After a short delay, AMD's next-generation processors finally began testing on August 7, and are now officially available for purchase.
So far, only the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X have hit the shelves: AMD will introduce the 12-core and 16-core versions next week. The eight-core Ryzen 7 9700X can reach a boost clock of up to 5.5 GHz while consuming 65 watts. Although the Ryzen 7 7700X outperforms the Ryzen 7 9700X, it unfortunately falls short of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which remains one of the most popular options among gamers. AMD has priced the 9700X at $359. In addition to the aforementioned model, the manufacturer also introduced the six-core Ryzen 5 9600X, which offers a boost clock of 5.4 GHz and also a TDP of 65 watts. This model is priced at $279, which is $20 cheaper than its predecessor.
It is certainly worth studying the various tests carefully, as there are quite conflicting opinions. The new series does not seem to have made a strong impression, which raises the question of whether the Ryzen 7000 series is the best choice for users.
If you've already used a Ryzen 7000 processor, it probably doesn't make sense to switch to the new series, at least not until the Ryzen 9000X3D series hits shelves.
