Ryzen 2 is coming! On the 300 series motherboard still use

The latest updates about the Ryzen 2 generation, shared in the "News Tea Fan Fan" this morning, sparked a lot of discussions among young users. With the new manufacturing process, AMD managed to boost clock speeds and improve cache performance, enabling higher memory bandwidth. This has led to significant performance improvements for AMD processors, which have long been known for their strong memory handling capabilities. It's impressive to see how far they've come. The current Ryzen series is already powerful enough, and with new dynamic acceleration technology and advanced multi-core algorithms, it can handle single-core and multi-threaded tasks more efficiently, making it capable of competing with the 8th generation Intel Core and even the upcoming 9th generation.

The old motherboard still works!

AMD’s commitment to “upward compatibility” is truly commendable. It’s incredibly convenient that you can use a new CPU without upgrading your motherboard. The Ryzen 2 series is no exception — it supports the 300-series chipsets, meaning you can keep your existing motherboard. As an improved version of the first-generation Ryzen, this compatibility makes perfect sense. It's also a common practice for AMD. While the 400-series chipsets offer some new high-end features, they might not be as appealing for mainstream users. Are you ready to buy two NVMe SSDs and set up RAID? Well, if you're a power user, you might want to check out the Core X series or Threadripper. For most of us, though, it's just not necessary.

New Ryzen + old motherboard = great value!

Based on the information released so far, except for the Ryzen 2700X (which has a 105W TDP that may cause issues), other Ryzen 2 processors are well-suited for 300-series motherboards. Considering cost-effectiveness, the recommended combination is B350 + Ryzen 5 2600. The B350 board offers excellent value, and the Ryzen 5 2600, priced around 1,300 RMB, could be even cheaper in the market. Its 65W TDP makes it ideal for small form factor builds. Upgrading from the previous generation is smooth and flexible, giving users more options for system configurations. Most daily needs will be easily met. However, we don’t recommend buying X370 motherboards anymore, as they’re likely to be phased out soon.

Upgrade Ryzen 5 2600 on B350 Small Motherboard

Why does AMD use pins instead of LGA?

AMD has always used a pin-based socket design rather than Intel's LGA (land grid array). One reason is that AMD has long relied on pin sockets, which are easier to manage. Another factor is patent restrictions — Intel patented the LGA interface. While LGA may seem more convenient, it actually shifts installation risks to the motherboard. In terms of electrical performance and reliability, there's no real advantage to LGA. However, it allows Intel to pass on costs and risks to motherboard manufacturers. Although AMD may eventually switch to LGA, for now, it continues using the pin-based design on the 400-series, keeping things user-friendly. The pin design is more durable and less prone to damage compared to LGA, which can be tricky to repair if bent or broken.

LGA pins on the motherboard are also easily damaged and harder to repair

AMD high-end processors also began using LGA package