Since the announcement of AMD’s 9000 series processors, the company has revealed more details about the upcoming CPUs. So far, we know the technical specifications of the CPUs and even the release dates. However, AMD has refrained from revealing anything about the pricing of the new processors.
Before the launch was delayed, retailers in some regions had posted the CPUs and revealed the prices. For example, in Amazon NetherlandsThe Ryzen 9 9900X was listed as $549.
And now, IT80A Chinese hardware store has put up prices for its upcoming Ryzen processors, and they appear to be cheaper than the Ryzen 7000 series CPUs.
Ryzen 9000 series CPU prices appear lower than 7000 series
In the live stream, IT80 store merchant showed the expected prices of the long-awaited Ryzen 9000 series processors. WCCF Technology I was able to take a screenshot of the dashboard with the prices.
According to the video, here are the prices of the Zen 5 CPUs in RMB and USD:
| CPU | Price (RMB) | Price (US dollars) |
| Ryzen 9 9950X | 3631 yuan | $499 |
| Ryzen 9 9900X | 2904 yuan | $399 |
| Ryzen 7 9700X | 2176 yuan | $299 |
| Ryzen 5 9600X | 1666 yuan | $229 |
Interestingly, these prices are much lower than the previous generation. For example, the Ryzen 9 7950X is It is currently priced at $522.49 on Amazon (the manufacturer's suggested retail price is $699), which is a difference of almost $200.
Last week, we saw some news Price leaks from a European retailerwhich suggested that AMD’s new lineup was competitively priced. According to the leak, the Ryzen 9 9900X was priced at €484.14, which includes VAT charges. This price is close to what the Chinese retailer seems to suggest.
It should be noted that the prices of AMD CPUs shown in the livestream appear to be those that AMD recalled due to quality issues. Therefore, the prices shown in the video could change.
In any case, final pricing for the upcoming Ryzen 9000 lineup will be revealed around new release date. In case you missed it, Ryzen 9 9950X and the 9900X will launch on August 15, and the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 6 9600X will be available for purchase on August 8.
