AMD Zen 4

AMD's Ryzen 7000 series of CPUs built on its Zen 4 technology using TSMC 5nm and 6nm nodes launched at the end of September 2022. They work with X670-based motherboards, feature DDR5 memory support and a new AM5 socket.


AMD Zen 4 News
AMD refreshes packaging design of its Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs
AMD refreshes packaging design of its Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs

AMD celebrates its new Holiday Deals with refreshed retail packaging for its still-fresh Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' processors, low prices still here.


AMD's new Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU majorly discounted already, now costs $574
AMD's new Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU majorly discounted already, now costs $574

AMD's new flock of Zen 4-powered Ryzen 7000 series CPUs are on sale right now: Ryzen 5 7600X costs $249, while the flagship Ryzen 9 7950X is just $574.


Memtest86+ v6 now supports Intel Raptor Lake, AMD Zen 4 CPUs + DDR5 RAM
Memtest86+ v6 now supports Intel Raptor Lake, AMD Zen 4 CPUs + DDR5 RAM

Memtest86+ v6 has support for Intel's new 13th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake' and AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs, as well as DDR5 memory.


AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs just launched, now HWiNFO supports new Zen 5 CPUs
AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs just launched, now HWiNFO supports new Zen 5 CPUs

AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs have only JUST launched, but now HWiNFO's latest update has early support for AMD Zen 5 family CPUs.


You can get 32GB DDR5 for FREE at MicroCenter with high-end Zen 4 CPU
You can get 32GB DDR5 for FREE at MicroCenter with high-end Zen 4 CPU

MicroCenter is giving away 32GB of G.SKILL DDR5-5600 memory worth $190 with any purchase of an AMD Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPU (Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 only)


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 'Storm Peak' CPU: 64C/128T of Zen 4 on 5nm
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 'Storm Peak' CPU: 64C/128T of Zen 4 on 5nm

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series 'Storm Peak' CPU teased: 64 cores and 128 threads of Zen 4 powered on 5nm, should drop sometime in 2023.


AMD details the RDNA 2 GPU inside of Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs
AMD details the RDNA 2 GPU inside of Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs

AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs get their RDNA 2-based GPU detailed: AV1 decoding, H.264 + HEVC decode/encode, and DisplayPort 2.0 UHBR10 support.


CapFrameX updated: AMD Zen 4, Intel Raptor Lake, Arc GPUs supported
CapFrameX updated: AMD Zen 4, Intel Raptor Lake, Arc GPUs supported

CapFrameX version 1.6.9 has support for AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs, Intel's new Raptor Lake CPUs, and Intel Arc GPUs and so much more in the new update.


AMD EPYC 9684X 'Genoa-X' CPU: 96C/192T, Zen 4 on 5nm, 1.1GB of cache
AMD EPYC 9684X 'Genoa-X' CPU: 96C/192T, Zen 4 on 5nm, 1.1GB of cache

AMD's new EPYC 9684X 'Genoa-X' CPU details leaked: 96 cores, 192 threads of Zen 4 CPU power with 1152MB of L3 cache (!!!) for 400W in 2023.


AMD: yeah, so DDR5-6000 is the sweet spot for Ryzen 7000 'Zen 4' CPUs
AMD: yeah, so DDR5-6000 is the sweet spot for Ryzen 7000 'Zen 4' CPUs

AMD says that its Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs will have DDR5-6000 memory as the 'sweet spot', best results come from leaving Fabric Clock on 'Auto'.


AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs with second-gen 3D V-Cache teased for CES 2023
AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs with second-gen 3D V-Cache teased for CES 2023

AMD's new Zen 4 V-Cache CPUs in the form of the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and Ryzen 7 7800X3D are expected to be unveiled at CES 2023 in January.


EK intros Quantum Velocity² AM5 water block for AMD Zen 4 CPUs
EK intros Quantum Velocity² AM5 water block for AMD Zen 4 CPUs

EK announces its new Quantum Velocity² water blocks for AMD's new AM5 socket, ready to chill the next-gen Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' processors.


AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs on 5nm: 'we don't expect any supply constraints'
AMD's new Zen 4 CPUs on 5nm: 'we don't expect any supply constraints'

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su says with the launch of its new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' processors, 'we don't expect any supply constraints' of the 5nm CPUs.


