AMD B650 Chipset Discontinuation Announced, Transition to B850 Chipset with Remaining Stocks Available for Limited Time

Recent reports suggest that AMD has officially phased out the B650 Chipset for its motherboards, although other models within the 600-series will remain available to consumers. This move aligns with AMD’s strategy to transition towards the newer 800-series motherboards.

AMD B650 Chipset Officially Discontinued, Remaining Inventory Set for Q2 Availability

Initially launched in 2022, the B650 chipset was one of AMD’s first offerings designed specifically for the AM5 platform to accommodate the Ryzen 7000 series processors. Additionally, it supports the newer Ryzen 9000 chips. However, recent information indicates that the B650 chipset has officially reached its end-of-life stage.

According to the latest updates, the discontinuation of the B650 chipset means that it will soon be unavailable in the market. Nonetheless, due to a surplus of existing inventory, B650 motherboards will still be sold throughout the second quarter. Reports suggest that manufacturers will have ample time to clear their stocks, with B650M chipset motherboards likely remaining available well into the third quarter.

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Latest news: AMD has announced the discontinuation of its B650 chipset production line, and it has officially entered the phase of clearing out remaining inventory. This will continue until AMD and motherboard manufacturers deplete their stock. However, there are two major trends to note regarding the B650 series:

Following the discontinuation of the B650 chipset production line, it is expected that there will still be a significant amount of inventory. According to AMD, the sales plan for clearing B650M series inventory will continue until Q3.

The depletion of remaining B650 series motherboards is expected to take some time. There will still be inventory available for sale in Q2, but the stock of B650M chipsets is projected to become increasingly scarce over time.

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Interestingly, ASUS has recently introduced some new B650 models this quarter, indicating that the decision by AMD to discontinue the chipset appears rather abrupt. Nevertheless, the company intends for the B850 chipset to take the place of the B650 lineup, with anticipated price reductions arriving in the fourth quarter of this year. Despite its discontinuation, the B650 chipset remains one of the most cost-effective options for AM5 consumers, providing both CPU and memory overclocking capabilities. Notably, the B650E variant included native support for PCI-E Gen 5.0, a feature that will continue with the new B850 chipset.

As for the rest of the 600-series motherboards, it remains uncertain if they will also be phased out this year, although replacements exist within the 800 series. For instance, the X670/X670E chipsets are set to be replaced by the upcoming X870/X870E models, which integrate contemporary features. Typically, the X670/X870 and B850 chipset motherboards carry a higher price tag compared to their B650 counterparts. Given that B650 boards represent a more accessible option for high-performance chips like the Ryzen 7000X3D and 9000X3D, many consumers are likely to opt for these budget-friendly solutions.

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