APU | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:22:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png APU | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 AMD confirms Zen 5-powered Strix Point APUs with RDNA3+ iGPUs for 2024 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-confirms-zen-5-powered-strix-point-apus-with-rdna3-igpus-for-2024/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-confirms-zen-5-powered-strix-point-apus-with-rdna3-igpus-for-2024/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:45:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=652437 AMD has recently confirmed that the RDNA 3+ GPU architecture will power the upcoming Strix Point APUs, which are still set to launch in 2024. The announcement was made during an AI PC event in Beijing, China, where AMD's CEO is currently meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate the release of the company's …

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AMD has recently confirmed that the RDNA 3+ GPU architecture will power the upcoming Strix Point APUs, which are still set to launch in 2024. The announcement was made during an AI PC event in Beijing, China, where AMD's CEO is currently meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate the release of the company's next-gen platforms.

According to Wccftech, it's now confirmed that the next-gen Strix Point APUs will feature new CPU (Zen5), GPU (RDNA3+), and NPU (XDNA2) architectures, as previously rumoured. The new NPU is expected to increase Generative AI capabilities by threefold. As such, we can expect up to 48TOPs of AI performance (compared to Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APUs, which provide up to 16TOPs of performance).

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The RDNA 3+ GPU architecture, which has been appearing in patches for a while now and is known as the RDNA 3.5 “GFX115X” series, will be used in the Strix Point APUs when they ship later this year. AMD has confirmed that the architecture optimises the current RDNA 3 GPUs found in Radeon RX 7000 GPUs and Ryzen 7040/8040 APUs.

The Strix Point APUs are expected to be launched in H2 2024, with the first APU shipments to OEMs beginning the following year.

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KitGuru says: Unlike the jump from Ryzen 7040 to 8040, the new Ryzen 8050 series is set to bring performance improvements across all of its components.

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AMD “Sound Wave” APU to be based on a 3nm process node https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-sound-wave-apu-to-be-based-on-a-3nm-process-node/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-sound-wave-apu-to-be-based-on-a-3nm-process-node/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=650280 Recently, a data mining website that specialises in LinkedIn profiles of employees from semiconductor firms discovered that one of the profiles contains a list of five unreleased AMD codenames. Although most of them were already known, one is new. That's “Sound Wave”. According to Gamma0burst (via Wccftech), AMD plans to upgrade its APU lineup with …

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Recently, a data mining website that specialises in LinkedIn profiles of employees from semiconductor firms discovered that one of the profiles contains a list of five unreleased AMD codenames. Although most of them were already known, one is new. That's “Sound Wave”.

According to Gamma0burst (via Wccftech), AMD plans to upgrade its APU lineup with the Zen5 microarchitecture, which will supposedly debut sometime in 2024 with Strix Point (Strix A0?) on mainstream laptops. Then, we should get Sarlak (sometimes called Strix Halo), which is expected to be released later this year to rival the Apple M-series chips. After these two, the list shows a second AMD Strix chip named “Strix B0?” which could be referring to Strix Halo, meaning this one and Sarlak are two different chips.

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Another interesting name on the list is Kraken, which, according to the latest reports, will be an 8-core CPU with 4x Zen5 and 4x Zen5c cores and 8x RDNA 3.5 GPU cores. Seeing the specs, it looks to be a good fit for a next generation handheld gaming system.

Moreover, another intriguing detail discovered by Gamm0burst is that Strix, Sarlak, and Kraken will all use chiplet designs, as distinct I/O dies were found for these APUs. That would contradict early reports that claimed that Strix Point was monolithic.

The last and most interesting discovery on this list is Sound Wave. Unfortunately, we still don't know much about this new chip, but it seems it will be based on the 3nm process node, meaning it would probably feature the upcoming Zen 6 core architecture. However, the source has warned that the nodes given by the AMD engineer may be incorrect, and one should only focus on the codename.

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Early Ryzen 8000G benchmark points to a 30% uplift in single-core performance https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/joao-silva/earl-ryzen-8000g-benchmark-points-to-a-30-uplift-in-single-core-performance/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-announcement/joao-silva/earl-ryzen-8000g-benchmark-points-to-a-30-uplift-in-single-core-performance/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:40:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=645167 It looks like some people already have Ryzen 8000G series APUs on their hands. Two of these desktop APUs have been now discovered on Geekbench: the 8-core Ryzen 7 8700G and the 6-core Ryzen 5 8600G...

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It looks like some people already have Ryzen 8000G series APUs on their hands. Two of these desktop APUs have been now discovered on Geekbench: the 8-core Ryzen 7 8700G and the 6-core Ryzen 5 8600G.

The Geekbench entries (Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G) shared by @Olrak29 offer the first glimpse of the performance these chips will offer. AMD has already disclosed that the Ryzen 7 8700G APU has a base clock of 4.2 GHz and a turbo clock of up to 5.1 GHz, making it the fastest clock speed of any desktop APU AMD has ever launched. The Ryzen 5 8600G has two less Zen4 cores, but it compensates with a higher base frequency of 4.3 GHz and a peak clock speed of 5.0 GHz.

Both APUs were tested with Geekbench 6, but it's worth mentioning that the 8700G uses a newer version (6.2), while the 8600G uses version 6.0. Both APUs were tested on an AMD B650 board with DDR5-6400 memory. Compared to their Ryzen 5000G series counterparts, the single-core performance of the Ryzen 8000G series APUs was 30%-37% higher. In multi-core performance, the gains are even more significant, with the Ryzen 5 8600G beating the Ryzen 5 5600G by 49%, while the Ryzen 7 8700G was 64% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700G.

However, another significant element of these APUs isn't included in these Geekbench entries. That section is the graphics subsystem, which is now based on the RDNA 3 architecture. Unfortunately, it seems we'll have to wait a little longer before we see the performance of the new integrated graphics. AMD will release the Ryzen 8000G series on January 31st, with the 8700G priced at $329 and the 8600G at $229.

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Leo Says Ep.73: AMD APUs at CES 2024 https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-apus-at-ces-2024/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/leo-waldock/amd-apus-at-ces-2024/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:49:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=644808 KitGuru had a stonkingly successful CES 2024, however there is one small gap in our coverage that needs to be addressed. We gave plenty of coverage to Intel's new Core Ultra range of Meteor Lake laptop processors but appeared to give AMD the cold shoulder, and it is now time to fix that apparent oversight.

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KitGuru had a stonkingly successful CES 2024, however there is one small gap in our coverage that needs to be addressed. We gave plenty of coverage to Intel's new Core Ultra range of Meteor Lake laptop processors but appeared to give AMD the cold shoulder, and it is now time to fix that apparent oversight.

AMD had a number of new products to discuss, including their Ryzen 8040 Series of laptop processors and Ryzen 8000G APUs that launch at the end of January. These APUs combine Zen 4 CPU cores with RDNA 3 Radeon 700M graphics and an XDNA AI engine. The top product in the stack is the Ryzen 7 8700G which will sell for $329 and promises to deliver Triple A gaming at 1080p without the need for a graphics card. That is a bold claim and we can hardly wait to see how well it performs.

KitGuru says: AMD also showed off their Instinct MI300 Series of AI accelerators which aim to take the fight to the mighty Nvidia. These are products that land way outside of KitGuru's beat, but even so it was fun seeing some of the most extreme silicon on the planet.

