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AMD revives legacy CPUs and launches RX 9070 GRE at Computex

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AMD revived three legacy parts at Computex 2026, targeting budget‑conscious gamers. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D returns after a 2024 discontinuation, keeping its AM4 socket and DDR4 compatibility. Packaged as an Anniversary Edition, it ships with a Carbice Ice Pad thermal solution and carries a price tag of $349. AM4 celebrates a decade, showing AMD’s push to extend legacy support. Availability begins June 25.

Next up is the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, a trimmed‑down sibling of the 2023 7800X3D. Clock speeds drop to 4 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost, while all other specs match the higher‑end model. Priced at $329, it requires the newer AM5 platform and DDR5 memory, pushing system costs higher. AMD also pledged AM5 continuity through 2029, reassuring early adopters. Sales start July 16.

The Radeon RX 9070 GRE finally leaves China, joining the global market with a modest 48 compute units and a 2.22 GHz boost. Its 12 GB GDDR6 memory runs on a 192‑bit bus at 18 Gbps, and AMD claims a 21 % performance edge over Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti. Retailing for $549, it arrives June 2, giving DIY builders a mid‑range alternative. It pits AMD against Nvidia’s mid‑tier cards, expanding options.