Smart Access Memory : How Does It Boost Ryzen 3000 Performance?
Smart Access Memory is AMD’s marketing term for their implementation of the PCI Express Resizable BAR (Base Address Registers) capability.
What does that mean exactly?
CPUs are traditionally limited to a 256 MB I/O memory address region for the GPU frame buffer. This of it as an “data dump” for stuff like textures, shaders and geometry.
Since this “data dump” is limited to 256 MB, the CPU can only send texture, shader and geometry data as and when the GPU requires them.
This introduces some latency – delay from when the GPU requires the data, and the CPU send them.
Turning on Resizable BAR or Smart Access Memory greatly expands the size of that data dump, letting the CPU directly access the GPU’s entire frame buffer memory.
Instead of transferring data when requested by the GPU, the CPU processes and stores the data directly in the graphics memory.
Graphics assets can be transferred to graphics memory in full, instead of in pieces. In addition, multiple transfers can occur simultaneously, instead of being queued up.
While this AMD graphic above suggests that Smart Access Memory will widen the memory path (and thus memory bandwidth) between the CPU and GPU, that is not true.
Smart Access Memory / Resizable BAR will not increase memory bandwidth.
What it does is let the CPU directly access the entire GPU frame buffer memory, instead of using the usual 256 MB “dump”. That reduces latency because the graphics assets are now accessible by the GPU at all times.
Smart Access Memory For Ryzen 3000 : Requirements
This is what you currently require to enable AMD Smart Access Memory for Ryzen 3000 desktop processors :
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On the heels of the Ryzen 3000 XT series, AMD just unveiled the Ryzen 4000 G-Series with Radeon Graphics!
Here is what you need to know about the new AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop APUs!
AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series with Radeon Graphics Desktop APUs
Unlike the recently released Ryzen 3000 XT series, the Ryzen 4000 G-Series come with integrated Radeon Graphics cores. That makes them APUs, instead of pure processors.
While these new desktop APUs are called the 4000 series, they are still part of the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, and based on the AMD Zen 2 architecture.
At launch, AMD is introducing six Ryzen 4000 G-Series processors, three with a 65W TDP :
AMD Ryzen 7 4700G : 8C/16T | up to 4.4 GHz | 12 MB cache | 8 graphics cores
AMD Ryzen 5 4600G : 6C/12T | up to 4.2 GHz | 11 MB cache | 7 graphics cores
AMD Ryzen 3 4300G : 4C/8T | up to 4.0 GHz | 6 MB cache | 6 graphics cores
And three desktop APUs with a 35W TDP :
AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE : 8C/16T | up to 4.3 GHz | 12 MB cache | 8 graphics cores
AMD Ryzen 5 4600GE : 6C/12T | up to 4.2 GHz | 11 MB cache | 7 graphics cores
AMD Ryzen 3 4300GE : 4C/8T | up to 4.0 GHz | 6 MB cache | 6 graphics cores
We also summarised the key specifications of the six models in this table for easier comparison :
Specifications
Ryzen 7
4700G
Ryzen 7
4700GE
Ryzen 5
4600G
Ryzen 5
4600GE
Ryzen 3
4300G
Ryzen 3
4300GE
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
6 / 12
4 / 8
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
3.1 GHz
3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.5 GHz
Boost Clock
4.4 GHz
4.3 GHz
4.2 GHz
4.0 GHz
L1 Cache
512 KB
384 KB
256 KB
L2 Cache
4 MB
3 MB
2 MB
L3 Cache
8 MB
4 MB
Graphics Cores
8
7
6
Graphics Clock
2.1 GHz
2.0 GHz
1.9 GHz
1.7 GHz
TDP
65 W
35 W
65 W
35 W
65 W
35 W
AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series : Performance
AMD shared with us this chart to show how much of a performance advantage their Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop APUs have over the 9th Gen Intel Core processors :
AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series : Price + Availability
Unfortunately, all six desktop APUs will be limited to the OEM market initially.
AMD does not plan to introduce them to the retail market, until later. So there is no information on their price or retail availability.
AMD expects desktops with these processors to ship from OEM partners like Lenovo and HP starting in Q3 2020.
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To sweeten the deal, AMD is offering a FREE copy of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla with every purchase of a Ryzen 9 XT or Ryzen 7 XT processor, from 7 July until 3 October 2020!
Unfortunately, the Ryzen 5 3600XT does NOT qualify for the free game… 🙁
AMD Ryzen XT : Specifications Compared!
In this table, we compare the new Ryzen 9 3900XT against the Ryzen 9 3950X and Ryzen 9 3900X processors.
Specifications
Ryzen 9
3950X
Ryzen 9
3900XT
Ryzen 9
3900X
Fab Process
7 nm (CPU) + 12 nm (I/O)
Cores / Threads
16 / 32
12 / 24
Base Clock
3.5 GHz
3.8 GHz
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
4.7 GHz
4.6 GHz
L2 Cache
8 MB
6 MB
L3 Cache
64 MB
PCIe Support
PCIe Gen 4 (24 lanes)
TDP
105 W
Bundled Cooler
NA
Wraith Prism
RGB
Launch Price
$749
$499
$449
And here is the Ryzen 7 3800XT compared to the Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X.
Specifications
Ryzen 7
3800XT
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Fab Process
7 nm (CPU) + 12 nm (I/O)
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.7 GHz
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
L2 Cache
4 MB
L3 Cache
32 MB
PCIe Support
PCIe Gen 4 (24 lanes)
TDP
105 W
65 W
Bundled Cooler
NA
Wraith Prism RGB
Launch Price
$399
$399
$329
Finally, we compared the Ryzen 5 3600XT against the Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 5 3600.
Specifications
Ryzen 5
3600XT
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
Fab Process
7 nm (CPU) + 12 nm (I/O)
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
3 MB
L3 Cache
32 MB
PCIe Support
PCIe Gen 4 (24 lanes)
TDP
95 W
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith
Spire
Wraith
Stealth
Wraith
Spire
Launch Price
$249
$249
$199
AMD Ryzen XT : Our First Impressions
To be honest, the AMD Ryzen XT processors don’t really excite us that much, and here’s why…
AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT
The Ryzen 9 3900XT has a slightly faster boost clock and loses its bundled cooler. Yet it costs $50 more than the Ryzen 9 3900X.
It would be better to stick with the cheaper Ryzen 9 3900 – you won’t notice the difference. And in case it’s not “fast enough” (seriously?), you can just overclock it.
AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
This is the second-best Ryzen XT model of the trio, offering a 200 MHz faster boost clock than the Ryzen 7 3800X at the same price point.
You are basically trading the bundled Wraith Prism RGB cooler for a 200 MHz faster boost clock.