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AMD Ryzen 8000G specs leak alongside mentions of new Ryzen 5000GT CPUs https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000g-specs-leak-alongside-mentions-of-new-ryzen-5000gt-cpus/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000g-specs-leak-alongside-mentions-of-new-ryzen-5000gt-cpus/#respond Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=639046 AMD looks to be preparing a new range of desktop APUs for launch. The new Ryzen 8000G series is expected to use Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2 designs, driven by the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures for CPU and GPU cores. Additionally, the first mentions of a new Ryzen 5000GT family of processors have …

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AMD looks to be preparing a new range of desktop APUs for launch. The new Ryzen 8000G series is expected to use Phoenix 1 and Phoenix 2 designs, driven by the Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures for CPU and GPU cores. Additionally, the first mentions of a new Ryzen 5000GT family of processors have been spotted. 

According to Sakhtafzarmag (via Wccftech), AMD is preparing to launch 14 new APUs based on Phoenix, including the 65W G-Series, 35W GE series, and their PRO versions. The Phoenix desktop chips will include a full Phoenix 1 die with 8 or 16 threads for Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G SKUs and a cut-down version with 6x cores and 12x threads for the Ryzen 5 8600G and its PRO variant. The 8700G is expected to have a base clock of 4.2GHz, boosting up to 5.1GHz. Compared to the 5000G series, we expect a 400 to 500MHz increase in the boost frequency across the whole lineup.

AMD is also rumoured to launch a Phoenix 2 chip (“Small Phoenix”), which will power the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 3 8300G APUs. While the specific configuration is not provided, these SKUs should include six-core (2x Zen 4 + 4x Zen4c) and quad-core (1x Zen4 + 3x Zen4c) configurations, respectively. The SKUs are expected to have boost frequencies up to 5GHz, but only for the Zen 4 cores.

In addition to the new APUs, AMD has confirmed that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D will be released on January 31st. According to rumours, the first three AMD APUs, including the 8700G, 8600G, and 8500G, will also be introduced next month, with the 8300G coming soon after for OEMs.

Finally, mentions of a new Ryzen 5000GT family have surfaced. The Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT are expected to be released in Q1 2024, replacing the Ryzen 5 5600G. Lastly, there are mentions of a Ryzen 5 5700 “NPU” SKU coming out by the end of January, but it's unclear how this relates to the Ryzen lineup.

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Leak reveals OPN codes of AMD Ryzen 8040 mobile APUs https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/leak-reveals-opn-codes-of-amd-ryzen-8040-mobile-apus/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/leak-reveals-opn-codes-of-amd-ryzen-8040-mobile-apus/#respond Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:24 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=638902 It looks like the OPN codes of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 8000 laptop APUs have been leaked. While the names of the processors have not been revealed yet, some assumptions can be made about what AMD has in store for next year. The Hawk Point range is expected to refresh the Phoenix chips released earlier …

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It looks like the OPN codes of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 8000 laptop APUs have been leaked. While the names of the processors have not been revealed yet, some assumptions can be made about what AMD has in store for next year.

The Hawk Point range is expected to refresh the Phoenix chips released earlier this year. Although the Zen4-based APUs were not released as soon as AMD had hoped, the Phoenix chips were able to take over the handheld market and are now widely available in various devices under the Ryzen Z1 series moniker.

The rumoured Ryzen 8040 series is expected to use the same Zen4/Zen4c/RDNA 3 architectural combination as Phoenix. According to @harukaze5179's latest findings, we know the OPN codes for the Ryzen 8040 series lineup. Moreover, the list confirms that the new series will use the same FP8, FP7, and FP7 R2 sockets as the current lineup.

Additionally, it seems that AMD will again split its product line for the 45W TDP range into the H-Series and HS-Series. When the 7000 series was introduced, AMD changed the HS series design to have a lower TDP than the H series. However, this designation was only applicable to specific regions. While the 7000HS APUs are available worldwide, the 7000H models are exclusive to the Chinese market. Since the new Hawk Point APUs have a similar naming scheme, we believe they'll follow the same course. Moreover, we'll also see that we'll get a U series with an expected 15W TDP and respective Pro variants.

It is rumoured that AMD plans to unveil the Zen4-powered Ryzen 8000 at CES 2024.

KitGuru says: How much of a performance boost would you like to see from a Ryzen Z1 successor? 

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Next-gen AMD Ryzen APUs coming out “at the end of January 2024” https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/next-gen-amd-ryzen-apus-coming-out-at-the-end-of-january-2024/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/next-gen-amd-ryzen-apus-coming-out-at-the-end-of-january-2024/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:30:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=637271 While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024. Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation APUs, is now available for …

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While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024.

Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation APUs, is now available for its 600-series motherboards. The final version of the BIOS will be launched by the end of this month. So, theoretically, if you get your hands on an engineering sample of the upcoming APUs, you should be able to run it as long as the motherboard has the latest Beta BIOS installed.

This information confirms the recent rumours regarding the release of the new Ryzen G-Series (Ryzen 8000G?), reportedly coming out in the next two to three months. In contrast to the current lineup, which uses the Raphael die and provides limited integrated graphics capabilities based on the RDNA 2 architecture, the Phoenix AM5 SKUs are projected to have up to 12 CUs based on RDNA 3 architecture.

Rumour has it that at least four SKUs are in the works, covering 8, 6, and 4 core configurations. The 8000G mid-range and entry-level devices are believed to be based on the Phoenix2 chip, which combines Zen4 and Zen4c microarchitectures on a single die. We expect to learn more about these APUs in early 2024.

KitGuru says: If you're waiting for the release of the new generation of AMD Ryzen APUs, it seems you won't have to wait much longer. What type of system do you plan to build with such an APU?

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AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs will reportedly use Zen 4c CPU cores and RDNA 3 integrated graphics https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000g-apus-will-reportedly-use-zen-4c-cpu-cores-and-rdna-3-integrated-graphics/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000g-apus-will-reportedly-use-zen-4c-cpu-cores-and-rdna-3-integrated-graphics/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:20:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=636814 It looks like AMD might skip the desktop Ryzen 7000G altogether. As per the latest reports, AMD will jump straight to the Ryzen 8000G series, which, according to AMD's naming structure, suggests the upcoming desktop APUs will come out in 2024. According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), the Phoenix silicon based on Zen 4 and RDNA …

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It looks like AMD might skip the desktop Ryzen 7000G altogether. As per the latest reports, AMD will jump straight to the Ryzen 8000G series, which, according to AMD's naming structure, suggests the upcoming desktop APUs will come out in 2024.

According to HKEPC (via VideoCardz), the Phoenix silicon based on Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures would be used by the Ryzen 8000G series, not the 7000G as previously thought. As it seems, AMD will release at least four new SKUs and respective Pro variants.

The Taiwanese outlet claims AMD has already sent out early engineering samples to board manufacturers who have started releasing updated AGESA Combo AM5 PI firmware for their 600-series motherboards. It has been reported that these partners are exploring support for the next desktop series.

If rumours are to be believed, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G will feature Phoenix1 silicon with 8x Zen4 cores and a 12-CU iGPU based on RDNA 3. On the other hand, the Ryzen 5 8600G is expected to have a scaled-down version with just 6x Zen4 Cores.

In addition to this, AMD is also working on two versions based on the Phoenix2 die (aka Small Phoenix). This chip has been designed for the low-cost laptop market and is the first monolithic architecture to use Zen4 and smaller Zen4c cores. The Ryzen 3 8300G is expected to have the same configuration as the mobile Ryzen 3 7440U, with one Zen4 core and three Zen4c cores. Meanwhile, the Ryzen 5 8500G will feature two Zen4 cores and four Zen4c cores. Both versions are expected to have a 4-CU RDNA 3 iGPU.

