AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs Could Be $150 Cheaper Than Zen 4 (Rumor)

AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs Rumored to be Remarkably Cheaper Than Zen 4 Leaked prices suggest that AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors could be significantly more affordable than their Zen 4 predecessors, with the top-tier models potentially launching at $150 less. The rumored pricing, which surfaced on Anandtech Forums and was later reported by Wccftech, is as follows: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X: $499 AMD Ryzen 9 9900X: $399 AMD Ryzen 7 9700X: $299 AMD Ryzen 5 9600X: $229 If these prices hold true, the Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X will be a significant $150 cheaper than the Ryzen 9 7950X and 7900X, respectively. The Ryzen 7 9700X could see a $100 price reduction, while the Ryzen 5 9600X might launch at $70 less than its predecessor. This aggressive pricing strategy could give AMD a considerable edge over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. It also makes the non-X3D Zen 4 SKUs more appealing compared to their X3D counterparts, expected to launch in October alongside new X870 motherboards. Howe…