The new AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X desktop processors have finally been released. They are AMD's first desktop processors built on the new Zen 5 architecture. Performance is on par with its 7000 series predecessors, but huge improvements have been made in terms of power efficiency. Although a bigger performance increase would have been nice, the improved efficiency has significant quality of live benefits that can't be overstated. Most noticeably, the increased efficiency means less heat produced, which means you won't need to run your fans at a blistering high volume in order to manage stable temps, and you won't need to spend a ton of money on oversized heatsinks or crazy watercooling setups. It also means that your gaming PC won't put as a big of a dent in your electric bill.
If you're not the DIY type and you prefer to buy a pre-built gaming PC, there are several options available that are already equipped with AMD's new offerings. The ones we've listed out are very gaming-worthy rigs, and depending on your configuration, are capable of running any game at resolutions of up to 4K.
AMD Zen 5 Gaming PCs at B&H Photo
AMD Zen 5 Gaming PCs at Amazon
AMD Zen 5 Gaming PCs at iBUYPOWER
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