Team Red, it’s time to celebrate for AMD AM5 processors are set to be supported until 2027!
We’re here with all the key details you need to know, including what this means for our gaming PCs or future upgrades. Keep on reading to find out more.
What is AMD AM5?
AMD AM5 is the latest CPU socket, first introduced with the AMD Ryzen 7000 Series. Expanding on the previous AM4 socket, AM5 boasts several improvements including compatibility with DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0 support for both NVMe and GPUs, along with Wi-Fi 6E. All of which make AM5 the ultimate upgrade for gamers and content creators alike.
What CPUs Support AM5?
Currently both the AMD Ryzen 7000 and 8000 Series CPUs feature support for the AM5 socket.
AMD Ryzen 7000 Series
- Ryzen 5 7600
- Ryzen 5 7600X
- Ryzen 7 7700
- Ryzen 7 7700X
- Ryzen 9 7900
- Ryzen 7900X
- Ryzen 9 7950X
- Ryzen 7 7800X3D
- Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Ryzen 9 7950X3D
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series
- Ryzen 5 8400F
- Ryzen 7 8700F
- Ryzen 5 8500G
- Ryzen 5 8600G
- Ryzen 7 8700G
Support Until 2027 – What Does This Mean?
AMD recently announced at Computex 2024 that the AM5 socket will be supported until 2027. This means we can expect to see a similar pattern to that of AM4, with several future CPU generations featuring compatibility with AM5.
This long-term support is perfect since it means you won’t need to worry about new releases hitting the market just as you make the jump to AM5, saving you a few extra pennies when it comes to upgrading your hardware.
Looking to Upgrade?
If hearing AMD’s plan to support AM5 in the long-term has got you in the mood to upgrade, you’re in luck! At Overclockers UK, we stock an extensive range of compatible AM5 processors from both the Ryzen 7000 and 8000 line-up.
You can shop both CPU series by clicking the relevant buttons, but we’ve also got our faves highlighted below.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Socket AM5 APU
- Socket AM5
- 8 cores
- 16 threads
- 4.2GHz base clock speed
- Integrated Radeon 780M graphics
- 65W TDP
AMD Ryzen 7 8700F Socket AM5 CPU
- Socket AM5
- Zen 4 architecture
- 8 cores
- 16 threads
- Compatible with DDR5 RAM
- 65W TDP
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Socket AM5 CPU
- Socket AM5
- 8 cores
- 16 threads
- 5.0GHz boosted clock speed
- 3D V-Cache
- 120W TDP
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Socket AM5 CPU
- Socket AM5
- Zen 4 architecture
- 12 cores
- 24 threads
- 5.60GHz boosted clock speeds
- 170W TDP
Do You Have an AM5 Processor?
Have you recently made the jump to AM5? How has it improved your gaming or streaming performance? Let us know in the comments.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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