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Black Friday AMD Deals 2023

How to get the best deals on all things team red
Last Updated on November 17, 2023
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Black Friday AMD deals in 2023 are an ideal way to save a good chunk of change on some of team red’s graphics cards and processors. Simply put, if Radeon GPUs and Ryzen processors are what you want to run inside your machine, then you’re not going to want to miss out on these offers.

It’s a big year in the world of PC gaming. The brand has released its Ryzen 7000 series, with Zen 4 architecture proving incredibly powerful from the results we’ve had our hands on. That’s what makes the Black Friday AMD deals as promising as they are, as while rates on the latest Zen 4 chipsets aren’t guaranteed, there’s always a chance here. Not to mention the video cards.

Black Friday AMD Ryzen CPU & Radeon GPU deals 2023

What are some of the AMD products we are most hoping will go on offer this Black Friday?

At the top of the pile of AMD CPUs that we are looking forward to going on offer this Black Friday is the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. This is AMD’s latest addition to their top-tier list of CPUs and is perfect for a powerful gaming PC build thanks to its 3D V-cache capabilities. The flagship components like this are bound to turn heads this Black Friday however there are some more budget-friendly options that we are looking towards as well. With impressive gaming performance and overclocking potential, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is a great choice for those on a budget, and it could be even cheaper if we’re gifted a generous Black Friday deal.

In terms of their GPUs, the hottest pick in town is going to be any version of their Radeon 7900 XTX, of which our favorite is the PowerColor Red Devil Radeon RX 7900 XTX. With this, you’ll find some of the most powerful graphical processing on the AMD side. That said, we’ll be interested to see if the still relatively young Radeon 7800 XT and 7700 XT will go on offer. Black Friday would then make for possibly the best opportunity to pick up these up-to-date GPUs for a great price.

Where to find the best Black Friday AMD deals

Getting your hands on some of the best Black Friday AMD deals doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ve kept our eyes on many different storefronts over the years and like to think we know a good deal when we see one. In general, we recommend Amazon, but you should also check out places like Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg for a wider variety of choices.

When do Black Friday AMD deals start in 2023?

Black Friday itself is slated for November 24th, but that’s not the whole story. You see, we’ve observed the offers themselves rolling in earlier than that and throughout Cyber Week too. In a trend that can be described as a bit of a free-for-all, many retailers tend to battle things out to fight for your money. This means competitive rates for you if you know how to shop around effectively.

How to get the best Black Friday AMD deals in 2023

It should come as no surprise, but you get the best Black Friday AMD deals by opening as many avenues as you can. While one storefront, such as Amazon or Best Buy, can offer attractive savings, keeping a close watch on all relevant retailers means you can compare and contrast. Newegg could have AMD items cheaper or vice versa.

Another thing to keep in mind is the pricing histories of AMD products. With the Ryzen 5000 processor line now in its twilight era, we should be seeing historic lowest-ever prices across the board. Same, too, with the Radeon 6000 series of graphics cards as the 7000 generation takes priority. Honey (for Amazon) and CamelCamelCamel (everything else) is your ticket here.

These browser extensions allow you to view an accurate and up-to-date account of particular AMD products. The former is exclusively for Amazon and the latter works across basically every online site you can imagine. Knowing the actual market value, and not just MSRP will help you invest in team red items without buyers’ remorse.

What to consider with Black Friday AMD deals

Processors

AMD’s gaming processors are known as the Ryzen line. The current generation is the 5000 series, with the 7000 line right around the corner. Regardless of generation, they come in three distinct varieties; Ryzen 5, 7, and 9. The higher the numbers, the more cores, and threads which leads to better overall performance. The upcoming generation uses socket AM5 Mobos and not AM4.

Graphics cards

AMD graphics cards cover everyone from budget gamers all the way up to the power users. The most recent GPU generation is the Radeon RX 7000 series, and this spans many different graphics cards, such as the budget 7600 and the 7700XT. Mid-range options include 7800XT and 7900GRE. For the higher-end, 7900XT, and 7900XTX.

Are AMD graphics cards worth it?

AMD graphics cards may, arguably, lack the same name-brand appeal as Nvidia RTX, but they generally represent good value for money. The highest-end of RDNA 2 architecture GPUs are also significantly cheaper than the competition than what team green is offering.

Shaun is the editor of SPCR and a contributor to PCGuide. Shaun has a broad interest in technology from all things PC gaming to standard household tech.