AMD used Computex 2026 to look both backward and forward, reviving the Ryzen 7 5800X3D while laying out new options for AM5 and Radeon buyers.
Computex is a showcase of the latest and greatest technology from around the world, and this year AMD took the time to celebrate the past by announcing the re-release of the 5800X3D. The announcement marks 10 years since the AM4 platform first hit PCs everywhere. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, a commemorative re-release of the chip that first brought cache-stacking architecture to market, arrives June 25 at a suggested price of $349 USD.
Carrying eight Zen 3 cores and 96 MB of total cache, it remains compatible with AMD 400 and 500 series motherboards. That means millions of existing AM4 owners can upgrade without replacing their memory or motherboard. AMD called AM4 one of the longest-running platforms in desktop PC history, spanning more than 10 years and five generations of Ryzen processors. It is strange to see a chip first launched in 2022 make a comeback years later, but in a world where many PC components are shooting up in price due to AI buildout, it makes sense to give people options to upgrade without leaving behind parts that still work.
Looking a bit more modern, the company also announced the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an AM5 processor aimed at bringing 3D V-Cache to a wider audience. Arriving July 16 at US$329, it features eight Zen 4 cores, 104 MB of total cache and a boost clock of up to 4.5 GHz. AMD also formalized its commitment to the AM5 platform with drop-in upgrade support and new architectures planned through 2029, offering a cheaper option for buyers who want the X3D feature but do not want to spend the price of newer chips like the Ryzen 7 9850X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D.
On the graphics side, AMD expanded global availability of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which is on sale June 1 at US$549. Built on the RDNA 4 architecture with 12 GB of video memory, the card targets 1440p gamers and supports more than 300 titles with AMD FSR upscaling technologies. AMD also confirmed that FSR 4.1 upscaling support will extend to RDNA 3 GPUs in July 2026, broadening access to the technology across its previous-generation hardware.
While the card offers many of the same features as the more powerful Radeon RX 9070 and Radeon RX 9070 XT, it does so at a slightly lower price. That comes with some tradeoffs, including less RAM (12 GB compared with 16 GB) and slightly lower performance.
Rounding out the announcements, AMD introduced its EXPO Ultra Low Latency memory standard, which will be available from certified partners in June 2026. The company says it delivers an average four per cent FPS increase over standard EXPO memory and a 13 percent gain compared with base JEDEC speeds across more than 30 games.
While this is a much more toned-down launch than past Computex announcements, it is good to see some options at price points people can actually afford. With PC computing becoming more out of reach in recent months, anything that eases the burden on new buyers or those looking to upgrade is a good thing. Stay tuned to CGMagazine for all the news, details and announcements out of Computex.
