PC gamers have a date to mark on their calendars: August 23, 2024. ASUS has revealed that AMD will be hosting a special event at this year’s Gamescom, an event that could bring exciting new announcements and product reveals. Given AMD’s track record at past Gamescom conventions, there is speculation that we might see the unveiling of new processors, GPUs, and other key updates.
The Lead-Up to Gamescom 2024
In recent weeks, AMD has faced some challenges, notably delaying the launch of its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs. Originally slated for release on July 31, the launch was pushed back twice, with the final release dates landing on August 8 and August 15. The delays were attributed to manufacturing issues, including a notable problem where some processors were mislabeled, such as a Ryzen 7 9700X being mistakenly branded as a Ryzen 9 9700X. Although AMD identified some of these issues during testing, the full extent of the manufacturing errors remains unclear.
With the Ryzen 9000 lineup hitting retail shelves just days before Gamescom kicks off on August 21, the anticipation for AMD's event is building. According to VideoCardz, ASUS confirmed the AMD event while teasing a special-edition Radeon RX 7000 GPU themed around Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This GPU will be given away to one lucky attendee at the event, though specific details about the event itself have not yet been disclosed by ASUS or AMD.
What to Expect from AMD at Gamescom 2024
Historically, AMD has used Gamescom as a platform for significant product announcements. For instance, last year’s event saw the debut of the Radeon 7700 XT and Radeon 7800 XT GPUs. Given this precedent, there is speculation that AMD might use the August 23 event to reveal new products or provide updates on existing lines.
Potential announcements could include more information on the RDNA3 mobile lineup, such as the Radeon RX 7800M graphics card, as well as the Ryzen 9000X3D CPU series. There may also be updates on the 800 chipset motherboards. However, it’s important to note that AMD has not yet confirmed any specific product reveals for the event.