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technology1 year ago

"AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs: A Leap in Performance and Graphics"

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G series of desktop APUs, based on the Zen4 architecture, have been tested in PassMark benchmarks and show up to 30% performance improvement over the Zen3-based 5000G series. The 8700G, 8600G, and 8500G APUs feature integrated RDNA3 GPU subsystems and increased default TDP to 65W, marking AMD's entry into the DIY market. The 8700G outperforms the 8600G and 8500G in both single-core and multi-core tests, with the 8500G utilizing a heterogeneous Zen4c architecture. The series is set for release on January 31st, with the absence of the Ryzen 3 8300G from the initial launch.

technology2 years ago

"AMD Unveils Ryzen 8000G 'Phoenix' APUs: Zen 4, RDNA 3, and AI Integration for Desktop PCs"

AMD is set to launch its Ryzen 8000G desktop APU series on January 31st, featuring Zen4/RDNA3 mobile silicon in a new form factor for the AM5 socket. The series includes the 8-core Ryzen 7 8700G and 6-core Ryzen 5 8600G models, equipped with integrated RDNA3 graphics and a built-in XDNA1 Ryzen AI accelerator. AMD claims these APUs will outperform Intel's Core i7-14700K and even compete with systems powered by a Core i5-13400F and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card. The Ryzen 7 8700G will retail at $329, the Ryzen 5 8600G at $229, and the Ryzen 5 8500G at $179, with availability starting on January 31st.

technology2 years ago

"AMD Unveils EPYC 8004 Sienna CPU Series with Powerful Zen4c Cores and SP6 Socket"

AMD has launched the EPYC 8004 Sienna CPU series, featuring up to 64 Zen4c cores and the new SP6 socket. These processors are specifically designed to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) metrics, focusing on Performance per Watt per Dollar. They are targeted towards the high-core count market segment within data centers, cloud computing, and the edge computing sector. The EPYC 8004 series offers varying Thermal Design Power (TDP) levels, support for up to 6-channel DDR5-4800 memory, and connectivity with up to 96 PCIe Gen5 lanes and up to 48 CXL 1.1+ lanes. AMD has also unveiled three partner systems based on the EPYC 8004 series.

technology2 years ago

"AMD Phoenix2 CPU Die Shot Reveals Zen4/Zen4c Architectures and Performance"

AMD's low-cost Phoenix2 CPU, featuring a fusion of Zen4 and Zen4c architectures, has been revealed through a die shot. The compact processor, with 2 Zen4 and 4 Zen4c cores, offers a 6-core, 12-thread configuration and supports hyperthreading. It features modifications to cache sizes and a different GPU configuration compared to the full Phoenix chip. The Phoenix2 CPU has been deployed for entry-level Ryzen processors and is expected to be utilized by handheld gaming consoles in the future.

technology2 years ago

"AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Availability, Features, and Benefits"

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an 8-core Zen4 desktop CPU with 3D V-Cache, is now available for $449. It features 8 Zen4 cores with direct access to 3D V-Cache, an extra 64MB of L3 cache, and has been proven to bring massive improvement in gaming. The new series outperforms Intel CPUs in gaming and requires much less power. The CPU costs more than the 7700X, which is also an 8-core Zen4 CPU but without the extra cache. AMD Ryzen enthusiasts will also have a choice of picking 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X which actually costs $20 less.

technology2 years ago

"AMD Introduces Orange Sticker to Identify Zen 4-Based Ryzen Mobility CPUs"

AMD has released new partner materials to help customers distinguish between the Ryzen 7000 mobile series, which includes Zen2, Zen3, Zen4, RDNA2, RDNA3, and Vega architectures. Customers looking for Zen4-based AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs should look for an orange sticker on the laptop, while the old grey sticker will apply to Zen2 or Zen3 APUs. The orange sticker means that it is based on Zen4 architecture (Ryzen 7040/7045 series).

technology2 years ago

AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D: A Potential Game-Changer for Graphics Cards.

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, an upcoming 8-core Zen4 desktop processor equipped with 3D V-Cache, has appeared on the SiSoftware website. It has one 8-core chiplet with an extra layer of 3D V-Cache, making it 37.3% faster than the 5800X3D Zen3 model. The 7800X3D will offer the lowest CPU frequency out of all Ryzen 7000 SKUs, going up to 5.0 GHz. It is set to launch on April 6th at $449, $112 more than the 7700X SKU and even $20 more than 7900.