Frankly, unless you are planning to use water cooling, it might be a better idea to just buy the Ryzen 7 3800X and overclock using its Wraith Prism RGB cooler.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT
This is really the best Ryzen XT model, offering a slightly faster boost clock with a better Wraith Spire cooler, at the same price as the Ryzen 5 3600X.
That makes the Ryzen 5 3600X completely pointless. We wouldn’t be surprised if AMD drops price on the Ryzen 5 3600X, or removes it from the line-up.
AMD Ryzen XT : Free Game Changes Dynamics!
AMD’s surprise announcement that they will bundle a free copy of the upcoming AAA game – Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – changed everything.
If you are a gamer planning to buy this game, then it’s a great deal, because the game costs US$59.99 / £49.99 / RM 189.99!
Unfortunately, the Ryzen 5 3600XT does NOT qualify for the free game… 🙁
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AMD just announced that they FAR exceeded the goals of the 25×20 initiative they set in 2014.
Join us for a quick video overview of the AMD 25×20 Initiative, and how far they exceeded those goals!
AMD 25×20 Initiative : What Is It?
Back in 2014, AMD mobile APUs were widely panned for their poor energy efficiency. That ensured the continued dominance of Intel mobile processors in the laptop market.
So they challenged themselves to dramatically improve the real-world energy efficiency of their mobile processors, setting the moonshot goal of delivering at least 25 times better energy efficiency by the year 2020.
That is essentially the crux of the AMD 25×20 initiative.
AMD 25×20 Initiative : Goals FAR Exceeded!
Six years later, AMD announced that they far exceeded the goals of their 25×20 initiative.
With the introduction of their 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 4000 series of mobile APUs (codenamed Renoir), they actually delivered 31.7X more energy efficiency!
AMD achieved their 25×20 goals by delivering :
New CPU and GPU architectures tightly integrated into a common SoC
New innovations in real-time power management
Continued evolution of the AMD Infinity Fabric architecture
Silicon-level power optimizations
Rapid adoption of the latest process technologies (28nm > 14nm > 12nm > 7nm)
AMD 25×20 Initiative : The Impact
To illustrate the impact of this leap in energy efficiency, AMD shared these calculations.
If an enterprise upgrades 50,000 AMD laptops from 2014 models to 2020 models, it would save approximately 1.4 million kilowatt hours of electricity and 971,000 kg of carbon emissions,
That would be roughly equivalent to growing 16,000 trees for 10 years!
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To take on Intel’s considerable control of the laptop market, AMD prepared a formidable stack of 14 mobile processors – all with integrated Vega graphics.
To kick-off their 2020 assault on Intel’s mobile market stronghold, AMD lined up these laptops with their partners :
AMD SmartShift is a new technology that gives the new AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile processors better performance – up to 10% in games, and 12% in content creation.
It is basically a smart power distribution technique that dynamically improves CPU or GPU performance with a limited power budget.
Unfortunately, it’s not launching in all Ryzen 4000 laptops, only the Dell G5 15 SE at this time. So if you want to take advantage of this new AMD technology, we highly recommend you check out the Dell G5 15 SE.
AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile : Specifications
For your convenience, here is a table comparing the key specifications of the full stack of AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile processors – both consumer-grade and PRO-grade models.
Processor Model
Cores /
Threads
cTDP
Base
Clock
Boost
Clock
L2
Cache
L3
Cache
GPU
Cores
GPU
Clock
Ryzen 9 4900H
8 / 16
45 W
3.3 GHz
4.4 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 9 4900HS
8 / 16
35 W
3.0 GHz
4.3 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800H
8 / 16
45 W
2.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800HS
8 / 16
35 W
2.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800U
8 / 16
15 W
1.8 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U
8 / 16
15 W
1.7 GHz
4.1 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 5 4700U
8 / 8
15 W
2.0 GHz
4.1 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U
6 / 12
15 W
2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600H
6 / 12
45 W
3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600HS
6 / 12
35 W
3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600U
6 / 12
15 W
2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4500U
6 / 6
15 W
2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
4 / 8
15 W
2.5 GHz
3.7 GHz
2 MB
4 MB
5
1.4 GHz
Ryzen 3 4300U
4 / 4
15 W
2.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
2 MB
4 MB
5
1.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile : More Videos!
Just in case you missed them, here are more videos on the AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile processor family!
AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 Series Official CES 2020 Briefing
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Acer just unveiled three 2020 Acer Swift 3 laptop models with AMD and Intel processor choices! Find out what the three models offer, and which would best suit your needs!
2020 Acer Swift 3 : A Quick Primer
Acer today announced the 2020 Acer Swift 3 thin and light laptop, which is now available with AMD and Intel CPU options!
AMD + Intel Processor Choices
The 2020 Acer Swift 3 offers three AMD and Intel processor options :
The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is from the recently-launched Ryzen 4000 mobile APU family, while the Intel processors are the latest Intel Ice Lake processors.
14-inch Full HD Display
The 2020 Acer Swift 3 comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Thanks to its narrow bezels, it has a 83.65% screen-to-body ratio, and a 10% smaller chassis!
Long Battery Life + Fast Charging
The 2020 Acer Swift 3 will last up to 11 hours with the Ryzen 5 processor option, and up to 16 hours with the Intel processor option.
It also supports fast-charging – a quick 30 minute charge will give you up to 4 hours of battery life.
Pre-Installed Microsoft Office
The 2020 Acer Swift 3 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019, and the licence is valid for the lifetime of the laptop.
2020 Acer Swift 3 : Models + Specifications
Specifications
Acer Swift 3
(Ryzen 5)
Acer Swift 3
(Core i5)
Acer Swift 3
(Core i7)
Model
SF314-42-R43G
SF314-42-R8A9
SF314-57-50TR
SF314-57-5549
SF314-57-57E3
SF314-57G-78HJ
Software
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019
Display
14.0-inch IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
Intel Core i5-1035G1
Intel Core i7-1065G7
Graphics
AMD Radeon
Graphics
Intel UHD
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce
MX250 (2 GB)
Memory
8 GB DDR4
16 GB LPDDR4x
Storage
512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Connectivity
Intel Wireless AX201 Wi-Fi 6
– 2×2 MU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth 5.0
Webcam
HD webcam
Ports
1 x USB Type C (USB 3.1 Gen 2)
1 x USB 3.1 (Power Share)
1 x USB 2.0
1 x HDMI port
1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery Life
Up to 11 hours
Up to 16 hours
Dimensions
323 mm wide
218.9 mm deep
15.95 mm high
319.5 mm wide
217.0 mm deep
15.95 mm high
Weight
1.2 kg
1.19 kg
Warranty
2-Year Local
2-Year Local + 1-Year International
2020 Acer Swift 3 : Price + Availability
Here are the launch prices for the three variants :
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The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is more than just a slightly amped version of the Ryzen 3 3100. And it is quite the bargain at $120!
