AMD AM5 Socket (LGA1718)

AM5 is AMD's current mainstream desktop socket, introduced with Zen 4 (Ryzen 7000 series) in September 2022. Unlike previous AMD sockets it uses an LGA-style layout with 1718 pins on the motherboard rather than the CPU. AM5 is DDR5-exclusive and supports PCIe 5.0. It is designed with long-term compatibility in mind, supporting Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series (Zen 4, Zen 4c, Zen 5).