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AMD awaiting efficiency gains before releasing mobile APUs with chiplet design https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-awaiting-efficiency-gains-before-releasing-mobile-apus-with-chiplet-design/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-awaiting-efficiency-gains-before-releasing-mobile-apus-with-chiplet-design/#respond Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:30:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=635560 Chiplet technology has been a success for AMD's Ryzen desktop processors. However, when it comes to laptops, the company is treading cautiously. During a recent media event in South Korea, AMD was asked about possibly incorporating chiplets into mainstream laptop APUs. As per AMD, that could happen someday, but only if the technology becomes cheaper …

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Chiplet technology has been a success for AMD's Ryzen desktop processors. However, when it comes to laptops, the company is treading cautiously. During a recent media event in South Korea, AMD was asked about possibly incorporating chiplets into mainstream laptop APUs. As per AMD, that could happen someday, but only if the technology becomes cheaper and more power-efficient.

Chiplet designs have a power consumption disadvantage that may not suit all laptop categories. For example, the ultramobile or lightweight laptop category (Phoenix chips, for example) typically operates within power envelopes ranging from 15 to 30W. In these cases, a monolithic architecture is better, as it consumes less power than a chiplet-based architecture. On the other hand, the Ryzen “Dragon Range” 7000HX, which uses both desktop and mobile elements, already benefits from chiplets. However, note that these chips are optimised for a different degree of power efficiency than the Phoenix chips.

During the event, QuasarZone (via VideoCardz) asked David McAfee, Corporate VP and GM of Client Channel Business at AMD, why the company has not adopted a chiplet design for mainstream mobile CPUs. To that, he answered that AMD had examined both monolithic and chiplet architectures for desktops and laptops. However, due to power limits, adopting chiplets in laptops takes a lot of work. The power cost associated with adopting chiplets suggests that it's best to introduce them when it's deemed worthwhile to pay that penalty.

Considering these factors, the findings suggest that in the laptop industry, a monolithic structure is more cost-effective and efficient than chiplets. However, AMD may consider chiplets if there is an incentive to use them.

Despite the current limitations, AMD plans to develop more powerful chiplet designs for premium systems such as the Strix Halo and Fire Range. The former prioritises a high-performance integrated GPU, while the latter prioritises CPU architecture, leaving graphics to external discrete solutions. However, the mainstream market will have to wait for these chiplet designs.

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AMD might be working on a new APU for a next-gen Steam Deck https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-might-be-working-on-a-new-apu-for-a-next-gen-steam-deck/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-might-be-working-on-a-new-apu-for-a-next-gen-steam-deck/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:00:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=564786 The Steam Deck has just been released, but rumours about its successor are already making the rounds. As per a new report, AMD is already working on a successor to Aerith, the Deck's APU. Assuming the report is accurate, the new chip will be based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3  architectures. According to …

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The Steam Deck has just been released, but rumours about its successor are already making the rounds. As per a new report, AMD is already working on a successor to Aerith, the Deck's APU. Assuming the report is accurate, the new chip will be based on the Zen 4 and RDNA 3  architectures.

According to Moore's Law Is Dead, AMD is working on a “Van Gogh successor” (aka Aerith). The project started while Phoenix Point was already in late development and aims to deliver a more compact, lower-power version of the upcoming mobile architecture.

This chip should be smaller than Van Gogh but bigger than Mendocino, AMD's upcoming entry-level laptop APU. The four CPU cores will be based on the Zen 4 architecture and feature SMT. The iGPU is likely using the RDNA 3 architecture and could feature 8 CUs (1,024 stream processors).

The YouTuber has also heard a bit more about other upcoming AMD APUs. Starting with Mendocino, the iGPU of the APU should come clocked at 2.2GHz, but lower-TDP variants could come with something between 1.2GHz and 1.8GHz. After Mendocino, we should get Sonoma Valley in 2024, likely using a more recent architecture than its predecessor.

Finally, Dragon Range APUs are expected to feature up to 16 cores and 32 threads, combining Ryzen 9 5950X levels of performance with an RDNA 3 iGPU with up to 12 CUs (1536 Stream Processors).

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KitGuru says: With the Steam Deck being just a few months old, there's no need for Valve to launch a new portable console anytime soon. Even so, if AMD launches this rumoured APU, plenty of other companies besides Valve will be interested in using it. 

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AMD’s upcoming Mendocino APU possibly revealed in benchmark leak https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amds-upcoming-mendocino-apu-possibly-revealed-in-benchmark-leak/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amds-upcoming-mendocino-apu-possibly-revealed-in-benchmark-leak/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:30:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=564409 An AMD Ryzen 3 7320U CPU has been spotted on the UserBenchmark database. Looking at its naming, most people would claim this is a low-TDP laptop CPU. However, reading the specifications listed in the benchmark entry suggests this could be the previously mentioned Mendocino APU. The database entry, spotted by TUM_APISAK, shows the AMD Ryzen …

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An AMD Ryzen 3 7320U CPU has been spotted on the UserBenchmark database. Looking at its naming, most people would claim this is a low-TDP laptop CPU. However, reading the specifications listed in the benchmark entry suggests this could be the previously mentioned Mendocino APU.

The database entry, spotted by TUM_APISAK, shows the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U will feature four CPU cores and eight threads with a base clock of 2.4GHz, boosting up to 4.1GHz as needed. The listing also shows the APU will be based on the FT6 socket, the same as the 4C/8T Mendocino APU.

Another leaked detail about the Mendocino APU was that the CPU cores would be based on the Zen 2 architecture. That means the Ryzen 7000 series may include a mix of SKUs, rather than just new 5nm-based products. The upcoming APU is also expected to pack 4MB of L3 cache and an RDNA 2 iGPU with 2 CUs, but the new benchmark entry does not confirm these details.

AMD plans to launch the first Mendocino APU powered laptops in Q4 2022, so we should have confirmed specifications and performance numbers in the months ahead.

KitGuru says: Do you believe the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U spotted here is the Mendocino APU in disguise? 

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AMD “Mendocino” APUs promise performance and efficiency gains for mainstream laptops https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-mendocino-apus-promise-performance-and-efficiency-gains-for-mainstream-laptops/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-mendocino-apus-promise-performance-and-efficiency-gains-for-mainstream-laptops/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 09:06:17 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=561314 AMD didn't just share details on its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series processors and AM5 motherboards at Computex, the company also gave us a sneak peek at upcoming APUs for laptops. Codenamed “Mendocino”, these new APUs aim to bring more performance and battery life to low-cost, mainstream laptops. Interestingly, the new APU also appears to be …

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AMD didn't just share details on its upcoming Ryzen 7000 series processors and AM5 motherboards at Computex, the company also gave us a sneak peek at upcoming APUs for laptops. Codenamed “Mendocino”, these new APUs aim to bring more performance and battery life to low-cost, mainstream laptops. Interestingly, the new APU also appears to be similar to the chip powering the Steam Deck. 

Based on the 6nm process node from TSMC, the new Mendocino APUs will come with four Zen 2 cores (initially designed using TSMC's 7nm node), eight threads, and an RDNA 2 iGPU. As per the marketing material, laptops packing these chips will offer over 10 hours of mixed usage battery life, enough for an entire workday of use. Clock speeds, memory support and other details have yet to be unveiled.

Notebooks with Mendocino APUs will be available in Windows-based laptops and Chromebooks priced between $399 and $699. The marketing material shows the Lenovo Ideapad 1 will be one such device, but other manufacturers such as HP, Acer and Asus should release systems using the upcoming APUs.

AMD stated the new Mendocino APUs will be available in laptops in Q4 2022. Expect to learn more about these new chips in the coming months.

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KitGuru says: On paper, the new Mendocino APUs look a lot like Steam Deck's Aerith SoC, using the same 6nm Zen 2 cores and RDNA 2 GPU. Considering what we already know about the console, these laptops could be a good option for anyone looking for a general-purpose notebook that doesn't break the bank.

