AMD introduces new Ryzen Mobile chips with Zen CPU cores and Vega graphics

AMD is expanding its Ryzen family of chips to include mobile processors designed for premium 2-in-1s, convertibles and ultrathin notebook computers.

Previously codenamed the “Raven Ridge”, Ryzen's new mobile processor are based on Zen CPU architecture and is combined with Radeon Vega graphics to deliver blazing fast performance. Two models were unveiled:  Ryzen 7 2700U and the Ryzen 5 2500U.

They offer improved performance over AMD's previous mobile chips with up to 3X the CPU performance, and up to 2.3X the GPU performance, while keeping the power consumption down by up to 58 percent. The new Ryzen mobile chips feature 15-watt TDP along with four core/eight thread architecture with 6MP 6MB of L2/L3 cache, but there are some differences between the processor.

The Ryzen 7 2700U chip is said to be the fastest processor for ultrathin notebooks with up to 44 percent more multi-threaded CPU performance, and up to 161 percent more graphics performance than the competition. It has  a maximum clock speed of 3.8GHz and 10 GPU compute units running at 1300MHz. 

The Ryzen 5 2500U, on the other hand has a maximum clock speed of 3.6GHz  and 8GPU compute units running at 1100MHz.

The Ryzen mobile processor also feature Precision Boost 2 technology, which accelerates processor performance in workloads using from one to many CPU cores and Mobile Extended Frequency Range (mXFR), which raises sustained performance in notebooks with great cooling solutions on notebooks certified for “Ultimate XFR Performance”

With the RadeonVega GPU integration, Ryzen's new mobile processor enables smooth and playable framerates at 1080p in popular eSport games such as League of Legends, Overwatch, CS:GO and DOTA2 in ultrathin notebooks.

PC maker including Acer, HP and Lenovo will be among the first to launch Ryzen Mobile processors based laptops in the coming weeks, followed by Dell and Asus in early 2018. 

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AMD launches entry-level Ryzen 3 processors

AMD is launching its most affordable entry-level Ryzen 3 processor family, rounding out the mainstream desktop line for 2017.

The Ryzen 3 family consists of two models: the Ryzen 3-1200 priced at Rs. 7,599 ($109 in the U.S) and Ryzen 3 1300X priced Rs. 8,999 ($129 in the U.S). GST of 18 percent is applicable, which pushes the India pricing up to 10,550 and 8,966 respectively.

AMD's Ryzen 3 chips are designed to take on Intel's Core i3 series, which dominates the budget PC market. They are based on AMD's Zen architecture, and are equipped with true quad-core unlocked processor with four built-in threads to deliver optimum performance for eSports gaming and computing applications. 

The Ryzen 3-1200 features 3.1GHz base clock speed, and supports boost speeds up to 3.4GHz, while the Ryzen 3-1300X has a base clock speed of 3.5GHz, and boost speeds up to 3.7GHz. Both are also multiplier unlocked and overclockable.

They have 65W TDPs, ship with AMD's compact Wraith Stealth cooler and will work with same AM4 motherboard platform as the rest of the mainstream Ryzen family. AMD  says that Ryzen 3 chips are VR ready.

The Asus Ryzen 3 chips are now available in India, as well as globally

Product Line	AMD Ryzen 3	AMD Ryzen 3
Model	1300X	1200
Cores	4	4
Threads	4	4
Base Clock (GHz)	3.5	3.1
Boost Clock (GHz)	3.7	3.4
TDP (Watts)	65	65
PRICE SEP (USD)	$129	$109
PRICE SEP (INR)  (GST of 18 percent is applicable)	8899	7599

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AMD Ryzen 5 desktop chips are now available in India starting at Rs. 12,199

As promised AMD's mid-range Rayzen 5 desktop class chips line-up are now available for purchase starting at Rs. 12,199. The lineup includes Ryzen 5 1400, Ryzen 5 1500X, Ryzen 5 1600, Ryzen 5 1600X and carry price tag of Rs. 12,199, Rs, 13,799, Rs. 15,799 and Rs. 18,199 respectively. 

AMD's Ryzen 5 desktop chips are based on is the company's Zen architecture and is AMD's answer to Intel's mid-range Core i5 Kaby Lake processor. They targeted at gamers, content creators and casual users who don't want to spend more on a CPU.

AMD says the Ryzen 5 1400 and 1500X models are designed to deliver the best gaming experience possible, while the Rzen 5 1600X and 1600 models are designed for smooth gaming and broadcasting, and deliver true workstation-class performance 

Ryzen 5 1400 
quad-core CPU running at eight threads
3.2GHz base clock speed and 3.4GHz boost clock
65W TDP
Wraith Stealth cooler 

Ryzen 5 1500X
quad-core CPU running at eith threads
3.5GHz base clock speed and 3.6GHz boost clock
65W TDP
Wraith Spire cooler 

Ryzen 5 1600
six-cores CPU running at 12 threads
3.2GHz base clock speed and 3.6GHz boost clock
65W TDP
Wraith Spire cooler

Ryzen 5 1600X
six-cores CPU running at 12 threads
3.6GHz base clock speed
4GHz boost clock
95W TDP

According to AMD, the Ryzen 5 1600X offers 87 percent more performance than Intels' Core i5 i7600k chip. It is also the only CPU in the Ryzen 5 line up that does not come with a cooler, because it is targets at users who would prefer using a higher-end cooler.

