AMD senior director Travis Kirsch confirmed that the company plans to extend the AM5 platform lifecycle as long as possible, with support currently committed through 2029. The company maintains a strategy of sharing architecture across server, desktop, and mobile product lines to optimize development and supply efficiency.
Regarding the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, which features dual 3D V-Cache, Kirsch noted that while gaming performance gains were initially insufficient to justify the cost, the rise of AI applications has made this configuration viable. The processor was released in the first half of the year with a price of ¥6999.
AMD continues to support the AM4 platform to provide upgrade paths for users with DDR4 memory. The decision to release a 10th-anniversary edition of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was initiated by CEO Lisa Su to offer a final upgrade option for long-term AM4 users, independent of current DDR5 supply trends.
For the entry-level market, AMD focuses on high-performance segments while utilizing mobile chips for budget solutions. Kirsch stated that AMD will only introduce new platforms when technical requirements necessitate a change, emphasizing that technologies like PCIe do not automatically require a new socket.
