In 2016, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) introduced the Socket AM4 platform, promising compatibility with all subsequent desktop processors at least until 2020. As the platform evolved, it gained continued relevance. At Computex 2024, AMD unveiled two new models of the Ryzen 5000XT designed for motherboards with a Socket AM4 slot.
The release of the Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT processors confirms AMD’s commitment to extend the lifecycle of the Socket AM4 platform till at least 2025. While this does not represent a technical revelation, these two processors, as expected, use the Zen 3 microarchitecture and have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) limit of 105 watts.
The high-end Ryzen 9 5900XT features 16 cores paired with 32 threads and a base frequency of 3.3 GHz, which can power up to 4.8 GHz. The architecture combines 8MB of level 2 cache with 64MB of level 3 cache.
The Ryzen 7 5800XT processor aligns 8 cores with 16 threads and has a base frequency of 3.8 GHz, which can ratchet up to 4.8 GHz. The chip comprises 6MB of level 2 cache partnered with 32MB of level 3 cache.
The processors come with the AMD Wraith Prism cooler, and feature RGB LED lighting in the box version. According to AMD, the Ryzen 9 5900XT can outperform the Intel Core i7-13700K by 4% in terms of speed in some games. The processors are set to hit the market next month, at which time pricing details will be released.
