AMD Ryzen Z2 Go is a custom chip, seemingly exclusive to the Lenovo Legion Go S

AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 Go APU might not be available on as many consoles as the other Ryzen Z2 chips. According to a recent report, AMD's Ryzen Z2 Go is exclusive to the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go S handheld.

Renowned leaker Golden Pig Upgrade (via @Olrak29_) has revealed that the Ryzen Z2 Go will be a budget-focused APU designed exclusively for Lenovo's upcoming handheld gaming device. That, however, doesn't mean AMD won't launch a new AMD APU with similar specs and name it differently so other manufacturers can use it.

The Z2 Go, based on AMD's “Rembrandt-R” silicon (found in the Ryzen 7035 series), will reportedly feature a quad-core Zen 3+ CPU and an RDNA 2-based 12-CU iGPU. While this configuration might seem modest compared to AMD's latest architectures, it's a strategic move to cater to the budget-conscious handheld market. Interestingly, the Z2 Go doesn't have a direct equivalent in AMD's existing Rembrandt or Rembrandt-R lineup. Based on its specifications, it's likely to offer 8 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, along with support for LPDDR5X-6400 memory.

This focus on affordability aligns with Lenovo's strategy for the Legion Go S, which is expected to be a more budget-friendly alternative to the original Legion Go. By partnering with AMD to create a custom APU, Lenovo can offer a compelling price-to-performance ratio for its new handheld.

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