From Tom's Hardware: In tech, the old is often replaced to accommodate the introduction of the new. AMD has confirmed to Tom's Hardware that the chipmaker is effectively discontinuing the B650 chipset. The objective is to facilitate the transition to the new B850 chipset.
"AMD is working with channel partners to transition the B650 chipset to B850, offering improved connectivity and expanded PCIe Gen 5 support. With faster storage, more flexible expansion, and advanced networking capabilities, the B850 chipset provides a future-ready AM5 platform for gamers, creators, and professionals. The transition is already underway, with existing B650 stock at retail being depleted over the coming quarters," an AMD representative told Tom's Hardware.
AMD introduced the B650 chipset in 2022 to provide consumers with an affordable entry point into the AM5 platform. The keyword here is "affordable," as the B650 chipset isn't the entry-level SKU for AMD's 600-series chipset. Subsequently, the chipmaker launched the A620 chipset a year later, targeting buyers who seek only essential features.
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