AMD has announced extended support for its Socket AM5 through at least 2029, significantly longer than initially planned. The company is also re-releasing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor for the older AM4 platform, which continues to see support after a decade. These moves reflect AMD's commitment to long-term platform stability and address the rising costs of PC building and upgrades.
Background
AMD has historically maintained longer socket support than Intel, allowing users to upgrade CPUs without replacing motherboards. The AM4 socket, introduced in 2016, has become one of the longest-supported platforms in modern PC history.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 2, 2026 at 01:02 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10