… Zen 4 moved to the new AM5 socket, but AMD continued supporting AM4 far longer than most expected, cementing its reputation for builder-friendly platform longevity. …
… With AM4, AMD committed to supporting four different CPU generations from 2017 till 2020 before moving to AM5 in 2022. The company is still launching AM4 chips in 2026, when AM5 is already two generations old, supporting the Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 series. …
… The 5800 X3D relaunch and pledge to support the newer AM5 platform for longer shows just how serious AMD is about motherboard chipset longevity. Previously, AM5 was good for 2027, though we expected it would be supported for longer, with AM4 still chugging along. …
… Switching from AM4 to AM5 gave me the latest technologies, and now I don't need to upgrade for years When I build PCs for myself, I go for premium parts to maximize longevity. …
… AM4's longevity was one of the most distinct selling points. …
… If it wasn't for AM4's longevity, I probably would've moved to AM5 a lot sooner, and I believe many of you feel the same way. …
… Not everyone has the luxury of upgrading from AM4 to AM5 with the current market pricing. …
… Longevity in the past doesn't create headroom in the future, and for new builds started today, AM4 is pretty much a dead-end, despite having new processor releases as recently as this year. Related Will AMD's AM5 socket repeat AM4's long lifespan? …
… Works with AMD AM5 motherboards with incredible platform longevity. …