The AM4 socket had a good run. Too good, some might (and do) argue. We’ve seen it house some of the best processors and components AMD has ever released, design-wise, and we’ve seen AMD reclaim the crown of upper-echelon processing power for mainstream consumers with the 5000 series.
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But the AM4’s successful, vibrant life is coming to an end, and many consumers currently looking for a new build are at a proverbial crossroads. Do you build now, at the expense of a future upgrade in the coming years, or do you hold on and wait for the AM5 and all the wonderful possibilities that may come with it?
The question of whether or not you should wait for the AM5 socket comes down to a few key factors. First, what you plan to buy now, and second, what you expect to get by waiting for the AM5. Below, we'll take a look at what you can expect to get from the AM5 socket in terms of an upgrade path, and the argument against waiting for the next best thing.
No one knows exactly when AM5 will be released.
