Attention eggheads! I’m Juan Carlos Bagnell, and this is a NEW
CPU ALERT! Cue the sirens!
Sorry I couldn't help myself there.
This week, AMD debuted three new CPUs as part of an extension to the Ryzen 3000 lineup.
The new additions are the Ryzen 9 3900XT, the Ryzen 7 3800XT, and the Ryzen 5 3600XT.
And we’re going to take just a few minutes to tell you what you need to
know about the newest processors out on the market. First - These new “XT” CPUs are
not a full new generation from AMD. Instead, they’re more like an upgrade to
some of the existing Ryzen 3000 models, optimized with higher boost frequencies
to deliver moderately improved performance at different tiers. This
means that these new CPUs do not require brand new motherboards, though they have
released pretty close to the full lineup of new B550 boards from the major
manufacturers. The 3000XT CPUs use the AM4 platform, and are officially
compatible with B450, B550, and X570 motherboards - and in fact, it looks like
these new CPUs will even work in older 300 and 400 series AMD boards as well, though all
compatibility is dependent on having the latest BIOS. Now we have heard directly
from AMD that the next official generation of CPUs from the company will
be the Zen 3 / Ryzen 4000 models - and CEO Dr. Lisa Su herself has said we should
see those before the end of 2020 so these XT CPUs aren't those yet - this
is more of a mid-generation refresh and update, kind of thing. Now a freshened up
version of the processors that have been on sale for a while now may not seem
like a siren-worth update, but the new XT lineup shows AMD refining the
technology and processes that made 3rd gen Ryzen such a success. A clock boost
of 100 MHZ, both for base and turbo speeds, is a small improvement, but AMD
claims that the new processors will be able to maintain the boost clock speeds
for longer, giving you better power and stability over time. Add to
that improved communication speeds between cores, and you can see AMD really
just tightening everything up. Are they better than the current AMD lineup? Sure.
But are they worth upgrading to if you already have a Zen 2 Ryzen chip? With
Zen 3 coming at the end of the year on the Ryzen 4000 chips, it seems like a
pretty hard sell. But if you’re in the market for a new CPU right now, and you
want to go with AMD, then you now have some more powerful options to choose
from. Now let’s talk about cooling. The base chip, the Ryzen 5 3600XT, comes
with a Wraith Spire cooler in the box, but, according to AMD, the rest of the
chips forego in-the-box coolers because they know Real Gamers ™ like to use more
robust aftermarket coolers. They recommend AIOs of at least 280mm,
or an air-cooler with similar horsepower, to keep your CPU
temps in the ideal range while putting it through its paces. So, who are these
processors for? Well, if you’re already considering an AMD processor for an
upcoming build, these are better, more refined versions of the
chips you were already considering. They take what makes AMD’s 2nd gen Ryzen
series so popular, like their ability to handle multi-threaded workflows like game
streaming or content creation better than equivalent Intel chips, and turn the
dial up on that performance a click or two. And with their awesome performance per
dollar, they make a compelling argument. The Ryzen 5 3600XT has an MSRP of $249,
the Ryzen 7 3800XT is listed at $399, and the beastly Ryzen 9 3900XT
will go for $499. Obviously, with the potential popularity of these new CPUs,
stock limitations mean that prices and availability are subject to change. Are
you planning on using the new AMD Ryzen XT processors in an upcoming build? Or
maybe you found them compelling enough to upgrade your existing rig? Let us know
in the comments below. For Newegg Studios, I'm Juan Carlos Bagnell,
Thanks so much for watching, and I'll catch you all on the next video.