AMD has stopped manufacturing B650 chipsets for computer motherboards but continues to sell other 600-series models. The company launched B650 chipsets in 2022 to work with Ryzen 7000 processors. These same chips also support newer Ryzen 9000 models. Reports indicate that AMD has decided to end B650 production completely. The move surprises many people because ASUS just released new B650 motherboards this quarter.
Stores will continue to sell B650 motherboards through the second quarter because companies have a large amount of inventory remaining. The smaller B650M versions will remain available for even longer and are likely to sell into the third quarter. AMD and motherboard makers need time to clear their warehouse stock before stopping sales entirely. Computer builders can still find these affordable options for several more months.
AMD aims to replace the older B650 chipset lineup completely with the newer B850 chipset. The B650 remains one of the most affordable AM5 options that support CPU and memory overclocking features. Price cuts are expected to arrive during the fourth quarter as companies clear their remaining inventory. Most users choose B650 boards because they cost less than X670 and B850 alternatives, but work great with high-end processors.
Stores will continue to sell B650 motherboards through the second quarter because companies have a large amount of inventory remaining. The smaller B650M versions will remain available for even longer and are likely to sell into the third quarter. AMD and motherboard makers need time to clear their warehouse stock before stopping sales entirely. Computer builders can still find these affordable options for several more months.
AMD aims to replace the older B650 chipset lineup completely with the newer B850 chipset. The B650 remains one of the most affordable AM5 options that support CPU and memory overclocking features. Price cuts are expected to arrive during the fourth quarter as companies clear their remaining inventory. Most users choose B650 boards because they cost less than X670 and B850 alternatives, but work great with high-end processors.