Find out why we gave this new AMD Ryzen 3 processor our Editor’s Choice Award!
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Official Tech Briefing
Let’s start with the official AMD Ryzen 3 3300X tech briefing by AMD Ryzen Product Marketing Manager, Erin Maiorino.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Key Features
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is a quad-core processor, with a 3.8 GHz base clock, and a 4.3 GHz boost clock.
It supports SMT (simultaneous multi-threading), and can therefore handle up to 8 threads at the same time.
New Chiplet Design
Unlike the previous Zen and Zen+ microarchitectures, Zen 2 uses a chiplet design that combines separate CPU chiplets with an I/O chiplet, using Infinity Fabric to connect them.
This chiplet design allows the performance-critical CPU chiplet to be fabricated on the 7 nm TSMC process, while the I/O functions are fabricated on the less expensive 12 nm GlobalFoundries process.
The new I/O chiplet adds PCIe 4.0 support, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
4+0 CCX Configuration
Unlike the Ryzen 3 3100, the Ryzen 3 3300X uses a 4+0 CCX configuration. That means it uses a single CCX (Core Complex).
Its four cores directly communicate with each other, and share the same 16 MB L3 cache, allowing it to deliver better performance with lower latencies, than the Ryzen 3 3100.
TDP + Bundled Cooler
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has a 65 watt TDP, which can be reduced to 45 watts using Ryzen Eco Mode. And it comes bundled with the Wraith Stealth cooler.
Socket AM4
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X continues to use the AMD AM4 socket, and is backward compatible with AMD 400 Series motherboards, as well as the new X570 and B550 chipsets.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Specifications
Specifications
Ryzen 3
3300X
Ryzen 3
3100
Process
7 nm + 12 nm
CCD Configuration
4+0
2+2
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
3.9 GHz
L2 Cache
512 KB x 4
L3 Cache
16 MB
8 MB x 2
PCIe Support
24x PCI Express Gen 4
TDP
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith Stealth
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Price + Availability
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has a launch price of US$120 / ~£97 / ~A$190 / ~S$172 / RM 549. and will be available for sale globally starting 21 May 2020.
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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : 3D Rendering Speed
CINEBENCH R20 is a real-world 3D rendering benchmark based on the MAXON Cinema 4D animation software.
It is a great way to accurately determine the actual performance of a processor in 3D content creation.
CINEBENCH R20 Single Core Performance
This Single Core test is not reflective of real world performance, but it is useful to find out the performance of the individual core.
Will you look at that? The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is actually 9.6% faster than the Intel Core i7-8700K, and 18.7% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X in single-core performance!
CINEBENCH R20 Multi Core Performance
The Multi Core test shows the processor’s real-world 3D rendering performance.
Of course, the 3300X is still a quad-core processor, which means it will not perform as fast as 6-core processors, or 8-core processors.
Even so, it was actually as fast as the Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores), and 72% as fast as the Ryzen 7 1800X (8 cores).
Multi-Threading Boost
This is not a CINEBENCH benchmark result. The Multi-Threading Boost is our calculation of the performance boost that the processor’s Multi-Threading capability provides.
While it may appear that the Ryzen 3 3300X has superior SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) capabilities to the Intel Core i7-8700K, this is due to the fact that all four cores are in the same CCD (Core Chipset Die).
And it appears to have lower MT boost than the Ryzen 3 3100 because of its significantly better single-core performance.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Video Transcoding Speed
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoding utility, which converts a video file from one resolution / format to another.
As you can imagine, it’s very compute-intensive, which makes it a great benchmark for multi-core processors. In our test, we converted a 4K video of 1.3 GB in size into a 1080p video (HQ1080p30).
Despite having only four cores, the Ryzen 3 3300X was 89% as fast as the Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores), and 75% as fast as the Ryzen 7 1800X (8 cores).
In other words, it was 30% to 45% more efficient per core, than both first-gen Ryzen processors.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Radial Blur Speed
The radial blur filter adds the perception of motion to a picture. This is a compute-intensive operation that benefits from multiple processing cores.
This radial blur test was performed on Photoshop CC 14 using a single 13.5 megapixel photo, with a filesize of 4,910,867 bytes.
Despite being a quad-core processor, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X actually beat the Ryzen 5 1600X, a 6-core processor!
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Synthetic Game Test – 3DMark
We used 3DMark’s Time Spy and Time Spy Extreme synthetic benchmarks, which supports DirectX 12, and the latest features like asynchronous compute, and multi-threading support.
Time Spy – 2560 x 1440
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X was 7% faster than the Ryzen 3 3100, and just 14% slower than the Ryzen 5 1600X.
Of course, the CPU only has a slight influence on a game’s performance, so its effect on the overall gaming score is less significant.
F1 2019 is a relatively recent racing game by Codemasters, released on 28 June 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions at the Ultra High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
Will you look at that! This is why the number of CPU cores don’t really matter when it comes to games.
The cheap Ryzen 3 3300X delivered average frame rates on par with the 8-core Ryzen 7 2700X!
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the importance of CPU performance was greatly reduced. It didn’t matter which processor you used – they all delivered about the same frame rates.
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World War Z
Based on the 2013 movie, World War Z is a relatively recent third-person shooter game, released in April 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions using the Vulkan API at the High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
At 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X performed as well as the 8-core Ryzen 7 2700X, and was 14.6% better than the Ryzen 3 3100.
1440p Gaming Resolution
When we bumped the resolution up to 1440p though, it really didn’t matter that much which processor you used.
Ashes of the Singularity
Ashes of the Singularity is a 2016 game that supports multi-core processing and asynchronous compute.
In this game, the single core CPU performance has a significant effect on the actual frame rate.
We tested it on three resolutions using the DirectX 12 API at the High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
This showcases the importance of the Ryzen 3 3300X’s greatly-improved single-core performance. It actually delivered 23% and 24% better frame rates than the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X processors!
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the Ryzen 3 3300X was 20% and 28% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X processors!
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Our Verdict + Award!
Built around the Zen 2 microarchitecture, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X uses a chiplet design which combines 7 nm and 12 nm parts to deliver a more powerful, and power-efficient processor at a great price point.
The end result is significantly better single-core and multi-core performance over previous generation Ryzen processors.
Overall, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X is roughly equivalent to the Ryzen 5 1600X, a first-gen 6-core Ryzen processor. In some benchmarks, it is perhaps 10% slower, and yet it is equal or faster in other benchmarks.