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AMD’s low-power Mero APU may be destined for Mixed Reality devices https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amds-low-power-mero-apu-may-be-destined-for-mixed-reality-devices/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amds-low-power-mero-apu-may-be-destined-for-mixed-reality-devices/#respond Tue, 03 May 2022 08:20:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=559023 AMD Mero APUs are not particularly popular, but their use cases sure are interesting. Aimed at low-power mobile devices, the Mero chips were first mentioned over two years ago, but we are only now seeing them being used on an actual device. As discovered by _rogame in the BaseMark database, the first AMD Mero APU …

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AMD Mero APUs are not particularly popular, but their use cases sure are interesting. Aimed at low-power mobile devices, the Mero chips were first mentioned over two years ago, but we are only now seeing them being used on an actual device.

As discovered by _rogame in the BaseMark database, the first AMD Mero APU found online shows it running on an Android-based AR headset, the Magic Leap Demophon. As per the listing, the system runs Android 10 and has a 1440×920 resolution when summing up both displays. The tests were run using both OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan APIs.

AMD's Mero APU was first mentioned by leakers back in 2019, but back then, it was believed to be the same as the Van Gogh APU, which eventually went on to power the Steam Deck. However, Locuza (via VideoCardz), spotted some key differences, including additional PCIe lanes and Compute Vision hardware, which aren't present with the Steam Deck chip.

The benchmark listing has since been removed, but evidence of it is still floating around. Looking at the numbers, the Mero chip performs similarly to the Mali-G78 mobile GPU.

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KitGuru says: Given the similarities to Van Gogh, there are clearly some potential use cases for AMD's Mero APUs. Whether or not we'll see the chip in new products this year or next year is anyone's guess. 

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Valve’s Steam Deck APU could also be used for a standalone VR headset https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/valves-steam-deck-apu-could-also-be-used-for-a-standalone-vr-headset/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/valves-steam-deck-apu-could-also-be-used-for-a-standalone-vr-headset/#respond Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:14:04 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=533535 This week, many outlets began posting new hands-on previews for Valve's upcoming handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck. Interestingly, one of these previews took an interesting turn, suggesting that the Steam Deck APU could also be repurposed to power a standalone VR headset.  Valve launched its own high-end VR headset, the Valve Index, back in …

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This week, many outlets began posting new hands-on previews for Valve's upcoming handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck. Interestingly, one of these previews took an interesting turn, suggesting that the Steam Deck APU could also be repurposed to power a standalone VR headset. 

Valve launched its own high-end VR headset, the Valve Index, back in 2019 and followed that up with the release of Half-Life: Alyx, an excellent return to the long-dormant franchise. Various patent filings have suggested that Valve is working on other virtual reality headsets, one of which could end up being a standalone VR headset utilising the custom APU built in partnership with AMD for the Steam Deck.

As part of a hands-on preview for the Steam Deck, The Verge asked Valve's Greg Coomer if the custom APU could power a standalone VR headset. He responded by saying: “We’re not ready to say anything about it, but it would run well in that environment, with the TDP necessary… it’s very relevant to us and our future plans”.

The Steam Deck ships with a custom AMD APU, featuring four cores and eight threads based on the Zen 2 architecture, with a base clock speed of 2.4GHz, rising up to 3.5GHz. The GPU component uses AMD's latest RDNA 2 architecture, offering eight Compute Units, equalling 512 Stream Processors. Overall, the APU can deliver over 2 TFLOPs of performance at a low TDP. With all of that in mind, it would be a good matchup against the Snapdragon SoC utilised in the Oculus Quest and the Quest 2.

Whether or not Valve will launch a standalone VR headset with this chip still remains to be seen. As we're all aware, there is an on-going chip shortage, one that may not be solved until the second half of 2022. With that in mind, Valve will likely be keeping all the stock it can get its hands on reserved for the Steam Deck, which has gone on to be a top-seller on Steam already.

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KitGuru Says: Don't expect Valve to announce a standalone VR headset in the near future, but at the very least, this is confirmation that the company is experimenting with the idea. Hopefully Valve will have more to share on its future VR plans in 2022, three years on from the Valve Index and two years on from the release of Half-Life: Alyx. 

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AMD reportedly mass-producing Ryzen 6000 ‘Rembrandt’ APUs for 2022 launch https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-reportedly-mass-producing-ryzen-6000-rembrandt-apus-for-2022-launch/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-reportedly-mass-producing-ryzen-6000-rembrandt-apus-for-2022-launch/#respond Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:56:10 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=530485 CES is coming up in January and rumour has it, AMD will be in attendance with a new range of Ryzen APUs – the Ryzen 6000H and the Ryzen 6000U. According to reports this week, these APUs have already entered mass production in preparation for a 2022 launch.  According to Twitter leaker Greymon55, AMD has …

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CES is coming up in January and rumour has it, AMD will be in attendance with a new range of Ryzen APUs – the Ryzen 6000H and the Ryzen 6000U. According to reports this week, these APUs have already entered mass production in preparation for a 2022 launch. 

According to Twitter leaker Greymon55, AMD has begun mass production for its next-gen ‘Rembrandt' APUs, with plans to launch in the first half of 2022. Throughout the year, AMD also plans to complete “six new products”, possibly including new Zen 3 processers using 3D V-Cache technology.

Rembrandt APUs are expected to be based on the 6nm-based Zen 3+ architecture. The iGPU is said to be based on RDNA 2 graphics, and the APU should support PCIe 4.0, USB 4, and DDR5 memory. U-series APUs are expected to have a 15W TDP, while H-series APUs should have a 45W TDP with a higher-spec integrated GPU.

For the last couple of years, AMD has been announcing its new APUs at CES, with ‘Renoir' launching at CES 2020 and ‘Cezanne' launching at CES 2021. With that in mind, it seems likely that this trend will continue, with new APUs being announced at CES 2022. However, it is worth noting that release date rumours vary considerably, with possibilities ranging from Q1/Q2 to late 2022.

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KitGuru says: It looks like we may have new chips from AMD to kick off next year. 

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU (Zen 3/Vega 8) Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/luke-hill/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-apu-zen-3-vega-8-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/luke-hill/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-apu-zen-3-vega-8-review/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:00:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=525676 AMD's Ryzen 5000 series of APUs are finally available to DIY users - but is the 5700G any good?

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Today we are looking at a much-anticipated product from AMD; the Ryzen 5000G desktop – Cezanne – APUs are finally available for DIY PC builders to purchase. We have the Ryzen 7 5700G in for testing which is AMD’s new flagship APU product that boasts 8 CPU cores with 16 threads, integrated Vega8 graphics, and a $359 USD or £310 price tag.

In a world where the discrete GPU market is still completely broken, perhaps an APU with reasonable built-in graphics capability makes more sense than ever?

00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction / pricing
01:19 5700G details (and cooler)
03:33 PCIe Gen 3 ?
03:55 Motherboard support
04:32 Test system / Methodology
06:11 Comparison Thoughts
07:41 Clock speed / OC
10:23 Performance results
12:58 Summary of CPU focused performance
13:20 iGPU gaming – AAA titles
16:01 Summary of iGPU gaming performance
16:43 Gaming Performance with RTX 3080
17:38 Power Consumption
18:00 Temperatures
18:17 Summary
19:52 Luke’s Closing Thoughts

Focusing on the CPU side to start with, the Ryzen 7 5700G features eight cores and 16 threads of Zen 3 architecture. The chip clocks at 3.8GHz base and 4.6GHz max rated boost. You get 0.5MB of L2 cache per core, as with all Zen 3 – so 4MB total L2.

But L3 cache capacity is only 16MB, which is a halving compared to single-CCX Zen 3 desktop CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 5600X and Ryzen 7 5800X. That is likely to have a notable negative impact as it – in essence – reverts us back to Zen 2 levels of compute performance in some respects.

