- AMD has extended support for the AM5 motherboard socket until 2029.
- The company also unveiled a new, upgraded processor for its AM4 platform.
- The 10th anniversary edition of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D will launch on June 25 at a starting retail price of $349.
With the memory crisis in full swing, upgrading a PC has become difficult for many consumers due to the exorbitant increase in component prices. 60% of gamers don’t have any plans to build a new gaming rig in the next two years, as the cost of entry-level memory has been hiked by 110% in 2026.
However, if you own an AMD motherboard, you will only need to spend money on the upcoming Zen 7 CPUs, as the current AM5 platform is going to support the processor.
Why it matters: If companies want to sell the next iterations of their processors, extending support for current motherboards is necessary.
At Computex 2026, AMD announced that it will extend the AM5 motherboard socket through 2029, extending its lifetime to 7 years. The platform will support the new Ryzen CPUs as the company aims to protect the investment of its consumers in the long term.
AMD also unveiled the new AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D processor for the AM5 socket, starting at $329. The semiconductor giant stated that it wants to give buyers an unmatched ownership experience and a longer runway to future upgrades in the current climate.
Furthermore, the AM4 motherboard socket, released in 2016, is still going strong, and AMD also announced an upgraded Ryzen processor for it. The 10th anniversary edition of AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D for the AM4 platform will launch on June 25 at a starting retail price of $349.
The company had originally planned to extend the AM5 motherboard up until 2027, but current plans indicate that the upcoming Zen 7 Ryzen processor will be supported by the platform. At a time when upgrading components is not possible for most consumers, extending support for existing products seems like the best possible option.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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