By Joe Osborne
Update: We just held an interview with AMD, primarily regarding its Vega GPU technology. But, if you’re interested in Ryzen, chances are the same can be said of Vega, so read up right here!
Ryzen has risen – sorry not sorry – at long last. AMD’s latest multi-core desktop processors were revealed recently during an event in San Francisco, and the first of many will soon be available to purchase.
The new chips promise to bring AMD into the high-performance sphere with Intel in a way that’s more affordable and is a marked improvement on its own previous generation of silicon.
Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about AMD Ryzen before the imminent launch later this week.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? The latest in AMD’s highest-end desktop CPUs
- When’s it out? The first of many release on March 2
- What will it cost? Ryzen 7 series starts at $329 (about £260, AU$430)
AMD Ryzen release date
The first of what will likely be many Ryzen processors is available now for pre-order and will release on March 2. The chip comes in three varieties ranging in price and capability.
However, AMD …read more
Source:: techradar.com – Computing Components