End of Production for AMD B650 Chipset: Motherboard Manufacturers Transitioning to B850 Chipsets with Scheduled Inventory Clearance in October

In a significant move, AMD has ceased the production of its B650 chipset, signaling a shift for motherboard manufacturers towards the newer B850 platform.

AMD Discontinues B650/B650E Chipset, Urges Transition to B850

According to Channel Gate, AMD has officially announced the termination of its B650 chipset production. The company has instructed motherboard vendors to pivot towards the more advanced AM5 800-series chipsets, specifically the B850 model.

In a notice regarding the latest offerings, AMD emphasized that the production of the B650 chipset has officially ended. Consequently, motherboard manufacturers can no longer order B650 chips. They are encouraged to fully transition to the B850 series. As manufacturers deplete their current inventory, the clearance operations are anticipated to wrap up before October, though market-level stock may take longer to resolve.

The B650 chipset, which encompasses the B650E variant, was introduced in October 2022 as an economical option for AM5 motherboards, typically retailing between $125 and $150. While initial prices did not meet this range, subsequent price reductions allowed some models to fall below $100. As of now, however, these motherboards are being phased out in favor of the newer B850 series.

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The latest reports indicate that production of the B650 chipsets has indeed concluded, and manufacturers expect to exhaust their inventory by October 2025. However, it may take longer for retail inventories to clear.

When comparing the AMD B850 chipset to its predecessor, the B650, the most notable enhancement is the support for PCIe 5.0. The B850 offers dedicated PCIe 5.0 lanes for NVMe devices, while B650 boards have optional PCIe 5.0 functionality at the discretion of the motherboard manufacturer. The B650E chipset supports 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes, aligning closely with the features of the X870 (Non-E) chipset.

AMD B850 motherboards on sale with discounts and shipping options. — Image Source: Newegg

Currently, several AMD B850 motherboards are available for about $100, with many others ranging from $110 to $130. In contrast, B650 motherboards maintain similar pricing, but their designs are now outdated, lacking support for higher memory frequencies offered by the new models.

Moreover, the Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs come pre-equipped with the necessary BIOS updates to function seamlessly with these chips, eliminating the need for further updates. Notably, older 600-series motherboards remain capable of powering the latest CPUs, maintaining substantial resale value and continuous support for newer AM5 processors due to AMD’s commitment to socket compatibility.

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