At present, AMD launches processors that use AM4 and AM5which allows them to continue updating their processor with the new generations without having to replace the motherboard.
AMD presented the am4 socket in 2016. It was not until 2021 when the company that directs its presented Am5 by the series Ryzen 7000. Unlike what could be thought, AMD’s plans are going to continue betting on both models.
In fact, in mid -2024, he launched the AMD Ryzen 5900xt and AMD Ryzen 5800xtboth compatible with the socket am4. The main and probably, the only reason why AMD continues to bet on AM4 we find it in sales.
Half of the processors that AMD sells are AM4
David Mcafee who, apart from the division Radeonis also responsible for the AMD client channel business, in the interview that has granted to the Techpowerup media states that the Processor sales AM4 and AM5 are distributed in equal parts globally, although the United States and Western Europe are betting more for AM5.
It is not necessary to be very intelligent to know that one of the reasons for the success of the Ryzen processors is due to the longevity of the am4 socket. At first, AMD planned to offer support for AM4 to 2022 (extending it from 2020). At that time he extended the deadline until 2025.
Seeing how the sales of the processors with socket am4 are the same as the processors with AM5, the possibilities that AMD sticks a shot in the foot and stops launching processors compatible with this in the short term are very unlikely.
When AM4 limitations no longer allow you to launch processors to the market, it will be time to abandon it. According to Mcafee, for the moment, they are not in a hurry is to launch a new socket since they intend to prolong their use in the coming years.
AMD crushes Intel in processors
This morning we have published an article in which it is demonstrated, once again, that AMD is the most popular platform among users. During the month of January, only in Germany, one of the largest markets in Europe, Sales of AMD processors have represented almost 93% of sales.
In that same article, it is also confirmed that, in Europe, users are betting more for AM5, with almost 72% of sales, while AM4 represents 20%.
If we stick a look at the best -selling processors in Spain, we see how of the 10 best -selling processors, 8 are from AMD with the Ryzen 7 5800X at the head compatible with AM4 and followed by Ryzen 7 9800x3d with am5.
Today, if you plan to renew your PC, it is advisable investment.
