AMD Introduces Ryzen 7040U Series with Tiny Zen 4C Cores

AMD has introduced two new Ryzen 7040U-series chips for thin and light laptops, combining regular Zen 4 CPU cores with smaller Zen 4c cores that save space. The Zen 4c cores have the same capabilities as Zen 4 cores but take up 35% less space on the silicon die. These chips, codenamed "Phoenix 2," feature a heterogeneous design and combine high-performance Zen 4 cores, high-efficiency Zen 4c cores, and RDNA3 graphics cores. The new CPUs aim to offer more options for consumers, including smaller, cheaper chips with increased core counts.