At first glance, the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X may seem to be an amped-up Ryzen 3 3100, but its 4+0 configuration does confer it additional performance benefits above and beyond its higher clock speeds.
Now if you do a lot of 3D or video rendering, you should definitely get something like the Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores and 16 threads of processing power.
But if you want something cheap to power a gaming system, the Ryzen 3 3300X is a great, GREAT option. The money you save can go towards a better graphics card!
And we should point out again that this 4-core, 8-thread processor only costs US$120 / RM 549, and it’s bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler to boot!
While not quite the steal that the Ryzen 3 3100 really is, it is still a darn good bargain. So we are giving it our Editor’s Choice Award too!
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : Where To Buy?
The AMD Ryzen 3 3300X has a launch price of US$120 / ~£97 / ~A$190 / ~S$172 / RM 549..
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It may be the baby of the 3rd Gen Ryzen family, but it delivers a lot of computing power for just $99! What a steal!
Find out why we gave this entry-level Ryzen processor our Editor’s Choice Award!
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Official Tech Briefing
Let’s start with the official AMD Ryzen 3 3100 tech briefing by AMD Ryzen Product Marketing Manager, Erin Maiorino.
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Key Features
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is a quad-core processor, with a 3.6 GHz base clock, and a 3.9 GHz boost clock.
It supports SMT (simultaneous multi-threading), and can therefore handle up to 8 threads at the same time.
New Chiplet Design
Unlike the previous Zen and Zen+ microarchitectures, Zen 2 uses a chiplet design that combines separate CPU chiplets with an I/O chiplet, using Infinity Fabric to connect them.
This chiplet design allows the performance-critical CPU chiplet to be fabricated on the 7 nm TSMC process, while the I/O functions are fabricated on the less expensive 12 nm GlobalFoundries process.
The new I/O chiplet adds PCIe 4.0 support, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
2+2 CCX Configuration
Unlike the Ryzen 3 3300X, the Ryzen 3 3100 uses a 2+2 CCX configuration. That means it uses two CCXs with two cores in each CCX, communicating through the Infinity Fabric interconnect.
TDP + Bundled Cooler
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has a 65 watt TDP, which can be reduced to 45 watts using Ryzen Eco Mode. And it comes bundled with the Wraith Stealth cooler.
Socket AM4
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 continues to use the AMD AM4 socket, and is backward compatible with AMD 400 Series motherboards, as well as the new X570 and B550 chipsets.
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Specifications
Specifications
Ryzen 3
3300X
Ryzen 3
3100
Process
7 nm + 12 nm
CCD Configuration
4+0
2+2
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
3.9 GHz
L2 Cache
512 KB x 4
L3 Cache
16 MB
8 MB x 2
PCIe Support
24x PCI Express Gen 4
TDP
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith Stealth
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Price + Availability
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has a launch price of US$99 / ~£80 / ~A$157 / ~S$142 / RM 449 and will be available for sale globally starting 21 May 2020.
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AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : 3D Rendering Speed
CINEBENCH R20 is a real-world 3D rendering benchmark based on the MAXON Cinema 4D animation software.
It is a great way to accurately determine the actual performance of a processor in 3D content creation.
CINEBENCH R20 Single Core Performance
This Single Core test is not reflective of real world performance, but it is useful to find out the performance of the individual core.
On paper, the Ryzen 3 3100 has slower base and boost clock speeds than the Ryzen 7 2700X, but in reality, it has 5% better single-core performance!
CINEBENCH R20 Multi Core Performance
The Multi Core test shows the processor’s real-world 3D rendering performance.
Of course, it is still a 4-core, 8-thread processor, which means it will not perform as fast as 6-core processors, or 8-core processors.
Even so, the Ryzen 3 3100 was 91% as fast as the Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores), and 65% as fast as the Ryzen 7 1800X (8 cores).
Multi-Threading Boost
This is not a CINEBENCH benchmark result. The Multi-Threading Boost is our calculation of the performance boost that the processor’s Multi-Threading capability provides.
While it may appear that the Ryzen 3 3100 has superior SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) capabilities to the Intel Core i7-8700K, this is due to the fact that all four cores are in the same CCD (Core Chipset Die).
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Video Transcoding Speed
HandBrake is a free, open-source video transcoding utility, which converts a video file from one resolution / format to another.
As you can imagine, it’s very compute-intensive, which makes it a great benchmark for multi-core processors. In our test, we converted a 4K video of 1.3 GB in size into a 1080p video (HQ1080p30).
Despite having only four cores, the Ryzen 3 3100 was 86% as fast as the Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores), and 72% as fast as the Ryzen 7 1800X (8 cores).
In other words, it was 30% to 45% more efficient per core, than both first-gen Ryzen processors.
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Radial Blur Speed
The radial blur filter adds the perception of motion to a picture. This is a compute-intensive operation that benefits from multiple processing cores.
This radial blur test was performed on Photoshop CC 14 using a single 13.5 megapixel photo, with a filesize of 4,910,867 bytes.
For a quad-core processor, the Ryzen 3 3100 did very well, coming within 13% of a 6-core processor like the Ryzen 5 1600X.
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Synthetic Game Test – 3DMark
We used 3DMark’s Time Spy and Time Spy Extreme synthetic benchmarks, which supports DirectX 12, and the latest features like asynchronous compute, and multi-threading support.
Time Spy – 2560 x 1440
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 was just 6.6% slower than the Ryzen 3 3300X, and 20% slower than the Ryzen 5 1600X.
Of course, the CPU only has a slight influence on a game’s performance, so its effect on the overall gaming score is less significant.
At the higher 4K resolution, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 was 8% slower than the Ryzen 3 3300X, and 14% slower than the Ryzen 5 1600X.
Now check out the processors’ effect on the overall gaming score…
At 4K, it was just 2% slower than the Ryzen 3 3300X, and only 3% slower than the Ryzen 5 1600X. Practically no difference.
F1 2019
F1 2019 is a relatively recent racing game by Codemasters, released on 28 June 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions at the Ultra High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
Look at that. This is why the number of CPU cores don’t really matter when it comes to games.
The cheap Ryzen 3 3100 delivered 13% higher frame rates than the 8-core Ryzen 7 1800X!
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the importance of CPU performance was greatly reduced. It didn’t matter which processor you used – they all delivered about the same frame rates.
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World War Z
Based on the 2013 movie, World War Z is a relatively recent third-person shooter game, released in April 2019.
We tested it on three resolutions using the Vulkan API at the High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
At 1080p, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 delivered average frame rates within 4% of the Ryzen 5 1600X, and within 8% of the Ryzen 7 1800X!
1440p Gaming Resolution
When we bumped the resolution up to 1440p, it really didn’t matter that much which processor you used.
Ashes of the Singularity
Ashes of the Singularity is a 2016 game that supports multi-core processing and asynchronous compute.
In this game, the single core CPU performance has a significant effect on the actual frame rate.
We tested it on three resolutions using the DirectX 12 API at the High settings :
1080p : 1920 x 1080
1440p : 2560 x 1440
1080p Gaming Resolution
This showcases the importance of the Ryzen 3 3100’s greatly-improved single-core performance. It actually delivered 6% and 7% better frame rates than the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X processors!
1440p Gaming Resolution
At the higher 1440p resolution, the Ryzen 3 3100 was 7% and 11% faster than the Ryzen 7 2700X and Ryzen 5 2600X processors!
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Our Verdict + Award!
Built around the Zen 2 microarchitecture, the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 uses a chiplet design which combines 7 nm and 12 nm parts to deliver a more powerful, and power-efficient processor at a great price point.
The end result is significantly better single-core and multi-core performance over previous generation Ryzen processors.
No doubt the AMD Ryzen 3 3100 is an entry-level processor, but our benchmarks show that it is roughly 85% as fast as the Ryzen 5 1600X (6 cores), and 65% as fast as the Ryzen 7 1800X (8 cores).
Now if you do a lot of 3D or video rendering, you should definitely get something like the Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores and 16 threads of processing power.
But if you want something cheap to power a gaming system, the Ryzen 3 3100 is a great, GREAT option. The money you save can go towards a better graphics card!
And we should point out again that this 4-core, 8-thread processor only costs US$99 / RM 449, and it’s bundled with a Wraith Stealth cooler to boot!
It is such a steal at this price point, we have no qualms giving it our Editor’s Choice Award.
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : Where To Buy?
The AMD Ryzen 3 3100 has a launch price of US$99 / ~£80 / ~A$157 / ~S$142 / RM 449.
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Now that the first two 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 processors are out, here is a quick comparison of the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 processors!
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 3 3100 : Official Tech Briefing
Let’s start with the official AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 tech briefing by AMD Ryzen Product Marketing Manager, Erin Maiorino.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 3 3100 : Comparison
Cores + SMT
They are both quad-core processors that supports SMT (simultaneous multi-threading), so they both can handle up to 8 threads at the same time.
CCX Difference
While they are both quad-core processors using a single CCD (Core Chipset Die), AMD configured both processors differently.
The Ryzen 3 3300X uses a single CCX (Core Complex) – its four cores directly communicate with each other, and share the same 16 MB L3 cache. AMD calls this a 4+0 configuration.
The Ryzen 3 3100 uses two CCXs with two cores in each CCX, sharing their own 8 MB L3 cache. The two CCXs communicate through the Infinity Fabric interconnect. This is known as the 2+2 configuration.
This difference has performance implications – Ryzen 3 3300X will deliver better performance with lower latencies, than the Ryzen 3 3100.
Clock Speed Difference
To further differentiate them, the Ryzen 3 3300X has a 200 MHz (5.55%) higher base clock and a 400 MHz (10.25%) higher boost clock.
TDP + Bundled Cooler
They both have a 65 watt TDP, which can be reduced to 45 watts using Ryzen Eco Mode. They also come bundled with the Wraith Stealth cooler.
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 3 3100 : Specifications
Specifications
Ryzen 3
3300X
Ryzen 3
3100
Process
7 nm + 12 nm
CCD Configuration
4+0
2+2
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.3 GHz
3.9 GHz
L2 Cache
512 KB x 4
L3 Cache
16 MB
8 MB x 2
PCIe Support
24x PCI Express Gen 4
TDP
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith
Stealth
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X vs Ryzen 3 3100 : Price
The Ryzen 3 3300X has a launch price of US$120 / ~£97 / ~A$190 / ~S$172 / RM 549.
The Ryzen 3 3100, on the other hand, has a launch price of US$99 / ~£80 / ~A$157 / ~S$142 / RM 449.
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AMD just unveiled the first two 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 processors – Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100!
Here is everything you need to know about the new AMD Ryzen 3 3300X and Ryzen 3 3100 processors!
The AMD Ryzen 3000 Processor Family
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
First 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 CPUs : Ryzen 3 3300X | Ryzen 3 3100
Some ten months after they first announced the 3rd Gen Ryzen family, AMD has finally released their first 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 processors :
AMD Ryzen 3 3300X : 4C/8T CPU with 65W TDP
AMD Ryzen 3 3100 : 4C/8T CPU with 65W TDP
Unlike the Ryzen 3 2300X that was released recently, they both support SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading), allowing both 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 models to handle up to 8 simultaneous threads.
Both of these 3rd Gen Ryzen 3 processors will come bundled with the AMD Wraith Stealth cooler.
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The AMD Ryzen 9 4900U not only comes with 8 cores, it also supports simultaneous multithreading, allowing it to process up to 16 threads at the same time.
It has a 4 MB L2 cache and an 8 MB L3 cache, with a 3.3 GHz base clock and a 4.4 GHz boost clock. It comes with a Radeon Vega 8 Graphics integrated GPU that runs at 1.75 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H has a nominal TDP of 45 watts, but is configurable by the laptop manufacturer for a TDP of 35 watts to 45 watts.
Like the other AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile processors, it is fabricated on the 7 nm process, and supports LPDDR4x memory. It also has SmartShift capability, when paired with a separate Radeon GPU.
AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 Series Performance
AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 Series Gaming Performance
AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 Series Battery Life
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H Specifications Compared
Here is a comparison of the AMD Ryzen 9 4900H against the other members of the AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile family.
Processor Model
Cores /
Threads
cTDP
Base
Clock
Boost
Clock
L2
Cache
L3
Cache
GPU
GPU
Clock
Ryzen 9 4900H
8 / 16
45 W
3.3 GHz
4.4 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800H
8 / 16
45 W
2.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800U
8 / 16
15 W
1.8 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 5 4700U
8 / 8
15 W
2.0 GHz
4.1 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600H
6 / 12
45 W
3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600U
6 / 12
15 W
2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4500U
6 / 6
15 W
2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 3 4300U
4 / 4
15 W
2.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
2 MB
4 MB
Vega 5
1.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H Gaming Performance
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900U is targeted directly at the Intel Core i7-9750H, offering 39% better gaming performance, according to AMD.
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AMD Executive VP Rick Bergman just shared AMD’s outlook of the PC and console gaming market in 2020 and beyond. Check it out!
Rick Bergman : Executive VP, AMD Computing and Graphics Business Group
Rick Bergman is AMD executive vice president of Computing and Graphics with responsibility for the company’s high-performance PC, gaming and semi-custom businesses.
Previously, Bergman was president and CEO for Synaptics, a leading developer of human interface solutions including touch, display, IoT and biometrics solutions, from October 2011 to March 2019.
Prior to that, he served in a series of senior executive positions at AMD, where he was responsible for delivering microprocessors and graphics chips to AMD customers across server, client, embedded and game consoles, and for driving the technology that put a graphics chip and processor on a single piece of silicon.
AMD PC & Console Gaming In 2020 & Beyond (Rick Bergman)
During AMD Financial Analyst Day 2020, Rick Bergman shared AMD’s outlook of the PC and console gaming market in 2020 and beyond in his presentation – Driving Growth Across PCs and Gaming.
Here are the key points from Rick Bergman’s presentation :
Computing Market Updates
Since 2017, AMD has nearly doubled both client unit shipments and market share, built off a broad portfolio of performance-leading desktop, high-end desktop (HEDT) and notebook processors.
AMD expects to grow its performance leadership with the ramp of its 7nm Zen 2-based 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors designed specifically for desktops and notebooks across the consumer and commercial segments
AMD is on track to bring increased performance to the gaming, content creation and productivity markets when it delivers the first Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen product in 2020.
Graphics Market Updates
AMD partners with world-class brands to bring AMD Radeon graphics to more than 500 million gamers on the most popular devices, with the opportunity to address 2.5 billion gamers worldwide.
AMD plans to deliver a full stack of high-performance, AMD RDNA architecture-powered graphics products to further expand the AMD Radeon install base.
AMD RDNA 2-based Navi 2X GPUs on 7nm will bring uncompromised 4K gaming by the end of 2020.
The Navi 2X GPUs will boast hardware-based ray tracing, variable-rate shading, and a significant performance uplift.
Console Market Updates
AMD partnered with Microsoft and Sony to bring AMD Radeon graphics to more than 150 million consoles, becoming the number one silicon provider for game consoles.
The next-generation Xbox and PlayStation 5 featuring AMD Radeon graphics is on track to be launched in time for holiday 2020.
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AMD just concluded their 2020 Financial Analyst Day, revealing plans for the next-generation CPU and GPU roadmaps, as well as the investments they are making to drive future products!
Here is a summary of what was revealed at the AMD Financial Analyst Day 2020!
AMD Financial Analyst Day 2020 : The Full Briefing!
Most people cannot make it to AMD Financial Analyst Day 2020, so if you want to watch it all – here’s the full 3 hour-long presentation!
AMD Financial Analyst Day 2020 : What You Need To Know!
And here is a summary of what AMD revealed in their Financial Analyst 2020 presentation :
Computing Technology Updates
AMD plans to introduce the first processors based on its next-generation Zen 3 core in late 2020.
The Zen 4 core is currently in design and is targeted to use advanced 5nm process technology.
AMD unveiled plans to expand its chiplet and die stacking leadership, including new X3D packaging that combines chiplets and hybrid 2.5D and 3D die stacking to deliver more than a 10x increase in bandwidth density.
AMD announced its upcoming 3rd Generation AMD Infinity Architecture with optimized CPU and GPU memory coherency that can enable significant performance improvements and simplify the software programming required for accelerated computing solutions by allowing the CPU and GPU to seamlessly and coherently share the same memory.
AMD is building on its strong product security portfolio with expanded features. AMD announced it joined the Confidential Computing Consortium, a group of leading hardware and software companies working to close gaps to protect data through its entire lifecycle.
Graphics Technology Updates
The AMD Radeon DNA (AMD RDNA) architecture was designed for gaming and is currently powering the award-winning AMD Radeon RX 5000 series GPUs.
The next-generation AMD RDNA 2 architecture is planned to deliver a 50% performance-per-watt improvement over the first-generation AMD RDNA architecture. It will support hardware-accelerated ray tracing, variable rate shading (VRS) and other advanced features. The first AMD RDNA 2-based products are expected to launch in late 2020.
AMD unveiled its new AMD Compute DNA (AMD CDNA) architecture, designed to accelerate data center compute workloads. The first-generation AMD CDNA architecture, planned to launch later this year, includes 2nd Generation AMD Infinity Architecture to enhance GPU to GPU connectivity and is optimized for machine learning and high-performance computing applications. The follow-up AMD CDNA 2 architecture will support 3rd Generation AMD Infinity Architecture to enable next generation exascale-class supercomputers.
Expanding on previous generations of the ROCm open source software platform for the data center, AMD plans to introduce ROCm 4.0 later this year as a complete software solution for high-performance computing exascale systems and machine learning workloads.
Data Center Market Updates
AMD is powering the future of exascale computing with its CPU, GPU, interconnects and software products, including the recently announced El Capitan supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Expected to come online in 2023, El Capitan is expected to deliver more than 2 exaFLOPs of double-precision performance, making it more powerful than today’s 200 fastest supercomputers combined.
AMD is continuing to gain traction with its 2nd Generation AMD EPYC processors in enterprise, cloud and HPC markets based on delivering performance leadership and TCO advantages across the most important enterprise and cloud workloads. In 2020 we expect more than 150 AMD EPYC processor-powered cloud instances and 140 server platforms to be available.
AMD is unlocking accelerated computing with new technologies including AMD CDNA architecture, 3rd Generation Infinity Architecture and the ROCm 4.0 software platform, all of which will support the AMD-powered Frontier and El Capitan supercomputers.
Computing Market Updates
Since 2017, AMD has nearly doubled both client unit shipments and market share, built off a broad portfolio of performance-leading desktop, high-end desktop (HEDT) and notebook processors.
AMD expects to grow its performance leadership with the ramp of its 7nm Zen 2-based 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen processors designed specifically for desktops and notebooks across the consumer and commercial segments
AMD is on track to bring increased performance to the gaming, content creation and productivity markets when it delivers the first Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen product in 2020.
Graphics Market Updates
AMD partners with world-class brands to bring AMD Radeon graphics to more than 500 million gamers on the most popular devices, with the opportunity to address 2.5 billion gamers worldwide.
With Microsoft and Sony, AMD has established long-term relationships to continue market leadership as the number one silicon provider for game consoles.
AMD plans to deliver a full stack of high-performance, AMD RDNA architecture-powered graphics products to further expand the AMD Radeon install base.
AMD RDNA 2-based Navi 2X GPUs will bring uncompromised 4K gaming, new features including hardware-based ray tracing support and a significant performance uplift.
COVID-19 Statement
AMD expects the impact from COVID-19 in the first quarter to be modest, potentially resulting in revenue coming in at the lower end of the guidance of approximately $1.8 billion, plus or minus $50 million. Full year 2020 financial guidance remains unchanged.
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The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X processor, previously reserved for China only, is going GLOBAL!
Here is everything you need to know about the newish AMD Ryzen 5 3500X!
The AMD Ryzen 3000 Processor Family
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500X was quietly released on 24 September 2019 for the OEM market in China.
It is basically a cheaper version of the six-core Ryzen 5 3600 without SMT (Simultaneous Multi-Threading) capability, allowing it to process only 6 threads at the same time.
In China, it comes bundled with the Wraith Spire, but for the global market, AMD is bundling it with the Wraith Stealth cooler that shipped with the Ryzen 5 3600X.
Therefore, if you want the better Wraith Spire cooler, you should get the Chinese model.
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HUAWEI Malaysia just announced an awesome roadshow offer for their MateBook D 15, which is powered by the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen 5 mobile APU! Here are the full details!
HUAWEI MateBook D 15 (Ryzen) Laptop
The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 launched in China in October 2019, and has since received overwhelmingly positive user feedback and high satisfaction ratings.
Due to its success in China, HUAWEI felt it was time to kick off overseas sale, and Malaysia was selected as the first market outside of China!
It will be available for purchase in Malaysia, starting 18 January 2020, with a retail price of RM 2,499 / S$821 / US$608 / £465 / A$876, with this configuration :
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U + AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
8 GB DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
HUAWEI MateBook D 15 (Ryzen) Malaysia Roadshow Offer!
On 18 January 2020, HUAWEI Malaysia has organised a roadshow at four different locations
IOI City Mall, Putrajaya
Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya
Queensbay Mall, Penang
Imago Mall, Sabah
Those who purchase their HUAWEI MateBook D 15 at the roadshows will go back with freebies worth RM 1,287!
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The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U not only comes with 8 cores, it also supports simultaneous multithreading, allowing it to process up to 16 threads at the same time.
It has a 4 MB L2 cache and 8 MB L3 cache, with a 2.9 GHz base clock and a 4.2 GHz boost clock. It comes with a Radeon Vega 7 Graphics integrated GPU that runs at 1.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has a nominal TDP of 45 watts, but is configurable by the laptop manufacturer for a TDP of 35 watts to 45 watts.
Like the other AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile processors, it is fabricated on the 7 nm process, and supports LPDDR4x memory. It also has SmartShift capability, when paired with a separate Radeon GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Specifications Compared
Here is a comparison of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H against the other members of the AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile family.
Processor Model
Cores /
Threads
cTDP
Base
Clock
Boost
Clock
L2
Cache
L3
Cache
GPU
GPU
Clock
Ryzen 7 4800H
8 / 16
45 W
2.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800U
8 / 16
15 W
1.8 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 5 4700U
8 / 8
15 W
2.0 GHz
4.1 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600H
6 / 12
45 W
3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600U
6 / 12
15 W
2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4500U
6 / 6
15 W
2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 3 4300U
4 / 4
15 W
2.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
2 MB
4 MB
Vega 5
1.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Performance
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is targeted directly at the Intel Core i7-9750H, offering :
Up to 5% better single-threaded performance
Up to 46% better multi-threaded performance
Up to 25% faster 4K video encoding on Adobe Premiere
Up to 39% faster gameplay physics simulation performance
Thanks to its 2 extra cores and ability to process 4 extra threads, the Ryzen 7 4800H significantly cuts down on the time it takes for content creators to process their work.
Now, its integrated Radeon Vega 7 Graphics is not very fast, which is why AMD did not quote any graphics performance figures. In fact, it has one less core and runs at at a slower speed than the Radeon Vega 8 Graphics in the Ryzen 7 4800U.
Instead, AMD shared with us the PHYSICS test results of the 3DMark Firestrike benchmark. It shows the Ryzen 7 4800H beating not only the Core i7-9750H mobile processor, but also the Core i7-9700K desktop processor! However, it is CPU-only benchmark.
Its gaming performance will definitely be poorer than that of the 15W Ryzen 7 4800U, which means it will likely be paired with a Radeon RX 5500M or RX 5600M, to take advantage of the new AMD SmartShift capability.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Availability
One of the first laptops to feature the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, which claims to be the world’s most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop.
It comes with a 14-inch Pantone-validated display with a Full HD or WQHD resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
It is less than 18 mm thick and weighs just 1.6 kg. ASUS claims a 10 hour battery life, not while gaming though but playing videos.
The Zephyrus G14 and the first slew of laptops to feature the Ryzen 7 4800H will debut in Q1 2020. We will update this article once we know more.
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There are two 8-core U-series processors, but the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is the only one to support simultaneous multithreading, allowing it to process up to 16 threads at the same time.
It has a 4 MB L2 cache and 8 MB L3 cache, with a 1.8 GHz base clock and a 4.2 GHz boost clock. It comes with a Radeon Vega 8 Graphics integrated GPU that runs at 1.75 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has a nominal TDP of 15 watts, but is configurable by the laptop manufacturer for a TDP of 12 watts to 25 watts.
Like the other AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile processors, it is fabricated on the 7 nm process, and supports LPDDR4x memory. It also has SmartShift capability, when paired with a separate Radeon GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Specifications Compared
Here is a comparison of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U against the other members of the AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile family.
Processor Model
Cores /
Threads
cTDP
Base
Clock
Boost
Clock
L2
Cache
L3
Cache
GPU
GPU
Clock
Ryzen 7 4800H
8 / 16
45 W
2.9 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 7 4800U
8 / 16
15 W
1.8 GHz
4.2 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 8
1.75 GHz
Ryzen 5 4700U
8 / 8
15 W
2.0 GHz
4.1 GHz
4 MB
8 MB
Vega 7
1.6 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600H
6 / 12
45 W
3.0 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4600U
6 / 12
15 W
2.1 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 5 4500U
6 / 6
15 W
2.3 GHz
4.0 GHz
3 MB
8 MB
Vega 6
1.5 GHz
Ryzen 3 4300U
4 / 4
15 W
2.7 GHz
3.7 GHz
2 MB
4 MB
Vega 5
1.4 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Performance
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is targeted directly at the Intel Core i7-1065G7, offering :
Up to 4% better single-threaded performance
Up to 90% better multi-threaded performance
Up to 18% faster graphics performance
Thanks to its 4 extra cores and ability to process 8 extra threads, the Ryzen 7 4800U can really cut down on the time it takes for content creators to process their work.
Now, its integrated Radeon Vega 8 Graphics is no Speedy Gonzales, but if you can live with low graphics settings, you can actually game at 1080p with decent frame rates.
In League of Legends, its 8-core GPU is slightly slower than the 7-core Intel Iris Plus Graphics, but in most cases, it is between 20%-50% faster.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Availability
One of the first laptops to feature the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7, which lays claim to be the world’s thinnest and lightest 8-core 25W laptop.
