1. AMD has announced the suggested retail prices for its Ryzen 9000 series CPUs based on Zen 5, with all models being cheaper than their Ryzen 7000 predecessors. 2. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X is priced at $649, a $50 reduction from the Ryzen 9 7950X. 3. The pricing strategy suggests AMD's competitive stance in the CPU market, offering consumers more affordable options.