The AM4 socket launched in September 2016, so we’re closing in on a decade of Ryzen processors. AM4 supports a massive array of processors, meaning there is no shortage of CPUs to choose from. However, AMD thinks otherwise as they continue to support the aging platform with new AM4 chips.

We saw the Ryzen 7 5800XT and the Ryzen 9 5900XT release with the Ryzen 9000 processors, which was surprising, but now it seems like more AM4 processors are on the way.

More AM4 processors: yay or nay?

It is certainly nice to see AMD supporting an aging platform. It has already stated that it'll support the AM5 platform in the same way until at least 2027. The emphasis here is on “at least,” meaning it could go beyond 2027, and seeing how the AM4 platform is treated, it wouldn't be surprising.

That said, according to a post by 188号(@momomo_us), we might be getting two new processors. One of the processors mentioned is the Ryzen 3 5300G, which has already been released. However, the Ryzen 5 5600T is new, and it seems like we might be getting a 5600XT as well.

On the MAG X570 Tomahawk WiFi motherboard support page, the 5600T is listed as one of the supported CPUs. It has a 3.5 GHz clock speed, 32 MB L3 cache, and 65W TDP, all of which align with the 5600 CPU lineup.

Furthermore, ASUS's CPU support page lists the 5600T as well as the 5600XT, which has a 3.8 GHz clock speed, six cores, 32 MB L3 cache, and 65W TDP. The only difference between these two processors seems to be the clock speed, with the 5600XT taking the lead with 0.3 GHz.

More AM4 CPUs, but why?

So, the entry-level Ryzen 5 5000 series processor family will grow by two, but the question is: why does AMD keep churning out more processors in the mix without any significant improvements? What data do they have that suggests the community wants more of the same processors we already have?

Maybe time will answer these questions, or maybe AMD really is trying to empty its stock of older chips; who knows? We'll see how these processors do in the market, as the 5800XT and 5900XT didn't seem to make much of an impact. On top of that, with the release of the 9800X3D expected by the end of this month, it could completely overshadow the release of these “new” processors whenever they arrive.

On the flip side, if you've got the 5800XT or the 5900XT and were looking for suitable GPUs to pair them with, we've got you covered with our best GPU for Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT guides with top picks. AMD has confirmed that it wants similar socket longevity with AM5, so there’s plenty of time to think about which platform works best for you right now.

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