On the GPU side, AMD equips the 5700G with 8 Compute Units clocked up to 2GHz. This sounds pretty promising, until you realise that the same old – somewhat ancient – Vega architecture is being used.

No RDNA/RDNA2 here – old Vega that really isn’t too dissimilar to the 11 CU, albeit slower clocked, Vega iGPU of the Ryzen 5 3400G from 2019! This is disappointing, irrelevant of what AMD has done to improve the core Vega architecture.

Why no RDNA2 like consoles?

The GPU does however support useful tech such as FreeSync and FSR.

And then on the SoC side of things, the 5700G has a 65W TDP and is bundled with the Wraith Stealth which is cheap and disappointing when Wraith Spire is entirely justifiable for $359. The old Ryzen 5 3400G got the bigger Wraith Spire back in the day.

The roughly 180mm2 SoC design features 10.7 Billion transistors fabbed on the 7nm TSMC process node. The use of a single monolithic die for this APU, unlike the Core Chiplet Die and IO Die chiplet approach for Ryzen 5000 desktop processors, is potentially advantageous for latencies when reaching out for IO operations.

This is essentially the same silicon as the Ryzen 5000 mobile APUs, albeit with subtle desktop versus laptop differences and typically higher power budgets.

AMD equips the 5700G with 24 PCIe lanes but they are only Gen 3! Ryzen 5000 desktop and even Intel's competing solutions have Gen 4 now – how can AMD justify the application of older PCIe tech on a still expensive processor?

As expected, the new Ryzen 7 APU drops into the AM4 platform with a BIOS update. B550 motherboards will undoubtedly be the sensible go-to option for buyers. Though do pay attention to video outputs on the rear IO when picking a motherboard.

We get the usual Zen 3/AM4 memory support, and that’s important given the tie-in for GPU memory speeds to the system RAM clock. So 3600MHz should work fine out of the box, 3800MHz with 1900MHz Fabric Clock should be fine, and 4000MHz with 2000MHz Fabric Clock is worth trying but without guarantee that a chip will do 2GHz FCLK.

In the motherboard BIOS we can carve off how much RAM we would like to allocate to the GPU. Take that into consideration when deciding what capacity kit to opt for. We chose 4GB as a sensible option.

In terms of competition for the $359 Ryzen 7 5700G, it is an interesting one.

We have the Ryzen 7 5800X from AMD’s own stable, but that does not have an iGPU and is more expensive.

We have the Core i7-11700K which is around £30-40 more expensive, so that’s a valid competitor as it has the Intel UHD 750 32EU iGPU. Plus, this chip acts as a good proxy for the direct competitor – the Core i7-11700 non-K.

We have the Ryzen 5 5600X for around £60 less currently, so that leaves budget to buy a *GULP* GT 730 graphics card brand new (ignoring 2nd hand for now).

And of course you could go with a cheaper Core i5 and a dGPU, but that’s getting a bit away from real APU comparisons for people actually interested in APU benefits.

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AMD 4700S processor desktop kit appears to be a PS5 APU https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-4700s-processor-desktop-kit-appears-to-be-a-ps5-apu/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-4700s-processor-desktop-kit-appears-to-be-a-ps5-apu/#respond Sat, 03 Jul 2021 11:36:17 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=522267 More details about the AMD 4700S processor desktop kit have come to light, and apparently, it's actually based on the PlayStation 5 SoC, rather than the Xbox Series X/S chip. Moreover, additional benchmarks results have also been posted online and compared to an Intel Core i7-11700. Initially, it was thought that the APU of the …

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More details about the AMD 4700S processor desktop kit have come to light, and apparently, it's actually based on the PlayStation 5 SoC, rather than the Xbox Series X/S chip. Moreover, additional benchmarks results have also been posted online and compared to an Intel Core i7-11700.

Initially, it was thought that the APU of the AMD 4700S was based on the Xbox Series X|S APU. However, after putting a photo of a PS5 SoC side-by-side with that of the 4700S APU as Andreas Schilling did, we can see several similarities between both.

The photo of the AMD 4700S SoC is from Bodnara, the site has also tested the desktop processor kit, revealing more benchmark performance results. This particular version of the desktop kit has 16GB of memory from SK Hynix, clocked at 14Gbps.  These modules are soldered to the back of the board.

As you might already know, the 4700S' iGPU comes disabled, so AMD included a Radeon 550 GPU in the bundle. This card was used to benchmark the system. It's also worth noting that during the tests, the CPU reached clock speeds of 3.2GHz.

For comparison purposes, the AMD 4700S kit was put against an Intel Core i7-11700 using the iGPU. Overall, the 4700S beat the Core i7-11700 in all the tested 3DMark benchmarks, Overwatch and PUBG. On League of Legends, the Intel system was slightly faster. In memory-centric scenarios, GDDR6 memory outperforms the DDR4-3200 memory in the Intel PC by up to 135%.

KitGuru says: Although the system is recommended for home and office use, it looks like it could also work as a starting point for a budget gaming system.

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AMD details Zen 2-based 4700S 8-core processor desktop kit https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-details-zen-2-based-4700s-8-core-processor-desktop-kit/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-details-zen-2-based-4700s-8-core-processor-desktop-kit/#respond Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:46:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=521416 Back in April, when we first reported on the AMD 4700S processor, we were already suspicious this was a repurposed Xbox Series X|S APU. Now, AMD has officially released it as a desktop kit and confirmed the specs, further strengthening that these are indeed repurposed Xbox Series X|S APUs. The AMD 4700S wouldn't be the …

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Back in April, when we first reported on the AMD 4700S processor, we were already suspicious this was a repurposed Xbox Series X|S APU. Now, AMD has officially released it as a desktop kit and confirmed the specs, further strengthening that these are indeed repurposed Xbox Series X|S APUs.

The AMD 4700S wouldn't be the first time AMD repurposed a console APU. The chip manufacturer previously released the AMD A9-9820 APU, which you can also find in Xbox One consoles. However, unlike the A9-9820, the AMD 4700S processor does not come with the iGPU enabled, likely due to yield rates and as a result, the chip is repurposed and sold as a different product.

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Based on the Zen 2 core architecture, the 4700S 8-core processor desktop kit features an ITX motherboard with an 8C/16T chip paired with 8 or 16GB of GDDR6, matching the Xbox Series consoles specs. The motherboard has a PCIe x16 slot, Realtek ALC897 audio codec, 4x USB-A 2.0 ports, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 ports, a USB-A 3.2 Gen1 port, a LAN port, and 3x 3.5mm audio jacks. There's also a pre-installed CPU cooler.

Without an iGPU, the desktop kit has to be used alongside a dedicated graphics card. According to AMD's list of supported cards, users will be allowed to use the AMD Radeon 500 series cards or up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060.

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KitGuru says: It's unfortunate that the iGPU is not enabled here, as it would be very interesting to test PC games and make comparisons to console performance. How would you use the AMD 4700S 8-core processor desktop kit?

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ASUS ZenBook 13 & Flip S – Ryzen 7 5800U vs Core i7-1165G7 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/luke-hill/asus-zenbook-13-flip-s-ryzen-7-5800u-vs-core-i7-1165g7/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/luke-hill/asus-zenbook-13-flip-s-ryzen-7-5800u-vs-core-i7-1165g7/#respond Fri, 11 Jun 2021 07:29:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=516740 We check out two ASUS ZenBooks, one Intel and one AMD

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Historically, premium 13″-class ultraportable laptops have been the domain of Intel low-power chips. However, AMD fought that position fiercely with Zen 2 Ryzen 4000U and aims to continue doing so with Zen 3 Ryzen 5000U.

