… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
… AMD's AM4 platform has been with us for a good 7 years and the company has already committed to a 2027+ longevity plan for its AM5 platform . …
… The BIOS still needs tuning for older motherboards, but it's nice that updated EXPO support will be brought to the first generation of AM5 motherboards, further showcasing the longevity that the platform has on offer for PC builders. …
… AM5 uses DDR5, AM4 uses DDR4, and AM2 is DDR2. …
… 0 700 1400 2100 2800 3500 4200 AM4 3.9k LGA 1700 1.7k AM5 320 LGA 1200 300 LGA 1151 10 But Intel and AMD's latest platforms LGA 1700 & AM5 failed to end the dominating spree of the mighty AM4 platform which sold over twice as much as LGA 1700 and 10x over the AM5 platform. …
