AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Launch Delayed to August

AMD has announced a delay in the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series "Zen 5" desktop processors, originally scheduled for July 31. The release will now occur in two stages in August due to quality concerns with initial production units. AMD stated that during final checks, the units shipped to channel partners did not meet their quality expectations. To ensure a high-quality experience for users, AMD is replacing these units with new ones. The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X will now be available on August 8, while the higher-end Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X will launch on August 15. Although this represents a slight delay—one week for the lower-tier models and about two weeks for the higher-end processors—AMD is prioritizing quality assurance. The Ryzen AI 300 series SoCs for laptops remain unaffected and are still set to launch on July 28. AMD's cautious approach aims to provide a reliable product for consumers, and further information on the Ryzen 9000 series and its performance will be available through reviews and benchmarking in the future.