Allen
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AMD Raven Ridge Desktop APU Support Can Be Added To Your AM4 Motherboard Now Through A BIOS Update .. The AMD AM4 chipset based motherboards have officially supported Raven Ridge processors since launch, only the BIOS needed update. The AM4 platform is said to offer longevity to users meaning that AMD will extend CPU support on the platform beyond Summit Ridge (Ryzen) and Bristol Ridge (9th Gen APU). We know that after Raven Ridge support, these motherboards will also get Pinnacle Ridge CPU support which are expected to launch next year. Overall, unlike Intel who demand users to shift over from older platforms to use their new chips, AMD does offer a better upgrade path to their consumers...
Another "bang for buck" aspect of AMD vs Intel. One can use the same motherboard for new mainstream CPU and APU products over a period of years.
Parenthetically, Threadripper uses a different motherboard -- because the socket is so big to accommodate all the cores -- up to 32 cores/64 threads are expected eventually -- not a mainstream part. However, I expect the Threadripper motherboard to stay relevant as new Threadrippers arrive.
My gaming motherboard's BIOS support page does not show this update, yet. However, this announcement only means the generic BIOS is available to the manufacturers. They have to implement it for each motherboard.
