n anticipation of CES 2024, AMD has made groundbreaking announcements, introducing new products that expand its desktop portfolio and elevate user experiences across various domains, including gaming, content creation, and everyday tasks. The company is set to release the AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors for the AM5 platform, featuring the Ryzen™ 7 8700G with world-leading built-in graphics. Additionally, AMD is venturing into AI processing on desktop PC processors with the debut of Ryzen™ AI, enhancing productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.
Revolutionizing Desktop Processing with Ryzen™ 8000G Series
The AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series represents a pinnacle in all-in-one desktop processors, boasting up to eight cores and 16 threads. These processors deliver exceptional power and performance for demanding tasks, including gaming and content creation. Built on the advanced “Zen 4” architecture, the 8000G Series prioritizes energy efficiency without compromising speed. The flagship Ryzen™ 7 8700G features eight cores, 16 threads, 24MB of Cache, and Radeon™ 780M graphics. Equipped with AMD Ryzen™ AI technology, these processors introduce the first-ever Neural Processing Unit (NPU) on a desktop PC processor, enhancing AI capabilities for improved workloads and experiences like AI-powered noise cancellation.
The 8000G Series processors include the fastest built-in graphics in their class, featuring the Radeon 700M. Gamers will benefit from impressive visual fidelity, delivering a smooth AAA 1080p gaming experience at an affordable price point. These processors are an ideal entry point into the AM5 ecosystem, providing a seamless 1080p experience with the option to upgrade to a discrete graphics card for even higher fidelity gameplay. AMD EXPO™ technology, Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), and a focus on high memory frequencies further enhance the overall performance of the 8000G Series.
The AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors are expected to be available to DIY customers and system integrators (SI partners) starting January 31, 2024. OEM systems are anticipated to arrive in Q2 2024.
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP | NPU | SEP | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700G | 8C/16T | Up to 5.1GHz / 4.2GHz | 24MB | 65W | Yes | $329 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5 8600G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 4.3GHz | 22MB | 65W | Yes | $229 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5 8500G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 3.5GHz | 22MB | 65W | N/A | $179 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 3 8300G | 4C/8T | Up to 4.9GHz / 3.4GHz | 12MB | 65W | N/A | N/A | |
Expanding Ryzen™ 5000 Series for Enhanced Performance
Building on the proven “Zen 3” architecture, AMD introduces new processors to the Ryzen™ 5000 Series, offering users expanded choices for building systems tailored to productivity, gaming, or content creation. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D, leveraging 3D V-Cache™ technology, stands out as a gaming-centric processor with eight cores, 16 threads, and an impressive 100MB of on-chip memory. These new processors are set to be available to DIY customers and SI partners starting January 31, 2024.
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP | NPU | SEP | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X3D | 8C/16T | Up to 4.1GHz / 3.0GHz | 100MB | 105W | N/A | $249 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700 | 8C/16T | Up to 4.6GHz / 3.7GHz | 20MB | 65W | N/A | $175 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600GT | 6C/12T | Up to 4.6GHz / 3.6GHz | 19MB | 65W | N/A | $140 | |
| AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500GT | 6C/12T | Up to 4.4GHz / 3.6GHz | 19MB | 65W | N/A | $125 | |
AI-Ready Innovations in Collaboration with OEM Partners
AMD OEM partners, including ACER, ASUS, Lenovo, HP, and Razer, are set to launch Ryzen™ 8040 Series-powered laptops at CES. These systems, catering to gamers, professionals, and consumers, leverage the Ryzen™ 8040 Series to provide incredible performance and unlock AI-ready capabilities for content creation and everyday productivity. The integrated Ryzen AI NPU on select models enables new AI PCs to hit the market, delivering seamless and AI-backed gaming experiences.
James Lin, General Manager at Acer Inc., emphasized the partnership with AMD, stating, “Our latest Nitro V 16 laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors is a great example of how we’re bringing AI-ready gaming laptops to gamers everywhere. With Ryzen 8040 Series processors, we will deliver new and enhanced features equipping gamers with more immersive in-game experiences and a competitive edge.”
ASUS Co-CEO S.Y. Hsu highlighted their commitment to redefining mobile gaming with AMD, offering the highest quality gameplay for hours without drops in speed or game stuttering. Lenovo’s Vice President and General Manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group, Jun Ouyang, expressed excitement about the partnership’s expansion to include new Ryzen 8040 processors in their product portfolio, supporting creative and productivity pursuits.
HP President of Personal Systems, Alex Cho, emphasized the commitment to delivering groundbreaking, personalized experiences with AMD for future solutions. Razer’s Head of Notebook and Accessories Division, Travis Furst, lauded the Ryzen 8040 Series processors as a significant milestone for gamers seeking speed, performance, and an AI-accelerated experience.