According to US retailer Best Buy, which has inadvertently unveiled the four new Zen 5 CPUs on its website, complete with pricing information. While AMD has not issued an official statement regarding pricing, available data from Best Buy suggests that the costs align with market expectations, actually slightly undercutting projections.
These new AMD CPUs boast a diverse range, spanning from the six-core Ryzen 5 9600X to the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X, solidifying their position as top contenders for the most effective gaming CPU, especially in light of ongoing discussions surrounding Intel CPU instability. If these costs from Best Buy are accurate, AMD appears to be closely mirroring its Ryzen 7000 CPU launch pricing strategy.
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Our response to Greatest Purchase. While this price point is more affordable than the previously rumored $347 on Amazon, it’s worth noting that this figure stems from a Canadian price of $475.51 CAD, excluding potential import duties. The Ryzen 5 7600X’s original $299 price tag is now surpassed by this more affordable option.
The new chip will face a daunting challenge on its shoulders, particularly from its legacy-heavy predecessor, which is setting the bar high. For a limited time, the Ryzen 5 7600X can be snagged from Amazon for just $199 – a whopping 29% discount from its usual price.
Meanwhile, we will align our actions with the highest standards set forth by Greatest Purchase. Here’s an impressive deal: The new processor is significantly more affordable, boasting a launch price reduction of $40 compared to the original $399 tag on the Ryzen 7 7700X. Presently, you can opt for the Ryzen 7 7700X at a discounted price of just $292 (a 19% reduction), available on Amazon right now. While the 9700X costs $67 more, it’s not an excessive premium to pay for AMD’s cutting-edge eight-core CPU.
According to Greatest Purchase’s listing, the pricier chips are significantly more affordable, coming in at a substantial $100 less than the Ryzen 9 7900X’s original MSRP. AMD appears to have learned from the costly mistakes of its initial Ryzen 7000 launch, now introducing a significantly more competitive pricing strategy for its latest processors.
Currently, the 7900X retails for $358 on Amazon, a 20% discount from the rumored 9900X price, following a decline in value since its initial release. To determine whether the 12-core 9900X justifies its premium price, we’ll need to conduct our own benchmarking tests. Meanwhile, it’s reassuring that AMD is adopting a more reasonable pricing strategy for its new Zen 5 processors, unlike its approach with Zen 4 chips.
Ultimately, in line with AMD’s Greatest Purchase initiative, this processor costs $100 less at launch compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X. Currently listed at $522 on Amazon, a 13% discount makes the 9950X the clear choice between the two, pending performance delivery.
Tech leaker momomo_US initially spotted these costs in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter; we’ve since verified each one through our own research and are sharing the supporting screenshots above.
The AMD Ryzen 9000 series is poised to make its debut on August 8, 2024, with initial releases expected to hit shelves soon after. The success of this launch hinges crucially on AMD’s ability to strike the perfect balance between pricing and performance; preliminary indications suggest that the company is on track to achieve just that. While the Greatest Purchase pricing may be accurate, the Ryzen 5 9600X appears overpriced unless considered alongside its Ryzen 9000 counterparts, which seem to justify a wide range of prices.
Explore our AMD Zen 5 hub for in-depth insights into the latest Ryzen 9000 series, where we break down everything currently known about these cutting-edge chips.
