AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs see major price cuts following Intel Arrow Lake launch

What just happened? AMD launched the Ryzen 9000 series "Granite Range" CPUs in late August, but recent developments suggest that they may not be selling as well as the company might have expected. Team Red recently announced sweeping price cuts for the entire Ryzen 9000 lineup as part of an "Early Holiday Promotion," with the markdown ranging between $30 and $50.

The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X received a $50 price cut, which saw it knocked down to $599 from its original $649 MSRP. The CPU is currently retailing at that price on both Amazon and Newegg. Pricing in the UK also dropped by £50 and is currently available for £560 on Overclockers.co.uk.

The three other SKUs in the lineup officially only received a $30 price cut. The Ryzen 9 9900X dropped from $499 to $469, but it's priced even lower on Amazon and Newegg. When last checked ...