AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPU Launch Pushed Back to August 15th Due to QA Issues

AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs Will Now Launch in Mid-August to Ensure Best QA Process

AMD has announced an update regarding the launch of its Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs, which has been pushed back to August 15th. The company explained that several samples failed the testing and QA process, necessitating a recall. New batches that have successfully passed the QA process are now being prepared for launch.

Initially, the AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs were scheduled for release on July 31st. These CPUs were first introduced at Computex 2024 during AMD’s keynote, where the July 31st launch date was revealed on July 15th. However, the plan has now been adjusted, with the new targeted release dates being August 8th and 15th.

The August 15th launch marks the latest timeframe for when AMD’s Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs are expected to be available for purchase. The 6-core and 8-core models, Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, will be available slightly earlier on August 8th, while the 12-core and 16-core models, Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X, will be available on August 15th.

Updated Release Schedule:

• Ryzen 9000 Official Announcement – Computex 2024
• Ryzen 9000 Release Date Unveil – July 15th
• Ryzen 9000 Original Release Date – July 31st
• Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X New Release Date – August 8th
• Ryzen 9 9950X & Ryzen 9 9900X New Release Date – August 15th

This minor delay of about two weeks provides both customers and partners extra time to prepare for the upcoming launch. Customers can use this time to ensure their PCs are ready and updated with the latest BIOS that supports Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs, while partners can perform last-minute bug fixes on their respective platforms.

AMD’s decision to delay the launch is commendable, considering the effort involved in recalling bad batches from retail partners to ensure they are properly tested before reaching users. This proactive approach helps AMD avoid the situation Intel faced with their 14th and 13th Gen chips, which have severe instability issues. Despite these issues being reported for years, Intel only recently issued a statement. The new Ryzen 9000 launch also coincides with Intel’s release of a new microcode expected to resolve some of the problems their lineup is facing.

So far, AMD has shared the specifications and some first-party performance benchmarks of the Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs but has not disclosed any pricing information. We can expect an update on prices as the new launch window approaches. Until then, you can check out our detailed article covering the Ryzen 9000 CPUs, including the Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X, and Ryzen 5 9600X.

AMD Ryzen 9000 “Granite Ridge” Desktop CPU Specs: