AMD Ryzen 7 8000G Series Zen 4 APUs Released, Faster than Core i9-14700K?

AMD recently announced several new APUs for its AM5 platform and CPUs for the older AM4 platform. That’s right, the AM4 platform is not dead yet. AMD released the Ryzen 8000G series APUs and updated its Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. We’ll explore the Ryzen 5000 series in a separate article. So, a Ryzen 7 8700G APU with 8 cores and 16 threads leads the 8000G family. It comes with a SEP of $329, and AMD claims that it is faster than Intel’s latest 14th gen Core i7-14700K CPU in 1080p gaming. We’ll have to wait for independent reviews to see if it’s true or just cherry-picked benchmark results. More details from the news below.

AMD Ryzen 8000G Series desktop processors bring immense performance for gamers and creators and unlock new personal AI experiences with Ryzen AI

AMD has unveiled new products to enhance its desktop lineup, catering to gamers, content creators, and everyday users by delivering exceptional performance and incorporating personal AI processing capabilities. The introduction includes the AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors for the AM5 platform, featuring the world’s most powerful built-in graphics in the Ryzen™ 7 8700G. Additionally, AMD pioneers dedicated AI neural processing units (NPUs) in desktop PC processors, introducing Ryzen™ AI to unlock enhanced consumer AI capabilities, improving productivity, efficiency, and collaboration.

Expanding on the enduring socket AM4, AMD introduces new Ryzen™ 5000 processors, providing users with increased options for building systems dedicated to productivity, gaming, or content creation. The lineup includes the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, utilizing advanced 3D V-Cache™ technology to deliver a significant boost in gaming performance for gamers.

AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series Desktop Processors Deliver Impressive Graphics and Productivity in a Single Package

The AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series is an all-in-one desktop processor boasting up to eight cores and 16 threads. It delivers substantial power and impressive performance for demanding gaming and content creation tasks. These processors prioritize efficiency with a low power draw without compromising performance or responsiveness. Based on the AMD “Zen 4” architecture, the 8000G Series ensures leading energy efficiency while harnessing the remarkable speed of “Zen 4.”

Leading the lineup, the AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700G boasts eight cores, 16 threads, 24MB of Cache, and Radeon™ 780M graphics. Similarly, the AMD Ryzen™ 5 8600G offers six cores, 12 threads, 22MB of Cache, and Radeon 760M graphics. Both models feature AMD Ryzen™ AI technology, introducing the first NPU on a desktop PC processor. This NPU uniquely accelerates AI software capabilities on your PC, optimizing AI workloads, enhancing processing efficiencies, and enabling experiences like AI-powered noise cancellation.

All models in the 8000G Series desktop processor lineup showcase the fastest built-in graphics in their category, powered by Radeon 700M. Gamers can enjoy impressive visual fidelity, ensuring a seamless AAA 1080p gaming experience at a budget-friendly cost and within compact form factors. The Ryzen™ 7 8700G specifically boasts Radeon 780M graphics, providing the fastest built-in graphics in a desktop processor. Ideal for those entering the AM5 ecosystem, the 8000G Series delivers a smooth 1080p experience with the option to later upgrade with a discrete graphics card for even higher fidelity gameplay.

The 8000G Series incorporates AMD EXPO™ technology, allowing higher memory frequencies and advanced timings to enhance frame rates. Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) enables easy one-touch overclocking, giving users an additional CPU boost by raising power limits.

Pricing, Availability and Specifications

AMD Ryzen™ 8000G Series desktop processors are expected to be accessible to DIY customers and SI partners starting January 31st, 2024.