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AMD Drops Ryzen CPU Prices Bigtime - By Up to 30 Percent
AMD is reducing prices on a lot of SKUs in the Ryzen processor lineup, in an attempt to attack Intel. Not every Ryzen and Threadripper processor is getting a price reduction, one processor is even seeing a price reduction of 30 percent. These are significant reductions.
The new prices still need to kick in on a global scale but on sites like Amazon you can already see the reduction. Basically, the entire Ryzen 7-series lineup can be spotted under a sub $350 marker, and that includes the flagship 1800X, the 1700X at $309, and the 1700 non-X at $299 (my personal favorite 8-core part price/perf ratios wise).
Another one of my favorites is the Ryzen 5 1600, that one sees a reduction of 14%, a 6-core 12-threaded part at 189 SD now, that's golden value. Have a peek at the table below, also added are the new G (embedded Vega) parts, prices on these are not yet available:
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Old Price | New Price | Reduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threadripper 1950X | 16/32 | $999 | $999 | |
| Threadripper 1920X | 12/24 | $799 | $799 | |
| Threadripper 1900X | 8/16 | $549 | $449 | 18% |
| Ryzen 7 1800X | 8/16 | $499 | $349 | 30% |
| Ryzen 7 1700X | 8/16 | $399 | $309 | 22.5% |
| Ryzen 7 1700 | 8/16 | $329 | $299 | 9% |
| Ryzen 5 1600X | 6/12 | $249 | $219 | 12% |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 6/12 | $219 | $189 | 14% |
| Ryzen 5 1500X | 4/8 | $189 | $174 | 8% |
| Ryzen 5 2400G | 4/8 | $169 | ||
| Ryzen 3 1300X | 4/4 | $129 | $129 | |
| Ryzen 3 2200G | 4/4 | $99 | ||
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#5508357 Posted on: 01/08/2018 09:26 AM
I guess they are clearing stocks ahead of any Zen refresh, some pretty good deals there.
I guess they are clearing stocks ahead of any Zen refresh, some pretty good deals there.
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#5508362 Posted on: 01/08/2018 09:33 AM
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
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#5508366 Posted on: 01/08/2018 09:56 AM
I already grabbed my 1600 at that price on black Friday so I'm happy. But this is the time to jump on a new platform if u haven't and don't mind paying as much for ram as u do a cup.
I already grabbed my 1600 at that price on black Friday so I'm happy. But this is the time to jump on a new platform if u haven't and don't mind paying as much for ram as u do a cup.
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#5508371 Posted on: 01/08/2018 10:10 AM
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
Meanwhile in Australia.
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
Meanwhile in Australia.
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#5508375 Posted on: 01/08/2018 10:22 AM
In italy a 1700x is priced like a 7700k, is about 150 euro less than before O_O
https://www.amazon.it/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?__mk_it_IT=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=1700x.
I'm really tempted but i can get an 8700k for 370 euro...and its really time to change my fx 8350
In italy a 1700x is priced like a 7700k, is about 150 euro less than before O_O
https://www.amazon.it/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?__mk_it_IT=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=1700x.
I'm really tempted but i can get an 8700k for 370 euro...and its really time to change my fx 8350
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#5508377 Posted on: 01/08/2018 10:45 AM
The German Amazon obviously just didn't reduce their price (500USD ~ 405EUR) and neither did the Australian (635AUD ~ 390 EUR).
Either way, they are just clearing stock for the Zen+, so I'd wait for that. Although since the chipset is compatible and so you don't have to change anything else, it might be a nice buy anyway.
The German Amazon obviously just didn't reduce their price (500USD ~ 405EUR) and neither did the Australian (635AUD ~ 390 EUR).
Either way, they are just clearing stock for the Zen+, so I'd wait for that. Although since the chipset is compatible and so you don't have to change anything else, it might be a nice buy anyway.
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#5508379 Posted on: 01/08/2018 10:55 AM
The German Amazon obviously just didn't reduce their price (500USD ~ 405EUR) and neither did the Australian (635AUD ~ 390 EUR).
Either way, they are just clearing stock for the Zen+, so I'd wait for that. Although since the chipset is compatible and so you don't have to change anything else, it might be a nice buy anyway.
Zen+ can be a potential upgrade for me, however if it won't be able to reach 4.5ghz OC, won't see a point to move from my i7-4770k @4.5.
However those 8 cores are bloody attractive for the long run!
