AMD’s Latest Achievement: The Ryzen 9 9950X
Beginning in July, AMD will offer the Ryzen 9 9950X, the world’s fastest consumer desktop performance, according to the company. This announcement was made during Computex 2024, where AMD unveiled a groundbreaking series of next-generation architecture and products, marking the dawn of a new era of AI experiences.
AMD is launching the new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, which the company claims to have the world’s most powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for next-gen AI PCs. This new technology will enable AI-infused computing directly on laptops. Additionally, AMD is releasing next-gen AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors for desktops, reinforcing its position as a leader in performance and efficiency for gamers, content creators, and prosumers.
Introducing the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors
The AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors are Copilot+ ready, opening new possibilities for AI experiences on next-gen AI laptops. Built on the new AMD XDNA 2 architecture, this new NPU offers 50 TOPS of AI processing power (based on AMD’s testing), exceeding Copilot+ AI PC requirements and tripling the AI engine performance of the second generation of AMD Ryzen AI.
These processors, powered by the new “Zen 5” architecture, come with up to 12 high-performance CPU cores with 24 threads and 50% more on-chip L3 cache memory than the previous-generation “Zen 4” processors for thin and light laptops. With advanced AI architecture and enhanced performance for elite gaming and productivity, the third-gen Ryzen AI Series offers the ultimate in private, responsive, and intelligent laptop computing.
The New AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Desktop Processors
For desktop PCs, the new AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors represent a significant advancement, offering users state-of-the-art computing power and reliability. Built on the latest “Zen 5” architecture, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors deliver an impressive average of 16% better IPC performance compared to the previous generation of Ryzen processors’ “Zen 4” architecture. The top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 9950X delivers the fastest consumer desktop performance worldwide.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Ryzen 9000 series, the world’s most powerful desktop processors for gamers and creators, and the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen AI processors, which provide superior AI and compute performance for ultrathin and premium CoPilot+ PCs,” said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics Group at AMD. “The AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors push the boundaries of what’s possible with the fastest APU performance, the world’s most powerful NPU with 50 TOPs, and the world’s first block floating point NPU doubling the performance of 16-bit applications without sacrificing accuracy.”
The Longevity of AM4 Platforms and New Processors
The Socket AM5 motherboard family, necessary for the new processors, features two new chipsets. The new AMD X870E and X870 chipsets support the latest technologies such as PCIe 5.0, DDR5, USB4, and WIFI7, and are designed to integrate seamlessly with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors. The Socket AM5 platforms are built to last, with support through 2027 and beyond.
For those who prefer not to upgrade to the new processors and motherboards, the new AMD Ryzen 5000 series desktop processors extend the longevity of AM4 platforms. The new additions to the family, AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT desktop processors are expected to be available starting July 2024.
AMD also announced the AMD Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot workstation graphics card, optimized for high-performance platforms supporting multiple GPUs. It is ideal for ultra-high-performance AI workstations while keeping sensitive data in-house. AMD Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot graphics cards and AMD ROCm 6.1 are expected to be available beginning June 19, 2024.
