Mobiles from the Ryzen 5000 lineup
Mobiles from the Ryzen 5000 lineup
A BIOS upgrade is needed for all boards to work with the 5000 series CPUs. No new motherboards or chipsets are coming out with these processors. If you plan to purchase a new board, ensure it mentions being compatible with Ryzen 5000 or has a BIOS flashback feature so you can update the BIOS without a CPU installed.
I understand that an x570 max model supports around 5000 compatible devices.
The top choice is choosing a motherboard with BIOS Flashback functionality, eliminating the need for a separate CPU update. Even Microcenter has started releasing updated boards, and stores are preparing ahead of this trend.
You may request the retaler to display the bios prior to sending. If unavailable, visit your nearby store and display it there. Alternatively, ask your friends for a third generation CPU.
Checking for 5000 readiness will likely cause some trouble. You rarely see the motherboard cases (especially in NL) during online purchases. Also, AMD shouldn't assume any BIOS updates can be applied through flashback. It's a bit frustrating, but I suppose a motherboard with a BIOS flashback is...