The German Amazon obviously just didn't reduce their price (500USD ~ 405EUR) and neither did the Australian (635AUD ~ 390 EUR).
Either way, they are just clearing stock for the Zen+, so I'd wait for that. Although since the chipset is compatible and so you don't have to change anything else, it might be a nice buy anyway.
Zen+ can be a potential upgrade for me, however if it won't be able to reach 4.5ghz OC, won't see a point to move from my i7-4770k @4.5.
However those 8 cores are bloody attractive for the long run!
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#5508381 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:00 AM
In italy a 1700x is priced like a 7700k, is about 150 euro less than before O_O
https://www.amazon.it/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?__mk_it_IT=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=1700x.
I'm really tempted but i can get an 8700k for 370 euro...and its really time to change my fx 8350
And you can get a Ryzen 1600 for 207 EUR.
In italy a 1700x is priced like a 7700k, is about 150 euro less than before O_O
https://www.amazon.it/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?__mk_it_IT=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=1700x.
I'm really tempted but i can get an 8700k for 370 euro...and its really time to change my fx 8350
And you can get a Ryzen 1600 for 207 EUR.
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#5508384 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:11 AM
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
At least you are lucky as germany is one of the favorite land of AMD: you have it "in stock"
2 friend bought AMD Ryzen board with processor in october, only one Ryzen were in stock, we are in january, still no stock... he have useless motherboard as he have sold his old rig to made the new one
I am very tempted with a Ryzen HTPC/small game machine to replace my old G3258... but i really hate AMD's commercial strategy, and it frightened me a bit.
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
At least you are lucky as germany is one of the favorite land of AMD: you have it "in stock"
2 friend bought AMD Ryzen board with processor in october, only one Ryzen were in stock, we are in january, still no stock... he have useless motherboard as he have sold his old rig to made the new one
I am very tempted with a Ryzen HTPC/small game machine to replace my old G3258... but i really hate AMD's commercial strategy, and it frightened me a bit.
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#5508386 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:21 AM
Zen+ can be a potential upgrade for me, however if it won't be able to reach 4.5ghz OC, won't see a point to move from my i7-4770k @4.5.
However those 8 cores are bloody attractive for the long run!
Ryzen at 4.5 ghz cannot be compared to I7 4770k at 4.5 ghz exept on paper because they are not from same generation, family and technology (best exemple Core2 duo at 2.0 ghz compared to Pentium D at 3.0 ghz).
Right now in most of the case, Ryzen below 4.5 ghz outperform 4770k at 4.5 ghz if you have the right RAM (DDR4 3200 OC min)
Zen+ can be a potential upgrade for me, however if it won't be able to reach 4.5ghz OC, won't see a point to move from my i7-4770k @4.5.
However those 8 cores are bloody attractive for the long run!
Ryzen at 4.5 ghz cannot be compared to I7 4770k at 4.5 ghz exept on paper because they are not from same generation, family and technology (best exemple Core2 duo at 2.0 ghz compared to Pentium D at 3.0 ghz).
Right now in most of the case, Ryzen below 4.5 ghz outperform 4770k at 4.5 ghz if you have the right RAM (DDR4 3200 OC min)
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#5508390 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:34 AM
Is this a drop in price for consumers or a drop for retailers buying in bulk and selling them off? In any case, might be some time I think before consumers see the price drop.
Is this a drop in price for consumers or a drop for retailers buying in bulk and selling them off? In any case, might be some time I think before consumers see the price drop.
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#5508394 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:37 AM
mmm...no thx...the least worth getting is 1600x not less. Is still very affordable, more or less 20 euro difference from 1600 on amazon.
Is this a drop in price for consumers or a drop for retailers buying in bulk and selling them off? In any case, might be some time I think before consumers see the price drop.
And you can get a Ryzen 1600 for 207 EUR.
mmm...no thx...the least worth getting is 1600x not less. Is still very affordable, more or less 20 euro difference from 1600 on amazon.
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#5508403 Posted on: 01/08/2018 11:53 AM
Hahahah Thats my boys, Go Amd!!! I knew they had it in them just a matter of time.
Hahahah Thats my boys, Go Amd!!! I knew they had it in them just a matter of time.
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#5508410 Posted on: 01/08/2018 12:29 PM
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
£314 on Amazon UK,
Meanwhile in Europe.....
( amazon.de )
£314 on Amazon UK,
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Oh my! AMD is gunning with everything they have and rest assured they're moving Intel in a big way.