AMDs next-gen Zen 5 CPUs could launch seriously soon going by a new rumor

Date:
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:16:12 +0000

Description:
More of the groundwork is being laid for AMDs next-gen Ryzen CPUs, suggesting a Q3 launch really could be in the cards.

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AMDs Zen 5 desktop processors could be nearing release as another
motherboard vendor has brought in initial support for whats most likely to be Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

As highlighted by well-known leaker HXL on X (formerly Twitter), MSI has released new firmware for its AM5 chipset motherboards featuring AGESA 1.1.7.0. As the description lets us know, the firmware supports AMDs next-gen CPU namely Ryzen 9000 well, probably. MSI Simple and clear.FireRangePi 1.1.7.0 Patch Ahttps://t.co/f2TD2nOg7X pic.twitter.com/K7aI1hzIVa April 13, 2024 See more

It doesnt confirm the name, of course, so theres always a chance AMD could
run with something different.

What makes this move even more telling is that a couple of weeks ago, Asus released a new BIOS which was also updated to AGESA version 1.1.7.0.

So, two motherboard makers have now released firmware that comes with support for these next-gen Zen 5 processors (and not just Ryzen 9000, known as
Granite Ridge CPUs, but also Fire Range APUs based on Zen 5 too). Analysis: The stage is seemingly set

With two major motherboard manufacturers now having laid the groundwork for Zen 5 CPUs, thats a definite hint that AMDs next-gen chips might be coming pretty soon.

However, we should bear in mind that these BIOS releases are still in beta testing, so its early days for them. (And obviously, if youre tempted to download the new firmware in either case, remember theyre betas, and we wouldnt recommend playing with that particular fire unless theres a really pressing reason to have the update support for as yet non-existent
processors not being one, of course).

As to when Zen 5 desktop chips might actually arrive, the current whispers on the grapevine are still hopeful for a Q3 release, meaning theres maybe an outside chance of July a possibility that this preparatory motherboard work certainly does nothing to dispel. Another recent leak has suggested a Q3 launch , too, with Ryzen 9000 rumored to offer in the order of a 15% to 20% generational performance jump (on average).

We could see a reveal for Zen 5 chips at Computex, which is in June that seems likely, and would fit nicely ahead of a potential July or August
launch.

Keep your skeptical caps firmly on, mind, with all this and there are contrary suggestions from the rumor mill that cast doubt on a Q3 timeframe but were getting somewhat excited we must admit , given the recent increase
in spillage around AMDs next-gen CPUs.

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