… AMD's gesture to support the same AM4 coolers on the new AM5 socket was appreciable as well. 2 VIEW GALLERY - 2 IMAGES AMD's promise of the same longevity being carried over to AM5 is a big one. …
… 4 VIEW GALLERY - 4 IMAGES Formally announced at Computex 2026, AMD notes that this CPU is purpose-built for gamers looking to "step into the AM5 platform" with the promise of long-term longevity thanks to AM5 socket support extending through 2029, covering next-gen Ryzen CPUs and motherboards. …
… Our commitment to longevity when choosing AMD." 2 VIEW GALLERY - 2 IMAGES Previously, AMD said that it would support AM5 through 2027 when it debuted the new socket back in 2022, so adding a couple of years makes sense when you factor in that the upcoming, and still mostly rumored, Zen 6 Ryzen arch… …
… This could extend upgrade longevity, narrowing the gap with AMD's long-lasting AM4 and AM5 platforms. 0:00 / 3:48 Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Intel's upcoming LGA1954 platform may finally give desktop users the upgrade longevity they have been asking for. …
… Unlike Intel, which is just now realizing the value of socket longevity , AMD has practiced this philosophy for years with its AM4 socket, even after moving on to AM5. …