Rumors and Production
AMD has not released any Zen 5 performance data yet, but it is speculated that the newer architecture would have between a 20% to 30% IPC gain over Zen 4.
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Competition with Intel
Intel, AMD's biggest competitor, recently unveiled its full lineup of 14th Generation Core mobile and desktop processors at CES 2024, giving consumers a wide range of CPU options, from the budget-friendly Intel Core i3-14100, all the way to the extreme Intel Core i9-14900. Leakers have claimed that Intel could be preparing to launch a 'Black Edition' Core i5-14490F for the Chinese market, a processor that would likely directly compete against the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X or a Zen 5 successor.
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Potential Impact on the Market
As processors like the Zen 4-powered AMD Ryzen 5 7600X are currently some of the best choices for AMD gaming CPUs right now, it would not be surprising for a more powerful replacement in the same price bracket to become a popular pick among gamers.