AMD Ryzen 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU delidded: gold-plated CCDs, looks gorgeous
AMD Ryzen 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU delidded: gold-plated CCDs, looks gorgeous

AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPU gets delidded: features gold-plated Zen 4 CCDs, octopus-style IHS with each arm featuring TIM underneath.


Corsair intros new DDR5 memory ready for AMD Zen 4 CPUs and EXPO tech
Corsair intros new DDR5 memory ready for AMD Zen 4 CPUs and EXPO tech

Corsair's new DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE RGB DDR5 memory announced: ready for AM5 motherboards, Zen 4 CPUs, and AMD EXPO overclocking tech.


AMD announces EXPO technology: overclock your DDR5 RAM with Zen 4 CPU
AMD announces EXPO technology: overclock your DDR5 RAM with Zen 4 CPU

AMD details its new EXPO technology for DDR5 memory overclocking: one-click DDR5 overclocking with AM5 systems running Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs.


AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 'Zen 4' CPU: 6C/12T at up to 5.3GHz for $299
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 'Zen 4' CPU: 6C/12T at up to 5.3GHz for $299

AMD's new mid-range Zen 4-powered Ryzen 5 7600X processor packs 6 cores and 12 threads at up to 5.3GHz with a 105W TDP and $299. Available on September 27.


AMD Zen 4 CCD: 6.57 billion transistors on 5nm, 58% more than Zen 3
AMD Zen 4 CCD: 6.57 billion transistors on 5nm, 58% more than Zen 3

AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CCD has 6.57 billion transistors, made on TSMC 5nm, which is a 58% transistor upgrade over AMD's Zen 3 CCDs.


AMD's new Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU: 16C/32T at up to 5.7GHz for $699
AMD's new Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU: 16C/32T at up to 5.7GHz for $699

AMD's new flagship Ryzen 9 7950X processor rocks 16 cores and 32 threads at up to 5.7GHz, with a 170W TDP for $699. Zen 4 is available September 27.


AMD Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs are official: September 27 launch
AMD Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs are official: September 27 launch

AMD's new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs are official: new AM5 socket, DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 support, and a fleet of new 5nm Ryzen 7000 series Zen 4 CPUs.


Here's when and where to watch AMD's Ryzen 7000 'Zen 4' CPU livestream
Here's when and where to watch AMD's Ryzen 7000 'Zen 4' CPU livestream

AMD will reveal its new Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPU and X670 + X670 motherboards with DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 technology during a livestream, tune in here!


AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16-core 'Zen 4' CPU codenamed 'Persephone'
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X: 16-core 'Zen 4' CPU codenamed 'Persephone'

AMD's new flagship Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU will feature 16 cores (codenamed 'Persephone') and 32 threads at up to an incredible 5.85GHz.


AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU: 'F-max' frequency hits 5.85GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU: 'F-max' frequency hits 5.85GHz

AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9 7950X 'Zen 4' CPU will support boost clocks of an impressive 5.85GHz, offering 16 cores and 32 threads of Zen 4 processing power.


AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D: Zen 4 V-Cache CPU should launch early in Q1 2023
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D: Zen 4 V-Cache CPU should launch early in Q1 2023

AMD's second-generation 3D V-Cache arrives after the first wave of Zen 4-powered Ryzen 7000 series, expect a tease soon, Zen 4 V-Cache launches Q1 2023.


AMD Zen 4 V-Cache: 30% faster than Zen 4 CPUs without V-Cache
AMD Zen 4 V-Cache: 30% faster than Zen 4 CPUs without V-Cache

AMD's second-generation Zen 4 V-Cache on upcoming Ryzen 7000 series 'Zen 4' CPUs rumored to be 30% better than Zen 4 CPUs without V-Cache.


AMD Zen 4 Reviews
Storage Showdown - Intel Alder Lake vs. AMD Zen 4 Storage Showdown - Intel Alder Lake vs. AMD Zen 4

AMD's new 7000 series CPUs are all the rage at the moment, trading blows with Intel for supremacy, but how's the storage performance? Let's find out.


AMD Ryzen 9 7950X "Zen 4" CPU Review AMD Ryzen 9 7950X

Can AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X processor deliver on the promises of Zen 4? Join us as we run the top-dog new CPU through its paces and find out.


