AMD: Lisa Su backed Ryzen 7 5800X3D revival
AMD's Travis Kirsch said the CEO was among those who first suggested bringing back the AM4 chip, which the company calls a final gift to DDR4 users.
AMD CEO Lisa Su was among those who originally suggested reviving the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD's Travis Kirsch said in an interview with Tech+, according to pcgamer.com. Kirsch said Su backed the idea of bringing the AM4 processor back to market.
Kirsch described the re-release as a final gift to loyal AM4 users, giving them one last chance to upgrade their DDR4 systems. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D returned in its 10th Anniversary form earlier in 2026, with a release date of June 25, 2026.
Restarting production lines for the chip took time, Kirsch said, and the plan predated changes in the memory market. He also said the re-release was not conceived as a solution to the DDR5 shortage.
At Computex 2026, AMD's David McAfee described the re-release process as very hard. DDR5 prices had been surging since October 2025, a backdrop AMD says did not drive the decision.
Kirsch said AM4 shipments remain very strong and that AM5 growth is showing up in models with 3D V-Cache. He declined to give an AM4-to-AM5 shipment ratio or a date for a possible AM6 platform. AMD's next-generation Zen 6 CPUs will use the existing AM5 socket.
Quick answers
When did the Ryzen 7 5800X3D return?
The chip was re-released in its 10th Anniversary form earlier in 2026, with a release date of June 25, 2026.
Who suggested reviving the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
According to AMD's Travis Kirsch, CEO Lisa Su was among those who originally suggested the revival.
Will AMD's Zen 6 CPUs use AM5?
Yes, AMD's next-generation Zen 6 CPUs will use the existing AM5 socket.