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AMD's 2nd generation Ryzen multicore processors build upon the success of the 1st gen making them hard to ignore if you are looking to build a powerful PC for any purpose!

The 2nd Generation Ryzen Processors can provide faster and smoother computing experiences. Allow Ryzen to power your experience and be prepared to dominate tasks both in-game and out. Driven into existence by the user's passion AMD have forged a processor with the performance power to dominate your favourite applications, games and more.

Zen+ on 2nd Gen Ryzen

The 2nd Gen 2000 Series AMD Ryzen processors build on the phenomenal performance the world witnessed with the legendary 14nm 'Zen' Architecture, by moving to a smaller fabrication process to deliver more efficient chips, running faster and cooler, while infusing the latest innovative technologies from AMD. This 12nm ‘Zen+’ Architecture at the heart of Ryzen 2nd Gen CPUs allows AMD to deliver some of the best performing processors, ever. To find out which cooler is supplied with your choice of CPU, please take a look here.

AMD Wraith cooling for socket AM4

AMD have stepped up the ante with a whole new line of AMD Wraith Coolers for the Ryzen 2000 processors. For example, the Ryzen 7 2700 AMD CPU comes free with the RGB Wraith-Spire cooler that features quiet acoustics coupled with capable thermal performance. This cooler features a configurable LED illumination so your Ryzen processor looks as good as it performs. RGB color control is available when you choose a compatible motherboard like the ASRock RGB LED, ASUS Aura sync, Biostar VIVID LED DJ, Gigabyte RGB Fusion, and MSI Mystic Light.

X470 motherboard optimised

The 2nd Gen. AMD Ryzen processors using ‘Zen+’ are optimised for use with the brand new X470 motherboard platform, allowing users to take advantage of all the improvements and new technologies packed into the ultra-small 12nm CPU die.

Compatible with existing AMD motherboards

Already have an AM4 Motherboard, or don't need all the features of the X470? Don't sweat. AMD AM4 motherboards shipping now with the ‘AMD Ryzen Desktop 2000 Ready’ badge on the box are guaranteed to be compatible, while many motherboard manufacturers are offering BIOS updates to enable support on previously purchased motherboards. Once you know your AM4 motherboard is compatible, or you have installed your BIOS update, installation is the same as any other Ryzen 3, 5 or 7 Processor. Even better – cooler compatibility is the same too!