New Ryzen CPUs from AMD introduced, comprising Zen 4 and Zen 3 reduced versions; majority accessible solely in international markets.
In a move to cater to regional demands and supply chain considerations, AMD has released four new Ryzen CPUs and Intel has re-released a 10th Gen Core processor, each designed for specific global markets.
AMD's New Ryzen CPUs
AMD has entered the market with four new Ryzen CPUs: the Ryzen 7 9700F, Ryzen 5 9500F, Ryzen 5 7400, and Ryzen 5 5600F. The Ryzen 5 7400 and Ryzen 5 5600F are designed for global markets, particularly Asia or Latin America, and have regional restrictions on availability.
The Ryzen 5 7400 is a new entry-level Zen-4 CPU with six cores, 16 MB of L3 cache, and a 65W TDP. However, it is an unorthodox chip, being one of the first after its F-series counterpart and having a L3 cache configuration of 16MB. AMD has opted to disable half the L3 cache on the Ryzen 5 7400, presumably as a method of reducing waste on potentially defective Zen 4 dies with defective L3 cache.
On the other hand, the Ryzen 5 5600F is a Zen 3 processor with six cores, 32 MB of L3 cache, and a 65W TDP. The "F" in Ryzen 5 5600F denotes reduced performance compared to its vanilla counterpart, the Ryzen 5 5600.
Interestingly, the Ryzen 5 7400 is significantly different from its twin-by-name-alone, the Ryzen 5 7400F, which lacks integrated graphics but is a noticeably better processor with a 400MHz higher base and boost clocks and 32MB of L3 cache.
Intel's Re-released CPU
Meanwhile, Intel has re-released its 10th Gen Core "Comet Lake" silicon as the Core i5-110 in its Ultra Series 1 line. The specific market for this re-released CPU is yet to be confirmed.
Another Unorthodox AMD Chip
AMD also unveiled another unorthodox chip, the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, designed for specific global markets. The Ryzen 5 5500X3D is a variant of the Ryzen 5 5600/5600X, featuring six Zen 3 cores, 32MB of L3 cache, 65W TDP, a 3.5GHz base clock, and a 4.4GHz peak boost clock.
Comparison with Previous Models
The Ryzen 5 7400 could be compared to the Ryzen 5 8500G, which has just 16MB of L3 cache, integrated graphics, and six cores with Zen 4 and Zen 4c cores.
The Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F are new Zen 5 processors without integrated graphics, but their regional availability is yet to be confirmed.
In conclusion, AMD and Intel are catering to the needs of specific global markets with their latest releases. The CPUs are designed for specific regions due to targeted market demand, regional pricing strategies, and supply chain considerations.
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