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AMD Spring CPU Refresh: Ryzen 7 5700X and an affordable Ryzen 5 Trio Tested

AMD’s latest Ryzen refresh does exactly what the company intended – it brings the high-performance Zen 3 architecture down to more affordable price points and adds additional options for system builders in need of even lower-priced, low-power Zen 2 processors. On their own, the Ryzen 5 4500, 5500 and 5600 and the Ryzen 7 5700X fit into AMD’s product stack right where their branding suggests. In light of the existing Ryzen 5000 series line-up, the Ryzen 5 5500 and 5600 in particular seem like attractive, affordable options for folks looking for solid-performing, 6-core processors under $200. The 8-core / 16-thread Ryzen 7 5700X is also a good option for users seeking some additional multi-threaded oomph in a sub-$300 CPU for socket AM4. However, focusing strictly on processor performance, Alder Lake is compelling at these mainstream price points. That said, having additional options at more affordable price points is never a bad thing for consumers. If you’re already rocking a socket AM4 rig and are looking for some wallet-friendly, 6 or 8-core processors to upgrade from a previous-gen Ryzen CPU, AMD’s got you covered.

Izvor: HotHardware