8 cores and 16 threads, and the Ryzen 7 1700 is just next to the Ryzen 7 1700 and a little under the 1800X. Unlike its more expensive counterparts, this one does come with a Wraith Cooler, so that’s always a plus. Tech Specs CPU...
No Ryzen Drivers for Windows 7, AMD Confirms
Looks like the glorious days of Windows 7 are about to get over. AMD has confirmed that their upcoming Ryzen processors will not get drivers for Windows 7. Earlier, the company had said they working on Windows 7 support for the AM4 socket chip, but now they’re only going to support Windows 10. Speaking to PCWorld, they said, “To achieve the highest confidence in the performance of our AMD Ryzen desktop processors (formerly codenamed ‘Summit Ridge’), AMD validated them across two different OS generations, Windows 7 and 10. However, only support and drivers for Windows 10 will be provided in AMD Ryzen desktop processor production parts.” This announcement confirms Microsoft’s statement as well, who has been saying for a while that the latest Intel Kaby Lak...
The Ryzen of AMD: Ryzen 7 1700 Tech Specs and Price
The latest AMD CPUs have had the fans on edge for quite some time, and it seems like the mystery can finally be put to rest. The new chip has been sighted on a few online retailer portals, like Hardwareschotte, with complete spec sheet and feature set. According to the information, the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 is an octa-core, 16-thread chip with a clock speed of 3.7 GHz and a $320 price tag. This puts it right in league with Intel’s Broadwell E i7 6900k. That’s right, AMD is launching a $320 CPU that is capable of competing with Intel’s $1099 chip. Not to mention that the Ryzen 7 1700 is rated at 65W, which is less than half of the i7’s 140W. The time for dropping jaws would be right about now. What Ryzen 7 1700 is offering might as well be the most worthy in the Ryzen lin...