In this review, we have a couple of very comparable ASUS ZenBook 13” laptops and we will be using them to pit AMD’s new Ryzen 7 5800U APU against Intel’s competing Core i7-1165G7. With both chips running at relatively low power states around the 15W mark – not the 25W+ gas guzzling mode we often see in bigger gaming-type devices – this should make for an interesting comparison.

13”-class ultraportable laptops can be ideal for those who need a decent amount of processing grunt alongside excellent battery life and the ability to quickly sling the device into a backpack or handbag on the way to work or school.

We want to see just how fast AMD's new Zen 3-based Ryzen 7 5800U APU is for ultraportable configurations. And we test that by running the AMD chip inside an ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325S laptop. Direct comparison for a Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 processors at equivalent power modes comes from the ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED UX371 laptop.

Let's take a closer look at these two devices.

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AMD Ryzen 8000 series reportedly based on Zen 5 cores and TSMC’s 3nm node https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000-series-reportedly-based-on-zen-5-cores-and-tsmcs-3nm-node/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-8000-series-reportedly-based-on-zen-5-cores-and-tsmcs-3nm-node/#respond Fri, 28 May 2021 14:38:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=516979 We may still be a long way from getting our hands on Ryzen 8000 series processors, but leaks and rumours have already started to surface. Recently, a roadmap showing Strix Point was posted on social media, giving away the codename of the new Ryzen series — Granite Ridge. The roadmap had multiple rectangles blurred to …

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We may still be a long way from getting our hands on Ryzen 8000 series processors, but leaks and rumours have already started to surface. Recently, a roadmap showing Strix Point was posted on social media, giving away the codename of the new Ryzen series — Granite Ridge. The roadmap had multiple rectangles blurred to hide the specifications of the architectures, but the few legible ones were enough to get us curious.

The leak originally posted on Weibo (via HXL) doesn't show much about Granite Ridge, but it reveals some interesting new details about Strix Point APUs.

As per the roadmap and @Broly_X1, the Ryzen 8000 series APUs will follow Intel's approach to mainstream processors and feature a hybrid architecture based on two core architectures: Zen 5 and Zen 4D. HXL believes that the Zen 5 core architecture will be employed on big cores, while Zen 4D will be used on small cores.

It was also claimed that desktop variants may not be hybrid, but they still should use Zen 5 cores, which will be based on TSMC's 3nm node.

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KitGuru says: As any rumour, it's better to take all of this with a pinch of salt. It will take some time before AMD uses these architectures in any product, so changes to some of their specifications are expected.

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AMD Ryzen “Rembrandt” APUs to come with Zen 3+ cores and RDNA 2 graphics https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-rembrandt-apus-to-come-with-zen-3-cores-and-rdna-2-graphics/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/apu-components/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-rembrandt-apus-to-come-with-zen-3-cores-and-rdna-2-graphics/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 15:13:47 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=514745 Recently, AMD's upcoming ‘Rembrandt' 6000 series APUs were expected to ship with Zen 3 CPU cores. As it turns out, this particular line of APUs may go a step further and jump straight to Zen 3+ cores instead.  According to ‘ExecutableFix‘, AMD's next-gen APUs will combine Zen 3+ CPU cores with AMD's RDNA 2 graphics …

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Recently, AMD's upcoming ‘Rembrandt' 6000 series APUs were expected to ship with Zen 3 CPU cores. As it turns out, this particular line of APUs may go a step further and jump straight to Zen 3+ cores instead. 

According to ‘ExecutableFix‘, AMD's next-gen APUs will combine Zen 3+ CPU cores with AMD's RDNA 2 graphics architecture. For the integrated GPU, we can reportedly expect 12 Compute Units, which works out to 768 Stream Processors, which should be capable for 1080p gaming.

Other specifications of the Ryzen ‘Rembrandt' 6000 mobile APUs include support for LPDDR5 and DDR5 memory, PCIe 4.0, and CVML (Computer Vision and Machine Learning?). According to the majority of the rumours about the Ryzen 6000 mobile series, Rembrandt APUs should be based on TSMC's 6nm process node.

The Rembrandt APUs are set to succeed the recently released Cezanne APUs in 2022. Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

Be sure to check out the recent Leo and Luke Tech Talk where new AMD APUs was a hot topic of conversation.

KitGuru says: If the Ryzen ‘Rembrandt' APUs are released with RDNA 2 graphics, it should mark the end of Vega, which is still used in AMD's APUs today. Would you like to see new APUs finally make the jump to RDNA graphics architecture? 

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU benchmark results have emerged https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-apu-benchmark-results-have-emerged/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-apu-benchmark-results-have-emerged/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 08:58:31 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=514310 The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is leaking again, this time with new benchmark results from tests on CPU-Z and Userbenchmark. These new benchmarks give us a good look at how AMD's new APU performs compared to competing Intel processors.  The CPU-Z and UserBenchmark results spotted by @TUM_APISAK show that the unannounced APU was tested in …

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The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is leaking again, this time with new benchmark results from tests on CPU-Z and Userbenchmark. These new benchmarks give us a good look at how AMD's new APU performs compared to competing Intel processors. 

The CPU-Z and UserBenchmark results spotted by @TUM_APISAK show that the unannounced APU was tested in an HP Pavilion Desktop TP01-2xxx PC. Besides the APU, this system had a 256GB Kioxia SSD and a 16GB module of DDR4-3200 memory.

For those unaware of the Ryzen 7 5700G specifications, this 8C/16T APU is based on the Zen 3 architecture and features Radeon Vega 8 graphics, 4MB of L2 cache, and 16MB of L3 cache. The base clock is set at 3.8GHz, but it boosts up to 4.6GHz.

In CPU-Z the single-core score was 631 point, beating the whole Intel 9th and 10th Gen Core line-up. As for the multi-thread test, it outperformed all 8-core parts from the Intel 9th and 10th Gen Core line-up, as well as its predecessors by a fair margin. During the multi-thread test, the operating frequencies averaged at just above 4.45GHz.

UserBenchmark scores weren't as stellar as the CPU-Z ones. At the time of writing, there are 5 entries of the Ryzen 7 5700G by the same user. Averaging all results place the APU at the 48th position of the UserBenchmark ranking.

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KitGuru says: It looks like someone got lucky with an earlier than expected Ryzen 7 5700G and decided to put it through its paces. The early benchmarks show some promising results, but we would need to test the APU in other scenarios before drawing a conclusion.

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AMD Zen 5 ‘Strix Point’ APU to be based on 3nm node and hybrid core architecture https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-zen-5-strix-point-apu-to-be-based-on-3nm-node-and-hybrid-core-architecture/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-zen-5-strix-point-apu-to-be-based-on-3nm-node-and-hybrid-core-architecture/#respond Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:19:32 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=513384 We're still some ways off from seeing AMD launch its Zen 5 architecture, but nonetheless, the rumour mill is churning out some early information. Apparently, AMD's Zen 5 APUs, codenamed ‘Strix Point', will be based on 3nm process technology and feature the emerging hybrid core architecture.  According to MoePC (via @Avery78), the Zen 5 APUs …

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We're still some ways off from seeing AMD launch its Zen 5 architecture, but nonetheless, the rumour mill is churning out some early information. Apparently, AMD's Zen 5 APUs, codenamed ‘Strix Point', will be based on 3nm process technology and feature the emerging hybrid core architecture. 

According to MoePC (via @Avery78), the Zen 5 APUs will reportedly belong to the Ryzen 8000 series and feature a hybrid architecture with up to 8x big (high-performance) cores and 4x small (high-efficiency) cores, which should total in 20 threads.

Scheduled to release in 2024, the Strix Point APUs iGPU performance targets have already been set, but specific details on this were not shared. Besides the jump to a hybrid core architecture, the Zen 5-based APUs may also bring a new memory subsystem with significant changes. It's unclear if these changes will also be seen in Zen 5-based CPUs.

