Homeowners of outdated AMD AM4 motherboards have been presented with an unexpected upgrade option, despite AMD’s transition to its newer AM5 socket two generations ago, courtesy of the arrival of the Ryzen 5 5600XT, Ryzen 5 5600, and Ryzen 3 5300G. Despite unofficial announcements, recent motherboard CPU assistance listings and leaks suggest that AMD will continue to supply new AM4 gaming CPUs for a while yet.
The impending release of new AMD AM4 CPUs is notable for a surprising development: the availability of certain AM4 chips, including the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, appears to be dwindling significantly. While many CPU options remain available to homeowners of AM4 motherboards, it is still surprising to see even more new brands emerge.
Reportedly, the brand-new CPUs offer a range of performance outputs, with the Ryzen 5 5600XT expected to provide six cores and twelve threads at a base clock speed of 3.8 gigahertz. The Ryzen 5 5600T is said to boast six cores while operating at a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz. While rumors suggest that the upcoming Ryzen 3 5300G processor will boast a quad-core architecture paired with Radeon Vega graphics, further information is needed to confirm these claims.
So, none of these chips would give a significant advantage in the pursuit of gaming dominance with the latest advancements from AMD and Intel. While upgrading to an AM4 motherboard with DDR4 RAM and pairing it with an older Ryzen CPU prior to the 5000 series, a chip like the 5600XT can still offer a cost-effective performance boost, despite some potential compatibility limitations.
For optimal gaming performance, consider opting for the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, a processor specifically designed to excel in gaming environments and released earlier this year. For under $200, this eight-core processor featuring AMD’s innovative 3D V-Cache technology is a no-brainer choice.
With the impending launch of new CPUs, enthusiasts have been kept informed through subtle hints on social media platforms and explicit listings on motherboard manufacturers’ websites, featuring the names of these upcoming processors. According to a recent leak from renowned X enthusiast @momomo_us, who shared information previously available on Twitter, the specs and model numbers of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 5 5600 series have been revealed.
Asus and MSI provide updated motherboard-CPU compatibility lists, ensuring seamless integration with the latest CPUs. While some producers, like ASRock and Gigabyte, may not have replicated the exact same approach, there’s a possibility that these new chips could still emerge, pending technical feasibility. Although there’s no information provided regarding these CPUs’ release dates or pricing, it’s reasonable to expect them to arrive before year-end.
When considering an upgrade from AM4 to AM5, consult our comprehensive guide to gaming RAM for the best options to pair with your new system, as you’ll need to transition to DDR5 memory as well?
