After 2 years and 9 months, AMD has finally upgraded its desktop APU product line, introducing the new Ryzen 8000G series. This is also the fifth generation of desktop Ryzen APU.
In April 2021, the previous generation was called the Ryzen 5000G series, based on the 7nm process, Zen3 CPU architecture, Vega GPU architecture, and AM4 packaging interface, supporting DDR4 memory and PCIe 3.0 channels.
The new Ryzen 8000G has upgraded to a 5nm process, Zen4 CPU architecture, RDNA3 GPU architecture, AM5 packaging interface, supporting DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 channels.
The Ryzen 7040 series, codenamed Phoenix, was released for the laptop platform a year ago. Now brought to the desktop, the architecture and technical features remain unchanged, but the thermal design power has been relaxed to 65W, and the performance is still much higher.
As for motherboards, it is compatible with the AMD 600 series, including X670, B650, and A620, focusing on the latter two.
Models and specifications are likely familiar to everyone, as various leaks and disclosures have revealed most of the details.
- At the top end is the Ryzen 7 8700G, with 8 cores, 16 threads, 8MB L2 cache, 16MB L3 cache, a clock speed of 4.2-5.1GHz, integrated Radeon 780M GPU with 12 CU units, and a record-breaking frequency of up to 2.9GHz. It also features the Ryzen AI engine.
- The Ryzen 5 8600G is streamlined to 6 cores, 12 threads, 6MB L2 cache, and 16MB L3 cache, with a clock speed of 4.35-5.0GHz. The integrated GPU is downgraded to an 8 CU unit Radeon 760M with a frequency of 2.8GHz, and it includes the Ryzen AI engine.
- The Ryzen 5 8500G also has 6 cores and 12 threads but adopts a combination of 2 Zen4 and 4 Zen4c. It operates at a clock speed of 3.55-5.0GHz, with an integrated Radeon 740M GPU having only 4 CU units. It no longer includes the Ryzen AI engine.
- As for the Ryzen 3 8300G, it consists of 1 Zen4 and 3 Zen4c, forming 4 cores, 8 threads, 4MB L2 cache, and 8MB L3 cache, with a clock speed of 3.45-4.9GHz. The integrated GPU remains the Radeon 740M.
In terms of performance, AMD extensively showcased its impressive data, particularly the unprecedented strength of its integrated graphics.
The Ryzen 7 8700G doesn’t require a discrete graphics card, making it more affordable than an i5-13400F paired with a GTX 1650. Moreover, the CPU’s baseline performance is superior, leading by 10-20% in some aspects and even achieving an incredible 4.6 times performance boost in LAME.
GPU gaming performance varies, with some instances showing a significant lead, a remarkable feat considering its integrated graphics versus dedicated graphics.
Thanks to the latest architecture, more units, and extremely high frequencies, the Radeon 780M integrated graphics gaming performance is truly ahead by a significant margin. At 1080p low settings, it can achieve smooth frame rates of 60+FPS in numerous AAA titles. For online games, it effortlessly exceeds 100FPS, reaching up to 236FPS in League of Legends, and even hitting an impressive 581FPS in “World of Tanks enCore.
For those who find it insufficient, they can certainly pair it with a discrete graphics card. However, the official recommendation of pairing it with the RX 7900 XTX seems a bit excessive…
Because it adopts the latest RDNA3 architecture from the RX 7000 series, the Radeon 700M integrated graphics not only support ray tracing and FSR but also feature HYPR-RX acceleration and frame generation technology. When activated, an average performance boost of 75% can be achieved, ensuring stable and smooth gameplay even in large-scale games.
In compact devices like mini PCs with limited space, the Ryzen 8000G fits seamlessly, offering gaming performance that can be several times better than Intel integrated graphics.
The Ryzen 7040 series was the world’s first x86 processor to integrate an independent AI engine, while the Ryzen 8000G series is the first desktop processor with a dedicated AI engine, boasting a computing power of 16TOPS, similar to the mobile Ryzen 8040 series.
Combined with powerful CPU and GPU capabilities, the overall computing power of the Ryzen 8000G reaches an impressive 39TOPS.
Currently, AMD’s AI technology supports over 150 software features, with Adobe software alone having more than 50.
The Ryzen 8000G APU is set to launch on January 31, initially limited to complete systems, with retail availability expected at the end of this quarter.
While AMD Zen4 is gaining widespread adoption and the desktop Ryzen 8000G APU has arrived, there’s still a substantial number of consumers who favor the matured Zen3 architecture and the AM4 platform.
After all, it’s not about affording a new platform but recognizing the value in the older platform.
Now, AMD introduces four new products to the Ryzen 5000 series, including the Ryzen 7 5700X3D with built-in 3D cache, the Ryzen 7 5700 without integrated graphics, and the APU models Ryzen 5 5600GT and 5500GT.
