AMD extends AM5 support & launches new Ryzen chips

AMD has introduced two Ryzen 7 desktop processors, expanded global availability of its Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card and said support for its AM5 desktop platform will continue through 2029.

The announcements focus on desktop gaming hardware across processors, graphics and memory. AMD is reviving the Ryzen 7 5800X3D as a 10th Anniversary Edition for the older AM4 socket, while adding the Ryzen 7 7700X3D as a new AM5 part aimed at broadening access to its 3D V-Cache range.

That creates a split message across two generations of desktop platforms. AM4, which has remained in use for a decade, is getting a commemorative version of one of AMD's best-known gaming chips, while AM5 is gaining a new mid-range option and a longer support commitment.

"We're committed to giving gamers high-performance technologies with the flexibility to upgrade their systems over time. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver unmatched ownership experiences for players around the world," said David McAfee, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Client Channel and Graphics Business, AMD.

Processor updates

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition brings back the processor that first introduced AMD's 3D V-Cache technology to Ryzen desktop chips. It will sell for USD $349 and will be bundled with a Carbice Ice Pad thermal interface material.

For AM5 users, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D is positioned as a lower-priced entry point into AMD's 3D V-Cache desktop line-up. The chip has eight cores, 104MB of total cache and boost speeds of up to 4.5GHz, with a suggested price of USD $329.

That pricing puts the new AM5 processor below the anniversary AM4 chip, an unusual inversion that underlines AMD's effort to draw buyers to the newer socket while still acknowledging the large installed base on the older platform.

Platform support

AMD's pledge to support AM5 through 2029 is likely to be one of the most closely watched parts of the announcement. Long socket lifespans matter to desktop PC buyers because they can allow processor upgrades without replacing a motherboard and, in some cases, other supporting components.

AMD drew a direct link between that policy and its handling of AM4, which has had one of the longest runs in the enthusiast desktop market. By extending AM5 for several more years, the company is signalling that buyers of current boards and memory should have a longer upgrade path than is typical in the PC processor market.

That approach has helped AMD differentiate itself in desktop PCs, where platform changes can raise total system costs. A longer roadmap can be especially relevant for gamers and custom PC builders, who often upgrade parts in stages rather than replace an entire machine at once.

Graphics launch

Alongside the CPU news, AMD said the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is now available globally through board partners at USD $549. The card is based on AMD's RDNA 4 architecture and is aimed at 1440p gaming.

The graphics card includes 48 compute units, 12GB of memory and a clock speed of up to 2.79GHz. AMD also said internal testing showed average gaming performance at 1440p was 21% faster than a competing product across a broad selection of titles.

The comparison, based on AMD lab testing, was against Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in dozens of games. As with vendor-run performance claims, results may vary depending on system configuration, drivers and game settings, but the figures indicate AMD is targeting a mainstream segment where pricing and 1440p frame rates remain key purchase factors.

AMD also said more than 300 games now support its FidelityFX Super Resolution software, which is designed to improve frame rates through upscaling techniques. That software ecosystem has become more important for graphics vendors as newer games demand more processing power, especially when ray tracing is enabled.

Memory feature

AMD also highlighted an update to its EXPO memory overclocking profile technology with an Ultra Low Latency option. Certified memory kits using the setting can deliver an average 4% increase in frame rates compared with non-ULL EXPO memory, based on AMD's testing.

While more incremental than the processor and graphics announcements, the memory change fits AMD's broader effort to shape the wider desktop platform around its processors. Certified memory profiles can make tuning easier for users who want better gaming performance without manual BIOS adjustments.

The combined announcements show AMD trying to address several layers of the gaming PC market at once: existing AM4 owners, buyers considering AM5 and gamers weighing mid-range graphics cards for 1440p systems.