AMD is currently offering its Ryzen 9000X processors, along with the Ryzen 9 9900X and 9950X. The 7 series is also present with the Ryzen 7 9700X, while the most affordable processor remains the Ryzen 5 9600X. Meanwhile, we’ve seen the launch of the excellent Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the new absolute king of gaming performance… But that’s all. However, other models are on the programme with the non-X Ryzen 9000. These include the Ryzen 5 9600, which is due to be launched soon.
Ryzen 5 9600 non-X, due for launch at the end of January?
At AMD, we have seen several series of CPUs, with the X models, the most powerful, the X3Ds for gaming and the non-X versions, which are slightly less powerful, but also more economical. Short summary, but that’s about it.
With this 9600, we’re expecting a processor with six cores and twelve threads, but with a lower TDP. This drop in TDP will lead to a drop in frequency and therefore performance. However, the customer will benefit in terms of power consumption and heating, as well as price. This is how the first non-X CPUs were offered, with the Ryzen 7000. It remains to be seen what the retail price will be, but it’s likely to struggle to find a place between the 9600X at €250 and the Ryzen 5 7600X at €200!
Naturally, we’re expecting an announcement from this series during CES in early January 2025. At the same time, we’re also expecting the new AM5 motherboards… Well, their more affordable side. Remember that AMD has only launched X870(E) models, which are resolutely top-of-the-range and therefore expensive boards. In the new generation, the most affordable models start at around €250, with an Eagle model from Gigabyte.
To support the launch of these new non-X Ryzen 9000s, we’re expecting cards equipped with B850 or even B840 chipsets. In any case, the timetable is on track, with these models not due to see the light of day until early next year.