The Ryzen 5 chips feature AMD's SenseMI technology and offer impressive multi-tasking capabilities delivering incredible responsiveness and performance. Also they are unlocked processors meaning gamers can attempt to overclock the chip to run at higher speed.

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AMD announces mid-range Ryzen 5 CPUs starting at $169

Last month AMD launched the high-end Ryzen 7 processors based on company's Zen architecture aimed at high-performance desktop computers. Now the chip maker has  announced a more affordable mid-range line of Ryzen 5 desktop class chips. 

The Ryzen 7 was AMD's answer Intel's high-end Core i7 chip, and similary the Ryzen 5 series will be pitted against Intel's mid-range Core i5 Kaby Lake processors.

The Ryzen 5 line up comes in four models featuring AMD's Zen architecture in hexa-core (or 6-core), 12 thread, as well as quad-core (4-core) and 8 thread options. 

The first of the quartet is the Ryzen 5 1600X CPUs is a 6-core/12 threads CPU with 3.6GHz base clock speed, 4GHz boost clock speed and 95W TDP. It is priced at $249 (Rs. 18,199). AMD says, the Ryzen 5 1600X beats the Intel Core i5 7600K chip by 69 percent in CPU performance testing using Cinebench R15 nT.

The Ryzen 5 1600 also has 6-core/12 threads CPU, but has 3.2GHz base clock speed and 3.6GHz boost clock and is a 65W TDP part. It is priced at $219 (Rs. 15,799)

The Ryzen 5 1500X is a 4-core/8 threads CPU with 3.5GHz base clock and 3.7GHz boost clock and 65W TDP. It is priced at $189.

Lastly, the Ryzen 5 1400 also is a 4-core/8 threads CPU with 3.2GHz base clock, 3.4GHz boost clock and 65W TDP. It costs $169.

These new mid-range CPUs include the new Wraith coolers, including the Wraith Spire and Wraith Stealth, which are designed to provide near-silent operations. They also feature AMD's SenseMI technology and offer impressive multi-tasking capabilities delivering incredible responsiveness and performance. Also they are unlocked processors meaning gamers can attempt to overclock the chip to run at higher speeds.

The AMD Ryzen 5 line up will be available beginning April 11 at retailers around the world. AMD also plans to launch more affordable less powerful Ryzen 3 chips in the second half of 2017.

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AMD announces Ryzen 7 high-end desktop CPUs

AMD has officially announced its Ryzen desktop processor family, a chip its says can match the benchmark performance of Intel's Core i7 chips at more affordable price. The first three CPU in the new Ryzen line include Ryzen 7 1800X, Ryzen 7 1700X and Rs. 7 1700 and are specifically designed for PC games, creators and enthusiasts. 

The new Ryzen chips are based on AMD's Zen Architecture. AMD said it has exceeded its set goal of pushing 40 percent more instructions per clock for chips with its new Zen CPU cores compared to previous Excavator architecture, and managed to achieve a 52 percent improvement.

All three Ryzen 7 models are manufactured on a 14nm process and have eight cores and supports 16 threads. The top of the line Ryzen 7 1800X is claimed to be the fastest eight-core chip available in the market right now. It has a base clock speed of 3.6GHz and a boost clock of 4GHz. 

AMD touted that its high-performace 1800X chip can outperform "a similarly configured 8-core, 16-thread Intel Core i7-6900K in Cinebench R15 multi-threaded and Handbrake-based video transcoding, as well as showing comparable 4K gaming performance."

The Ryzen 7 1700X has base clock speed of 3.4GHz and boost speed of 3.8GHz, while the Ryzen 7 1700 offer clock speed of 3GHz, and boost speeds of 3.7GHz. The 1800X and 1700X have 95W TDP ratings while the 1700 have 65W.  

The Ryzen 7 1800X is priced at Rs. 37,999 ($499 in the U.S) compared to the $1050 price tag of Intel's Core i7 6900K. The Ryzen 7 1700x and Ryzen 7 1700 are priced at Rs. 24,999 ($399 in the U.S) and Rs. 24,499 ($319 on the U.S), roughly $25 less expensive than Core i7-6800K and Core i7-770K, which they will compete against.

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AMD unveils $199 PC VR-ready Radeon RX 480 graphics card

AMD at Computex 2016, Taipei introduced an affordable VR-capable Radeon RX 480 graphics card, which it claims to be the 'world's most affordable solution for premium PC VR experiences", delivering VR capability common in $500 GPUs.

The Radeon RX 480 is prices start at $199 for the 4GB edition (8GB also available), and will be available from June 29.

The Radeon RX 480 graphics card will be based on AMD's Polaris architecture to deliver premium VR capability with low power consumption. AMD said that the Radeon RX series efficiency is driven by major architectural improvements and the industry's first 14nm FinFET process technology for discrete GPUs. It supports AMD FreeSync and HDR video via DisplayPort 1.3/1.4, HDMI 2.0b and has an average power draw of just 150W.

AMD expects the PC VR technology demand to grow in education, entertainment and productivity area. With the new PC VR enabled Polaris architecture-based graphics cards, AMD aims to accelerate the pace of the VR ecosystem, enabling OEMs to build affordable priced VR-ready desktops and notebooks targeted at developing market. 

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