Amd to release zen sr3, sr5, and sr7 processors

With the arrival of the new processors based on the Zen architecture, AMD is preparing a new nomenclature that will make its chips much easier to compare with their Intel equivalents. The new AMD Summit Ridge processors will be divided into the three SR3, SR5 and SR7 ranges.

The new AMD processors will be the SR3, SR5 and SR7

AMD Summit Ridge will arrive in early 2017, to offer a real alternative to Intel in the market for high-performance x86 processors, these processors will arrive with very aggressive prices, since the top-of-the-range model is expected to be around $ 300. The Summit Ridge processors will be divided into the SR3, SR5 and SR7 ranges that will compete respectively with the Intel Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7.

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The arrival of overclocking oriented processors is also expected , so AMD could follow a similar strategy to Intel to offer only a few models with the multiplier unlocked, it remains to be seen if their processors will also be able to overclock in a more traditional way through the bus, something that has been possible so far in all AMD processors.

All of this will come accompanied by a reference heatsink capable of handling a TDP of up to 140W, so it should be sufficient for proper operation without the need to purchase a third-party solution, unless you want to apply a significant overclock. Recall that Summit Ridge will use the new AM4 socket and the top-of-the-range chipset will be the X370.

Source: wccftech