AMD Unveils Ryzen 7000 CPUs

AMD unveiled its Ryzen 7000 processors at its "Together We Advance PCs event this week. The chipset is based on AMD's 5nm Zen 4 architecture and will use the new AM5 socket design. AMD claims that the lineup will deliver 11% faster single-thread performance than the Intel Core i9-12900K and 44% faster multi-thread performance. The company also promises 475 better performance per watt.

At the high end of the series, AMD will have its Ryzen 9 7950X, which will compete with the Intel Core i9-12900K.

Ryzen 7000 CPUs will launch on September 27, 2022 with a starting price of $299, though pricing will range up to $699 for the flagship chip.

Our senior editor Chuong Nguyen shared an extensive breakdown of the Ryzen 7000 series, including specs, prices, and more.