Processors Ryzen 5000 will be released around November. They are compatible with AMD 500 chipset motherboards. But what about older versions like AMD 400?

AMD 400 chipset motherboards are compatible

MSI just confirmed via their press release that the motherboards from AMD 400 chipset will be compatible with these new Ryzen 5000 processors. However, a Bios update would be necessary so that old motherboards can take into account the new processors based onzen3 architecture. The updates will be available from MSI and those who own the 400 series motherboards will be able to use these software upgrades. All cards will be supported by MSI while AMD only supports certain families of this 400 series.

Ryzen 5000 processors will be available from 5 November 20. Their prices vary depending on the range: Ryzen 5 5600 will cost €315, Ryzen 7 5800X at €475 and Ryzen 9 5950X at €850. The manufacturer announces a 25% increase in performance compared to the Zen2 generation. These processors are standard 7nm. We should wait for the Zen4 architecture to cut CPUs to 5nm. For the most efficient in the series: the Ryzen 9 5950X, has 16 cores and 32 threads. Its nominal clock frequency is 3.4 GHz, reaching a maximum frequency of 4.9 GHz in boost mode. It has 70 MB cache for a TDP of 105 Watts. As for the Ryzen 7 5800, it has 8 cores and 16 threads. It has an operating frequency of 3.8 GHz and a maximum boost frequency of 4.7 GHz. The latter has 36 MB of cache memory and a TDP of 105 Watts.

Owners of 400 motherboard chipsets can therefore rejoice as they will be able to purchase these new processors without worrying about compatibility. Bios needs to be updated and that’s it.

MSI will produce the necessary updates

MSI has already released Bios updates for the 500 series. Updates for the 400 series are coming soon. From AMD’s side, it will be around January 2021. Currently, AMD does not plan to provide an update to the AMD 300 series motherboard chipsets to accommodate the Ryzen 5000 series. MSI, from for its part, has already started developing a Bios update so that the AMD 300 family can also benefit from these new processors.