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Sunday, 15 April 2018

Preorders available for 2nd generation AMD Ryzen processors

- Desktop CPUs for high-performance computing available April 19 worldwide

- Second-generation AMD Ryzen processor lineup offers world’s highest multithreaded performance desktop processors in its class*; immediate preorder availability from more than 150 retailers and boutique PC manufacturers​

A year after the launch of the AMD Ryzen processors, AMD announced April 13 that preorders are accepted worldwide for the second generation  AMD Ryzen desktop family, which offers "disruptive levels" of compute performance at each of four price points*. Delivering high-performance computing, the second generation  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 VP and GM, Computing and Graphics Group, AMD.

The second generation Ryzen desktop processor lineup includes two eight-core, 16-thread models and two six-core, 12-thread models, all offering major upgrades and advanced AMD SenseMI technology**.

Model
Cores
Threads
Clock Speed Max Boost/ Base (GHz)
Smart Prefetch Cache
TDP
Cooler
Single
Exit
Price*** (includes tax)
Availability
Ryzen 7 2700X
8
16
4.3/3.7
20MB
105W
Wraith Prism (LED)
S$485
April 19
Ryzen 7 2700
8
16
4.1/3.2
20MB
65W
Wraith Spire (LED)
S$448
April 19
Ryzen 5 2600X
6
12
4.2/3.6
19MB
95W
Wraith Spire
S$335
April 19
Ryzen 5 2600
6
12
3.9/3.4
19MB
65W
Wraith Stealth
S$292
April 19

For the first time, the entire line of second generation Ryzen desktop processors include a AMD Wraith cooler inside the retail box. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X CPU PIB comes with 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 second generation AMD Ryzen desktop processors are supported by the new AMD X470 chipset, the most advanced, optimised, and efficient chipset to date for AMD's Socket AM4 microprocessor socket. This chipset comes with a free download of the new AMD StoreMI storage acceleration technology. StoreMI combines the speed of a solid state drive (SSD) with the capacity of a hard drive.

Motherboards with the AMD X470 chipset will launch alongside the second generation 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 second generation Ryzen processors after a simple firmware (BIOS) update is installed. Many motherboards in market are already shipping with the updated BIOS, indicated by a Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready label on the package.

Details:

Etailers around the world are now accepting preorders. On-shelf availability for these second generation AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors is expected on April 19, and complete list of participating retailers can be found on AMD.com.

*Testing by AMD Performance Labs as of March 2 2018 on the following system. PC manufacturers may vary configurations yielding different results. Results may vary based on driver versions used. AMD System configuration: 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 solid state drive (SSD) using the Windows 10 RS3 operating system. Intel system configuration: 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 a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of US$380 and US$220. Suggested pricing found at ark.intel.com and amd.com.

The Ryzen 7 2700X achieved a score of 1837 (1837/1397 = up to 36% faster than the Core i7-8700K), while the Core i7-8700K (MSRP US$370) achieved a score of 1397 (1397/1837 = up to 76% as fast, or up to 24% slower than the Ryzen 7 2700X). The Ryzen 7 2700 (MSRP US$299) achieved a score of 1577 (1577/1397 = up to 13% faster than the Core i7-8700K), while the Core i7-8700K (MSRP US$370) achieved a score of 1397 (1397/1577 = up to 89% as fast, or up to 11% slower than the Ryzen 7 2700). The Ryzen 5 2600X (MSRP US$249) achieved a score of 1373 (1373/1020 = up to 35% faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the Core i5-8600K (MSRP US$258) achieved a score of 1020 (1020/1373 = up to 74% as fast, or up to 26% slower than the Ryzen 5 2600X). The Ryzen 5 2600 (MSRP US$249) achieved a score of 1311 (1311/1020 = up to 29% faster than the Core i5-8600K), while the Core i5-8600K (MSRP US$258) achieved a score of 1020 (1020/1311= up to 78% as fast, or up to 22% slower than the Ryzen 5 2600). 

**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.

***The single exit price (SEP) refers to the maximum price that can be charged for a product.

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