AMD is ripping off with Ryzen 5000?

[birdie]

Here's a summary of the Ryzen 5000 series launch:

• No entry level CPUs at all, 5600X costs $300 which is unheard of. Never in the history of the x86 architecture any company has ever released entry level CPUs at such high prices. The entry level Ryzen 3600 CPU was introduced at $200 which means the new "entry" level CPU is 50% (!) more expensive.
• Some Intel CPUs offer a ... better value than their Ryzen 5000 counterparts. E.g. 5800x - $450 (8c/16t) vs 10850k $480 (10c/20t) or 10700 $320 (8c/16t), OR 5600x - $300 (6c/12t) vs 10700 $320 (8c/16t) or 10600k $280 (6c/12t). Also, unlike AMD parts, Intel CPUs can be overclocked.
• No 5700X.
• Stock cooler only for 5600X which is obscenely priced.
• 5800X in terms of cost per core is the worst CPU of this generation, at $450 for 8 cores. 5600X, 5900X and 5950X all offer a much better value. It's as if AMD wants everyone to buy at least 5900X.
• Ryzen 3600 and 3700X were by far the most popular CPUs in the previous lineup, and now ... what can you even choose from? "Entry" level 5600X for ... $300 while 3700X was introduced for $330?

I'm sorry, AMD fans, your company has lost any resemblance of conscience and they've decided to rip you off because they are now the market leader. What a sad day.

Of course, if you've got a good salary and you're from a 1st world country it's a non-issue for you. Only the rest of the world doesn't share your standard of living.

 

[R0H1T]

Ok you've gone into full trolling mode, I petition this thread to be closed!

 

[claes]

Capitalism does as capitalism is. They’ve outdone the competition in product and reinvigorated their investors. Now that the counter-hegemon has to remain competitive, price hikes are the only logical conclusion (and, honestly, they can’t compete much in the lower TDP market segments).

 

[the54thvoid]

I am also petitioning closure. And if it's not closed, thar will be penalties and points for the anticipated nonsense.

 

[xman2007]

Unheard of?? You're not being held at gunpoint and forced to buy one. What a useless thread. I mean amd can't have possibly spent more money on r + d since first gen ryzen, and that shouldn't be included in any cost increase, God forbid

I am also petitioning closure. And if it's not closed, thar will be penalties and points for the anticipated nonsense.

Me three

 

[hat]

The stage is finally set for AMD and Intel to compete. AMD currently seems to have the upper hand and sets prices accordingly. Perhaps we'll see lower prices from Intel, or maybe the next whateverlake will actually be an improvement since the same chip they've been turning out for 5 years?

As always, I recommend to read reviews and make an informed decision. Vote with your wallet.

 

[claylomax]

That's not the full stack. There are like 12 SKUs.

They have the performance crown on every aspect (single thread, multi, gaming) so why they would charge the same.

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[hat]

That's not the full stack. There are like 12 SKUs.

They have the performance crown on every aspect (single thread, multi, gaming) so why they would charge the same.

Here , get up to date:

It's a little early to claim such. The chips aren't even available yet, and I haven't seen a single credible review. I don't think we have anything but slides from AMD yet, or maybe a questionable leak from somewhere.

 

[bogmali]

Closing and you know why OP