AMD Ryzen 7 7700X "Zen 4" CPU Review AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

AMD's new Zen 4-based Ryzen 7 7700x processor looks to be the best blend for gaming and productivity! Join us as we fully investigate it.


AMD Ryzen 5 7600X "Zen 4" CPU Review AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

As the entry-level processor for AMD's new Zen 4 range of processor debuting today, the Ryzen 5 7600X CPU shines on day one. Join us as we investigate.


AMD Ryzen 9 7900X "Zen 4" CPU Review AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

AMD has today unveiled its newest Ryzen processors and we start off by checking out the Ryzen 9 7900X "Zen 4" CPU. Is it time for an upgrade? Let's see.


AMD Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs: Everything You Need To Know AMD Ryzen 7000 series

AMD's next-gen Ryzen 7000 series "Zen 4" CPUs are here: Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 9 7900X, Ryzen 7 7700X, and Ryzen 5 7600X ready to rock and roll on AM5.


AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (Zen 3) CPU Review AMD Ryzen 7 5800X (Zen 3) CPU Review

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X (Zen 3) processor blends solid gaming and productivity performance into one CPU. Join us as we take a look.


AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (Zen 3) CPU Review AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (Zen 3) CPU Review

If you're looking for a CPU with massive performance in multicore workloads, AMD's new Ryzen 9 5950X (Zen 3) processor is for you.


AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Zen 3) CPU Review AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Zen 3) CPU Review

AMD is also releasing mid-range Zen 3 today in the Ryzen 5 5600X processor. Grab a drink and join us as we take a close look.


AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (Zen 3) CPU Review AMD Ryzen 9 5900X (Zen 3) CPU Review

Zen 3 is here! Join us as we look at the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor and compare it against the Intel Core i9 10900K and others.


TweakTown GPU Test Bed Upgrade for 2021, But Then Zen 3 Was Announced TweakTown GPU Test Bed Upgrade for 2021, But Then Zen 3 Was Announced

Our GPU test rig gets a big upgrade: moving to AMD Ryzen, PCIe 4.0, Sabrent PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, ASUS ROG X570 motherboard, more.


AMD Ryzen 3600XT, 3800XT, and 3900XT (Zen 2) Review AMD Ryzen 3600XT, 3800XT, and 3900XT (Zen 2) Review

AMD today launches its newest desktop processors, the Ryzen 3600XT, 3800XT, and 3900XT. What's changed? Join us as we take a close look.


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X (Zen 2) Processor Review AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X (Zen 2) Processor Review

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 3990X is the highest core count and most expensive CPU we have ever tested. Grab a beverage and join us reading about it.


AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X (Zen 2) Processor Review AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X (Zen 2) Processor Review

AMD's mighty Ryzen Threadripper 3970X CPU has just launched. How does it perform? Let's see!


AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (Zen 2) Processor Review AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (Zen 2) Processor Review

AMD's Ryzen 9 3950X CPU launched today and we have put our review sample fully through its paces against the competition from Intel.


AMD Raven Ridge (2000-Series Zen APU) Overclocking Guide AMD Raven Ridge (2000-Series Zen APU) Overclocking Guide

A comprehensive overclocking guide to AMD's latest APU: Raven Ridge.


AMD launches Ryzen APUs with Vega GPUs and talks Zen+ AMD launches Ryzen APUs with Vega GPUs and talks Zen+

AMD discusses its new Ryzen APUs with Vega GPUs and also talks Zen+. Join us as we provide the details you need to know.


Creative Zen X-Fi Style 8GB MP3 and Video Player Creative Zen X-Fi Style 8GB MP3 and Video Player

Creative Labs are anything but newcomers to the world of audio, but they are to TweakTown. So today, let's take a look at their latest portable device; the Zen X-Fi Style.



AMD Zen 4 Ask the Experts
Should I upgrade my PC now or wait for AMD Zen 3 / Intel Rocket Lake?
Should I upgrade my PC now or wait for AMD Zen 3 / Intel Rocket Lake?

Ask the Experts: Chris currently has an overclocked Core i7 6700K-based CPU and wants to know if he should upgrade now or wait.


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