AMD’s highly anticipated launch of the Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 processors has been delayed due to a typo on the CPU itself. The Ryzen 7 9700X was mislabelled as a Ryzen 9 model, leading to confusion in the product range. This error was noticed by an eagle-eyed reviewer, causing AMD to postpone the launch.
The X700X model has traditionally been associated with Ryzen 7 processors, not Ryzen 9. This mistake is a rare occurrence for a company like AMD, which has been known for its attention to detail in the past. While the delay may be frustrating for fans eagerly awaiting the release, it does indicate that there are no actual issues with the CPUs themselves.
The unexpected delay of the Ryzen 9000 launch has caused speculation among enthusiasts about the true reason behind the decision. While AMD has confirmed that there are no issues with the manufacturing process or the CPUs, the typo on the CPU itself seems to be the primary cause of the delay. This move is in stark contrast to Intel, which is currently dealing with stability issues on its 13th and 14th Gen CPUs.
It remains to be seen how this typo will impact the availability of the new CPUs at launch. The company is reportedly recalling affected products to correct the error and may need to reprint heat spreaders and packaging. Despite these setbacks, AMD seems confident enough to proceed with the launch of the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X on 8th August, followed by the Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 9 9950X on 15th August.
Enthusiasts who were looking forward to purchasing the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs this week will now have to wait until August for the lower-end models and mid-August for the higher-end models. Despite the delay, reviews of the new CPUs are expected to be available next week, providing consumers with more information about the performance and features of the Ryzen 9000 series.
