AMD Reveals 50th Anniversary Celebratory Ryzen and Radeon Products

April 30, 2019 0 By Reyjon Oregas

AMD will celebrate its 50th anniversary in the semiconductor industry on May 1. To commemorate this milestone, AMD unveils its new “Gold Edition” versions of Ryzeon 7 2700x and AMD Radeon VII graphics card.

“For a half century, AMD pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in high-performance computing to create new experiences and possibilities for hundreds of millions of people. We celebrate this moment with our fans around the world who inspire us to push forward in that spirit for another fifty years to 2069 and beyond.” – John Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer at AMD.

The new Gold Edition Ryzen processor and Radeon VII graphics card invite fans to celebrate the 50th-year of AMD in the industry. Optimized for gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor is a top-seller at etailers thanks to enthusiasts worldwide. Aside from having top-of-the-line performance, the Ryzen 7 2700X processor comes with an imprinted signature of Dr. Lisa Su and comes in gold AMD50 packaging.
The Radeon VII graphics card, on the other hand, features a vibrant red shroud and gold AMD50 packaging. As the world’s first 7nm graphics card, the Radeon VII delivers exceptional performance for the latest AAA games, VR and eSports title, demanding 3d rendering and next-generation compute workloads.
Customers who purchase Gold Edition AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards from April 29 to June 8, 2019 will also receive:

  • AMD50 Game Bundle: Gamers who purchase Gold Edition products — as well as other eligible AMD Ryzen processors, Radeon graphics cards, or Ryzen and Radeon-powered PCs will receive a coupon code for a free PC version of World War Z. They will also receive a coupon code for a free PC version of Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2 Gold Edition, which includes a Year 1 Season Pass providing one-week early access to all Year 1 Episodes; eight classified assignments and assignment rewards (backpack trophies); instant unlock of three new specializations as they release; an agent ward outfit, scout emote, and additional bounties and projects; as well as an exclusive AMD50 in-game armband.

  • AMD50 Tribute T-Shirt and CEO Dr. Lisa Su-Autographed Sticker: To mark this milestone in the company’s history, every Gold Edition AMD Ryzen and Radeon product will include an AMD50 sticker signed by the AMD CEO and a coupon to redeem for a free AMD 50th anniversary t-shirt.

AMD Deals at Best Buy and other Retailers/Etailers

Select retailers and etailers worldwide plan to offer special deals on select AMD products during the AMD50 promotional period beginning April 29 through June 8, 2019. For example, Best Buy is launching a one-day AMD 50th Anniversary sale on May 1, 2019, offering up to $150 USD off select AMD products, including AMD-powered PCs and notebooks, Ryzen processors, and Radeon graphics. The promotion is available exclusively to Best Buy customers in the U.S.

Visit local retail/etail sites for details about local promotions, and visit Best Buy on May 1 for more information about its promotional offers.

Pricing and Availability

The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Gold Edition processor is available now for a limited time for $329 USD MSRP from select retailers/etailers in select countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific region. The AMD Radeon VII Gold Edition graphics card is available now for a limited time for $699 USD MSRP from AMD.com and JD.com. Visit the AMD50 website for more information.