These are well-suited for existing users still on the AM4 platform looking to upgrade. Whether for office work, entertainment, or gaming, these new options cater to a variety of needs.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is essentially a streamlined version of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which was the first desktop processor to integrate a 3D V-Cache stacked cache. Originally an experimental feature, it unexpectedly gained immense popularity overnight, becoming the most praised gaming CPU among mainstream players.
The Ryzen 7 5700X3D retains a complete set of 8 cores, 16 threads, 4MB L2 cache, and a massive 96MB L3 cache, including a 64MB 3D cache, totaling up to 100MB.
It only reduces the clock speeds, going from 3.4-4.5GHz to 3.0-4.1GHz, with a thermal design power still at 105W, though the actual power consumption is likely much lower.
Priced at $249 officially, once it stabilizes in the domestic market, it should be available for around 1500 yuan.
In addition, AMD has two similar models exclusively for OEMs – the already released Ryzen 5 5600X3D and the upcoming Ryzen 5 5500X3D, both featuring 6 cores and 99MB of cache. They offer even better cost-effectiveness, but unfortunately, they won’t be sold separately.
The gaming performance of the Ryzen 7 5700X3D remains outstanding. Compared to the similarly priced i5-13600K, it still manages to achieve an overall lead in its class.
The Ryzen 7 5700 is essentially the product of removing the integrated graphics from the Ryzen 7 5700G. It retains the same 8 cores, 16 threads, 8MB L2 cache, 16MB L3 cache, and a maximum frequency of 4.6GHz, with a thermal design power of 65W. It comes with the included Wraith Spire cooler.
Interestingly, its base frequency has decreased by 100MHz, now at 3.7GHz.
The gaming performance is on a similar level to the i5-12400F, which is priced at around a thousand yuan. Looking at this, the Ryzen 7 5700 is likely to be priced in a similar range, around a thousand yuan.
The Ryzen 5 5600GT/5500GT marks the first model in the lineup to have a “GT” designation, though the reasoning behind this nomenclature is not entirely clear.
Both share similar specifications, featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, 3MB L2 cache, 16MB L3 cache, and a thermal design power of 65W, along with the included Wraith Stealth cooler.
The only difference lies in the clock speeds. The Ryzen 5 5600GT operates at 3.6-4.6GHz, with a 300MHz lower base clock compared to the Ryzen 5 5600G but a 200MHz higher boost clock. In comparison to the Ryzen 5 5600, it is 100MHz lower on the base clock and 200MHz higher on the boost clock.
The Ryzen 5 5500GT has a frequency of 3.6-4.4GHz, similar to the Ryzen 5 5500, with a 200MHz higher boost clock.
In terms of performance, AMD didn’t compare with competitors but instead opted to compete with the Ryzen 5 5600G. Surprisingly, they claim to lead even without a frequency advantage.
Could it be that “T” stands for Turbo?
Information summary for the four new products in the Ryzen 5000 series—all set to be released on January 31st.
Finally, here is the complete lineup of desktop Ryzen processors, offering a variety of specifications for you to choose from.
About a month ago, AMD released the Ryzen 8040 series laptop processors, an upgraded version of the existing Ryzen 7040 series. Laptops equipped with these processors have already begun shipping.
Now, AMD has publicly revealed the performance of the Ryzen 8040 series. While the data comes from official sources, the comparison is made against the latest Core Ultra processors. This includes aspects such as AI performance, gaming performance, office performance, and energy efficiency—worth a look.
The Ryzen 8040 series, codenamed Hawk Point, is still based on the Zen4 CPU architecture, RDNA3 GPU architecture, and XDNA NPU architecture. By further unlocking its potential, especially by improving frequencies and efficiency across various components, it delivers a higher level of AI performance.
Notably, the NPU AI performance has surged from 10TOPS to 16TOPS, a remarkable increase of 60%. This enhancement has also elevated the overall computing power from 33TOPS to 39TOPS.
In terms of AI performance, both the Ryzen 8040 and Core Ultra series feature dedicated NPU AI engines. However, AMD claims a significant lead, particularly evident in the notable advantage of the Ryzen 7 8840U over the Core Ultra i7 155H, with some aspects even showcasing around an 80% lead.
Of course, AI performance is not only determined by hardware specifications but also heavily relies on optimization and adaptation, including models, development frameworks, and more. Beyond numerical performance, crucial factors for users include software functionalities and adaptability to various scenarios.
In terms of integrated graphics gaming performance, the Core Ultra has upgraded to the new Arc architecture, with the potential for performance to double. However, it still falls short of the Radeon 780M with RDNA3 architecture, where the power consumption release is also more composed.
In terms of office and creative performance, the Ryzen 7 8840U is also claimed to be comprehensively ahead.
Lastly, AMD’s advantage in energy efficiency is astonishingly as high as 80%. Overall, the data provided by AMD looks very impressive, making it seem like the two are not even in the same league. However, the actual performance will depend on the design of notebooks from different manufacturers. Let’s await reviews for a more accurate assessment.