The report also notes that AMD is no longer going forward with plans for the recently rumoured ‘Warhol' series of CPUs, possibly due to the on-going chip shortage. If Warhol is actually out of the picture, then a Zen 3 refresh would be the Ryzen 6000 series, Zen 4 would become the Ryzen 7000 series, and Zen 5 the Ryzen 8000 series.

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KitGuru says: With Strix Point APUs allegedly releasing in 2024, we are still far from seeing something official from AMD. In a 3-year span, much can change, especially with the current chip situation that we are facing. What do you expect from Zen 5-based chips?

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AMD 4700S appears to be the Xbox Series X|S CPU but for PC https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-4700s-appears-to-be-the-xbox-series-xs-cpu-but-for-pc/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-4700s-appears-to-be-the-xbox-series-xs-cpu-but-for-pc/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:14:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=513124 An unknown AMD processor has appeared online, known as the ‘4700S'. The specifications of this processor don't line up with any of AMD's announced CPUs or APUs, but based on some of the details, this could be a reused Xbox Series X|S APU with the graphics cores disabled.  As per the retailer (via @9550pro), the …

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An unknown AMD processor has appeared online, known as the ‘4700S'. The specifications of this processor don't line up with any of AMD's announced CPUs or APUs, but based on some of the details, this could be a reused Xbox Series X|S APU with the graphics cores disabled. 

As per the retailer (via @9550pro), the AMD 4700S APU is being sold inside a mini-ITX system. Like the Xbox Series X|S APU, this one is based on the 7nm process node and features 8x Zen 2 cores and 16x threads. The naming lacks the “Ryzen” of other AMD APUs and is apparently based on the ‘Cardinal' platform.

The boost clock is set at 4.0GHz, which is slightly above the Xbox Series X|S consoles. This might be due to the iGPU being disabled, allowing for more power to be delivered to the CPU, therefore allowing higher clock speeds.

 

Another similarity with the Xbox Series consoles is the 16GB of GDDR6 memory and the lack of DIMM slots. The reseller even added marketing material featuring the Xbox Series X|S APU, implying that this APU is also used on the consoles. Although we can't confirm it, it's possible that these APUs have not passed the tests to be equipped on Xbox Series consoles, so AMD resells them with the iGPU disabled.

The reseller also included some benchmark results, showing the AMD 4700S APU is slower than both the Core i7-9700 processor and the Ryzen 7 4750G Pro, but faster than the Core i7-9750H laptop processor.

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KitGuru says: If AMD were to sell the Xbox Series console processor as its own product for the DIY PC market, would you buy one? 

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G retail sample photos and benchmarks emerge https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-retail-sample-photos-and-benchmarks-emerge/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-7-5700g-retail-sample-photos-and-benchmarks-emerge/#respond Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:01:06 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=511391 The Ryzen 5000G series is closer to launch than ever. Last week, the AMD's upcoming APU line-up was leaked and now, we appear to have some performance data to go along with those leaks. Someone has managed to get their hands on the upcoming Ryzen 7 5700G, releasing the benchmarks and specification information online.  The …

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The Ryzen 5000G series is closer to launch than ever. Last week, the AMD's upcoming APU line-up was leaked and now, we appear to have some performance data to go along with those leaks. Someone has managed to get their hands on the upcoming Ryzen 7 5700G, releasing the benchmarks and specification information online. 

The photo uploaded at the Chiphell forum shows what seems to be an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU with the 100-000000263 OPN code. AMD has not confirmed specifications yet, but it should feature an 8C/16T core configuration and Vega integrated graphics with 512 streaming multiprocessors. GPU-Z lists the Vega 8 iGPU with 2.0GHz clock frequency, but the leaker commented that this value might be wrong.

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Alongside the photo, the leaker posted screenshots showing results of the APU on CPU-Z, AIDA64, and Cinebench R20. The Ryzen 7 5700G sample scored 631 points in single-core and 6782 points on the multi-core test at stock settings on CPU-Z. Cinebench R20 was only tested in multi-core, scoring 6040 points.

Overclocking was also tested. The leaker stated that he tried to reach 4.7GHz at 1.42V, but this proved to be unstable. After reducing the voltage to 1.365V, the sample had become stable, achieving a maximum clock frequency of 4.65GHz.

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KitGuru says: It's still unclear when AMD will launch the Ryzen 5000G series, there is also some uncertainty over whether or not these APUs will be available to DIY builders, or if they will be reserved for pre-built systems from OEMs like Dell. If they do happen to become available to DIY system builders, would you consider a Ryzen 5000G APU for a PC build?

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Leaked roadmap claims AMD Zen 3+ APUs with DDR5 support coming in 2022 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/leaked-roadmap-claims-amd-zen-3-apus-with-ddr5-support-coming-in-2022/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/leaked-roadmap-claims-amd-zen-3-apus-with-ddr5-support-coming-in-2022/#respond Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:00:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=511353 We appear to have a new look at AMD's roadmap for the next two years. The leaked slide claims to show AMD's plans through 2022, including the first AMD APUs based on the Zen 3+ core architecture and support for DDR5 memory. The same leaker also shared some information about Zen 4 and AMD's codenamed …

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We appear to have a new look at AMD's roadmap for the next two years. The leaked slide claims to show AMD's plans through 2022, including the first AMD APUs based on the Zen 3+ core architecture and support for DDR5 memory. The same leaker also shared some information about Zen 4 and AMD's codenamed “Warhol” CPUs.

The AMD APU roadmap shared by @sepeuwmjh is divided into four categories: HP (High Power), LP (Low Power), ULP (Ultra-Low Power) and ELP (Extreme Low Power). In the HP category (45W), Rembrandt will succeed Cezanne. Featuring Zen 3+ core architecture, Navi 2x GPUs, and support for LPDDR5/DDR5 memory, the Rembrandt architecture is expected to be based on TSMC's 6nm process node.

Like the current line-up of Ryzen 5000U APUs, AMD will also release two sets of LP APUs with different specifications in 2022. Besides the Rembrandt-U APUs, which will share the same specifications as the HP Rembrandt APUs but with a 15W TDP, there's also the Barcelo-U, which is said to come with a 15W TDP, Zen 3 core architecture and Vega graphics.

In the ULP class, Dragon Crest will replace Van Gogh. As per the roadmap, both share similar specifications, including Zen 2 core architecture, Navi 2x graphics, and support for LPDDR5. The ELP category remains the same throughout 2021 and 2022.

Aside from the roadmap, the leaker also stated that the AM4 Warhol will be based on TSMC's 6nm process node, but the I/O die will still be using 12nm. As for Zen 4, it will use 5nm, and its I/O die will employ the 6nm process node.

KitGuru says: It looks like AMD has a lot in store for us. Most of what the leaker shared is for the mobile segment, but desktop platforms should follow a similar trend. Which upcoming AMD architecture are you most excited about?

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AMD Ryzen 5000G ”Cezanne” desktop APU specifications detailed https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-5000g-cezanne-desktop-apu-specifications-detailed/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-5000g-cezanne-desktop-apu-specifications-detailed/#respond Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:43:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=510369 We’ve had Ryzen 5000 series processors available for quite some time now, but we have yet to see the launch of AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 5000G APU series. It looks like we won’t have to wait much longer, however, as the product data sheet containing the specs for AMD’s upcoming APUs has leaked. The leak details …

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We’ve had Ryzen 5000 series processors available for quite some time now, but we have yet to see the launch of AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 5000G APU series. It looks like we won’t have to wait much longer, however, as the product data sheet containing the specs for AMD’s upcoming APUs has leaked. The leak details three SKUs – the Ryzen 7 5700G, Ryzen 5 5600G, and the Ryzen 3 5300G.

