2nd generation AMD Ryzen processor lineup offers
world’s highest multithreaded performance desktop processors in its
class1; immediate pre-order availability from more than 150
retailers and boutique PC manufacturers
One year after the first release of the award-winning AMD Ryzen
processors, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) announced pre-orders begin today
worldwide for the eagerly anticipated 2nd generation AMD Ryzen
desktop processors, with disruptive levels of compute performance
at each of four price points1. Delivering high-performance
computing and innovative new features, 2nd gen Ryzen desktop
processors are built to create faster and smoother computing
experiences for PC gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts.
“Second generation Ryzen desktop processors take
everything that made the original Ryzen so groundbreaking and makes
it better – great performance combined with advanced technology to
deliver an amazing experience for the most demanding users,” said
Jim Anderson, senior vice president and general manager, Computing
and Graphics Group, AMD.
2nd Generation AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors
Lineup
This 2nd gen Ryzen desktop processor lineup
includes two 8-core, 16-thread models and two 6-core, 12-thread
models, all offering major upgrades and advanced AMD SenseMI
technology2.
MODEL |
CORES |
THREADS |
CLOCK SPEED MAX BOOST/ BASE (GHZ) |
Smart Prefetch Cache |
TDP |
COOLER |
SEP (USD) |
AVAILABILITY |
Ryzen™ 7 2700X |
8 |
16 |
4.3/3.7 |
20MB |
105W |
Wraith Prism (LED) |
$ |
329 |
Apr 19 |
Ryzen™ 7 2700 |
8 |
16 |
4.1/3.2 |
20MB |
65W |
Wraith Spire (LED) |
$ |
299 |
Apr 19 |
Ryzen™ 5 2600X |
6 |
12 |
4.2/3.6 |
19MB |
95W |
Wraith Spire |
$ |
229 |
Apr 19 |
Ryzen™ 5 2600 |
6 |
12 |
3.9/3.4 |
19MB |
65W |
Wraith Stealth |
$ |
199 |
Apr 19 |
For the first time, the entire line of 2nd gen Ryzen desktop
processors include a world class AMD Wraith cooler inside the
retail box. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU PIB includes the new Wraith
Prism cooler, which offers improved thermal performance over the
Wraith Max, a more compatible fan profile, and enhanced lighting
capabilities with per-RGB controls.
All 2nd gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors are
supported by the new AMD X470 chipset, the most advanced,
optimized, and efficient chipset to-date for socket AM4. This
chipset comes with a free download of the new AMD StoreMI storage
acceleration technology to combine the speed of an SSD with the
capacity of a hard drive into a single, fast, easy-to-manage drive.
Motherboards with the AMD X470 chipset will launch alongside the
2nd gen Ryzen desktop processors, with designs available from top
manufacturers including ASRock, ASUS, Gigabyte, and MSI. Compatible
with all current AM4 processors, the new X470 motherboards augment
the existing 300-series motherboards, which are also compatible
with the new 2nd gen Ryzen processors after a simple firmware
(BIOS) update is installed. Many motherboards in market are already
coming with the updated BIOS, indicated by a “Ryzen Desktop 2000
Ready” label on the package.
Availability
For customers eagerly waiting for 2nd gen Ryzen
desktop processors, etailers around the world are primed to begin
taking pre-orders beginning April 13, at 9 a.m. EDT. On-shelf
availability for these 2nd generation AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors
is expected on April 19, and complete list of participating
retailers can be found on AMD.com.
Supporting Resources
- Learn more about 2nd generation AMD Ryzen desktop
processors
- Learn more about AMD SenseMI technology
- Learn more about AMD StoreMI technology
- Learn more about AMD Wraith cooling solution
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1 Testing by AMD Performance labs as of 3/02/2018 on the
following system. PC manufacturers may vary configurations yielding
different results. Results may vary based on driver versions used.
AMD System Config: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, ‘Turpan’ reference
motherboard, 16GB of dual-channel DDR3-3200, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Graphics Card, Graphics driver 390.77, and a Samsung 850 PRO 512GB
SSD using the Windows 10 RS3 operating system. Intel System Config:
Intel Core i7-8700K, Gigabyte Z370 AORUS Gaming5 motherboard, 16GB
of dual-channel DDR3-3200, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Graphics Card,
Graphics driver 390.77, and a Samsung 850 PRO 512GB SSD using the
Windows 10 RS3 operating system. Multiprocessing performance
represented by Cinebench R15 nT multiprocessing performance.
Processor class is defined here by competing price points between
MSRP $380 and $220 USD. Suggested pricing found at
ark.intel.com and amd.com. The Ryzen 7 2700X achieved a score of
(omitted: - ) faster than the Core i7-8700K), while the Core
i7-8700K (MSRP $370) achieved a score of omitted: - slower than the
Ryzen 7 2700X). The Ryzen 7 2700 (MSRP $299) achieved a score of
(omitted: - ) faster than the Core i7-8700K), while the Core
i7-8700K (MSRP $370) achieved a score of (omitted: - ) slower than
the Ryzen 7 2700). The Ryzen 5 2600X (MSRP $249) achieved a score
of (omitted: - ) faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the Core
i5-8600K (MSRP $258) achieved a score of (omitted - ) slower than
the Ryzen 5 2600X). The Ryzen 5 2600 (MSRP $249) achieved a score
of (omitted: - ) faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the Core
i5-8600K (MSRP $258) achieved a score of (omitted: - ) slower than
the Ryzen 5 2600). RZ2-2
2 AMD SenseMI technology is built into all Ryzen
processors, but specific features and their enablement may vary by
product and platform. Learn more at
http://www.amd.com/en/technologies/sense-mi.
Contact:Sophia
HongAMD Communications(512) 917-9998sophia.hong@amd.com
Laura GravesAMD Investor
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