The datasheet, which has been leaked by @momomo_us, details the base and max boost clock of each processor, as well as the core count and amount of L3 cache.

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The Ryzen 7 5700G, the flagship processor of the Ryzen 5000G series, is an 8C/16T APU with 16MB of L3 cache and a 3.8GHz base clock which boosts up to 4.6GHz. As for the Ryzen 5 5600G, this 6C/12T processor has a base clock of 3.9GHz, a max boost clock of 4.4GHz, and 16MB of L3 cache. Lastly, there's the 4C/8T Ryzen 3 5300G, coming with 8MB of L3 cache, and a 4.0GHz base clock and boost speeds of up to 4.2GHz. All Ryzen 5000G APUs have a 65W TDP.

The following table sums up all the leaked specifications of each processor:

Cores / Threads Base Clock Boost Clock TDP
Ryzen 7 5700G
8C/16T
3.8GHz
4.6GHz
65W
Ryzen 5 5600G
6C/12T
3.9GHz
4.4GHz
65W
Ryzen 3 5300G
4C/8T
4.0GHz
4.2GHz
65W

Compared to the previous generation of Ryzen APUs (4000G), the Ryzen 5000G will offer a 200MHz CPU frequency bump across all SKUs. The differences in the GPU are still hard to determine, but the Vega integrated graphics of the Ryzen 5000G APUs are expected to feature more CUs and possibly a GPU clock increase.

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KitGuru says: If AMD made the Ryzen 5000G available to the DIY market, these APUs would be a great alternative for those waiting for the GPU prices coming back to normal. Do you think the Ryzen 5000G APUs should be available through retailers? Would you consider buying one?

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AMD Navi 23 GPUs will feature Infinity Cache but Van Gogh APUs and Aldebaran GPU Accelerator won’t https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/amd-navi-23-gpus-will-feature-infinity-cache-but-van-gogh-apus-and-aldebaran-gpu-accelerator-wont/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/amd-navi-23-gpus-will-feature-infinity-cache-but-van-gogh-apus-and-aldebaran-gpu-accelerator-wont/#respond Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:44:35 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=510047 AMD has submitted a new patch to AMKFD revealing the L1, L2, and L3 cache specifications of the Navi 23 GPU, the upcoming Ryzen “Van Gogh” APUs, and the “Aldebaran” Compute Accelerator. The last note added by AMD to the AMKFD (via @Kepler_L2), a Linux HSA kernel driver for AMD APUs and GPUs, informs us …

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AMD has submitted a new patch to AMKFD revealing the L1, L2, and L3 cache specifications of the Navi 23 GPU, the upcoming Ryzen “Van Gogh” APUs, and the “Aldebaran” Compute Accelerator.

The last note added by AMD to the AMKFD (via @Kepler_L2), a Linux HSA kernel driver for AMD APUs and GPUs, informs us that “L1 cache information has been updated and the L2/L3 information has been added” for Vega10 and newer ASICs. As you scroll down through the file, you'll see the cache information of various GPUs already available, but there are also three entries for unreleased chips. Those three are the Dimgray Cavefish/Navi 23 GPU, the Van Gogh APU, and the Aldebaran GPU Accelerator.

Dimgray Cavefish GPU cache information appears just after the Sienna Cichlid (Navi 21) and Navy Flounder (Navi 22) segments of the file. Although there's no mention of “Infinity Cache”, the L3 cache sizes of the Navi 21 and 22 GPUs listed in the file match their Infinity Cache specifications. Considering this, we can only assume that the L3 cache is Infinity Cache, which means the Navi 23 GPU should come with 32MB of Infinity Cache.

Aldebaran and Van Gogh codenames are also mentioned in the file. Given that Aldebaran is supposed to be the successor to the MI200 GPU Accelerator, it comes as no surprise that it won't feature any Infinity Cache. As for the Van Gogh APUs, despite being the first APUs to feature RDNA graphics, they also seem to lack it.

KitGuru says: The Navi 23 GPUs are expected to power entry-level graphics cards, so 32MB of Infinity Cache might be enough to offer decent performance for 1080p gaming. Do you think 32MB of Infinity Cache is enough for entry-level gaming graphics cards?

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AMD’s next RDNA 2 GPU will deliver ‘premium 1080p gaming’, launching in April according to leaker https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/amds-next-rdna-2-gpu-will-deliver-premium-1080p-gaming-launching-in-april-according-to-leaker/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/amds-next-rdna-2-gpu-will-deliver-premium-1080p-gaming-launching-in-april-according-to-leaker/#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:29:57 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=508364 The Radeon RX 6700 XT officially launched this week, targeting PC gamers looking to play at 1440p resolution. As we know though, this isn't the end for AMD's series of RDNA 2 based graphics cards. Another 1080p gaming focused graphics card is also due and according to leaks this week, we could see it next …

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The Radeon RX 6700 XT officially launched this week, targeting PC gamers looking to play at 1440p resolution. As we know though, this isn't the end for AMD's series of RDNA 2 based graphics cards. Another 1080p gaming focused graphics card is also due and according to leaks this week, we could see it next month. 

A new report from known leaker, @KittyYYuko, AMD is preparing another GPU, codenamed ‘Dimgray Cavefish', for an April launch. This graphics card will likely be based on the Navi 23 GPU and will be marketed for “premium 1080p gaming”. In China, this graphics card is supposedly going to carry a 2499 CNY price tag, which converts to around £275 here in the UK, although conversion pricing is never accurate, so do not take this to be the official launch MSRP. So far, we are told to expect this GPU to pack 32 Compute Units and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM. In terms of comparable GPUs, this upcoming graphics card is said to rival the RTX 3060.

It is possible that this graphics card will use the Navi 22 GPU instead and launch as the RX 6600 XT, which was recently listed on the EEC database. That's all the information we have for now though, but if this leak proves to be true, we'll be hearing official details in just a matter of weeks.

Aside from the upcoming RDNA 2 GPU, the leaker also claims that AMD's codenamed ‘Cezanne' desktop APU is launching in June.

KitGuru Says: Time will tell if these leaks are accurate, but it does seem in-line with what we would expect from a 1080p gaming card on paper. Are many of you still rocking a 1080p monitor? Will you be upgrading your graphics card this year? 

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Samsung to release Exynos laptop with AMD graphics in 2021 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/joao-silva/samsung-to-release-exynos-laptop-with-amd-graphics-in-2021/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/joao-silva/samsung-to-release-exynos-laptop-with-amd-graphics-in-2021/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:38:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=505787 AMD and Samsung have been working together on a mobile GPU for quite some time. Earlier this year, Samsung gave an update on the development of this GPU, stating that it would feature in the next flagship Exynos SoC, but it didn't detail how it would be used. Back then, most assumed it would come …

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AMD and Samsung have been working together on a mobile GPU for quite some time. Earlier this year, Samsung gave an update on the development of this GPU, stating that it would feature in the next flagship Exynos SoC, but it didn't detail how it would be used. Back then, most assumed it would come in a high-end Samsung smartphone, but a new report suggests otherwise.

As per the report from ZDNet Korea (via Engadget), Samsung's next flagship Exynos SoC with AMD graphics will be powering a Windows 10 laptop.

Apparently Samsung will announce this laptop in the second half of 2021, prior to the company releasing the new Galaxy Note.

This would be somewhat similar to what Apple did with the M1, with Samsung moving towards its own ARM-based chips for Windows 10 laptops. This wouldn't be the first time Samsung has worked on something like this either, having previously released ARM-based laptops using Qualcomm Snapdragon technology.

KitGuru says: Would you buy a Samsung laptop powered by an Exynos SoC with AMD graphics? How would this SoC fare against Apple M1, AMD Ryzen 5000H, and Intel equivalent solutions?

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