Its AMD Ryzen 7 4800U has been adjusted to use the higher 25 watt TDP, and it can be configured with up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x memory.
It comes with a 14-inch Full HD display that supports AMD FreeSync, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is less than 15 mm thick and weighs just 1.4 kg.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 and the first slew of laptops to feature the Ryzen 7 4800U will debut in Q1 2020. We will update this article once we know more.
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At CES 2020, AMD unveiled the 3rd Gen Ryzen 4000 Mobile processor family, which offers the world’s first 8-core processors for both ultra-thin and gaming laptops.
Here is EVERYTHING AMD has revealed so far about the 3rd Gen Ryzen 4000 Mobile processor family!
3rd Gen Ryzen 4000 Mobile Family : A Quick Primer!
The 3rd Gen Ryzen 4000 Mobile processor family will offer three product line-ups :
PRO-series for professional laptops
45 watt H-series for high-performance laptops, and
15 watt U-series for low-power ultra-thin laptops.
All three series boasts the same architectural features :
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It can be simply described as a smart power distribution technique, to dynamically improve CPU or GPU performance with a limited power budget.
How Does AMD SmartShift Work?
In a typical laptop, the CPU and GPU each have their own pre-defined power budget.
The CPU and GPU will individually adjust their power consumption according to the load, using less power for a longer battery life, but never exceeding their power budget even when there is a need for more performance.
AMD SmartShift changes that by simply doing away with the pre-defined power budget, and using a shared power budget instead.
When you are running CPU-intensive tasks, it lets the Ryzen CPU take up more of the power budget, improving its performance.
But when you start up a game, AMD SmartShift lets the Radeon GPU take up more of the power budget, for better gaming performance.
Ultimately, SmartShift lets you squeeze out more performance from the CPU and GPU for a limited power budget.
The Performance Impact
According to AMD, SmartShift will deliver up to 10% better gaming performance, and up to 12% better content creation performance.
This was based on their internal tests using the AMD Ryzen 4800H mobile processor, coupled with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M GPU.
AMD SmartShift : How To Get It
AMD SmartShift is built into the new AMD Ryzen 4000 Mobile processor family, but also requires the laptop to have a separate AMD Radeon Graphics GPU.
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After a two month delay, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is finally here to take on the Intel Core i9-9920X, with more cores and a much lower price point!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about AMD’s new Core i9 killer processor!
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Tech Briefing
First up, Don Woligroski, AMD Desktop Processor Technical Marketing Manager, gives us a tech briefing on the new AMD Ryzen 9 3950X processor.
Updated @ 2019-11-26 : Added a new spider chart comparing its performance against the Intel Core i9-9920X, as well as prices for Malaysia and Singapore.
Originally posted @ 2019-11-07
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Processor
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor to top off the 3rd Gen Ryzen family, offering a 3.5 GHz base clock, a 4.7 GHz boost clock, and a massive 64 MB L3 cache.
CPU Architecture + Design
Like all other 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, the Ryzen 9 3950X are based on the new Zen 2 architecture with the chiplet design approach.
The CPU dies are fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, while the I/O die is fabricated on the 12 nm process technology.
Better Single-Threaded Performance
The new AMD Ryzen 9 3950X delivers up to 22% better single-threaded performance, which is critical for games.
This gives it comparable gaming performance to the Intel Core i9-9900K and Intel Core i9-9920X processors.
Much Better Multi-Threaded Performance
With 16 cores and 32 threads, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is much faster than the 8-core Intel Core i9-9900K and 12-core Intel Core i9-9920X processors. It’s not even close!
Far More Power-Efficient!
Thanks to its CPU cores being fabricated on the 7 nm process technology, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is able to do more with less power.
In fact, it uses far less power than the Intel Core i9-9900K and Intel Core i9-9920X processors, delivering up to 2.34X more performance per watt!
No Bundled Cooler
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X will NOT ship with a bundled cooler, because it’s meant to be used with liquid cooling for optimal performance.
In fact, AMD is recommending that you use it with an AIO liquid water cooler that has a 280 mm or larger radiator.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X vs Intel Core i9-9920X New!
Here is a spider chart that AMD just shared with us, comparing the Ryzen 9 3950X with the Core i9-9920X.
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The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 boasts a number of improvements, including new AMD Ryzen processors and a 11.5 hour battery life!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 – key features, specifications, price and availability!
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
The Surface Laptop 3 is Microsoft’s response to the Apple MacBook Pro. Like its rival, it promises a powerful computing experience in a thin and light form factor, with a phenomenal battery life.
Two Form Factors
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch form factors, with weights of just under 1.3 kg and just over 1.5 kg respectively.
New AMD + Intel Processors
The 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 comes with the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors, while the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 is powered by the AMD Ryzen Microsoft Surface Edition processors!
With USB-C Port
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 now comes with both a Type A USB port, as well as a Type C USB port. This gives you more flexibility connecting it to an external display, docking stations or USB accessories.
Larger Trackpad + Two Palm Rest Options
The glass trackpad is now 20% larger, and you can opt for a metal palm rest, or have it covered in Alcantara fabric.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Specifications
To make it easier for you to compare both the 13.5-inch and 15-inch models, here is a table comparing their key specifications :
Windows Hello face authentication camera
720p HD front camera (f/2.0)
Audio
Dual far-field Studio microphones
Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
Connectivity Options
1 x USB Type C
1 x USB Type A
1 x Surface Connect Port
1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery Life
Up to 11.5 hours
Dimensions
308 mm wide
223 mm deep
14.5 mm thick
339.5 mm wide
244 mm deep
14.69 mm thick
Weight
Matte Black : 1.288 kg
Platinum : 1.265 kg
1.542 kg
Colour Options
Matte Black (Metal Palm Rest)
Platinum (Alcantara Palm Rest)
Matte Black (Metal Palm Rest)
Platinum (Metal Palm Rest)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 Price + Availability
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is available for pre-order now, with general availability beginning 9 December 2019, and retail sales starting in January 2020.
Here are the prices for the first models and accessories :
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AMD Senior Technical Marketing Manager, Robert Hallock, gives us a quick primer in this video.
What Eco-Mode does is lower the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor’s TDP by one step :
105 W and 95 W processors will be limited to 65 W
65 W processors will be limited to 45 W
The 3rd Gen Ryzen processor will manage core voltage and frequency automatically to keep to the new reduced power level.
Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO), Automatic Overclocking (AOC) and manual overclocking will be disabled when Eco-Mode is enabled.
Impact Of Ryzen Eco-Mode
Enabling Eco-Mode naturally impacts the processor’s performance, but greatly reduces its power consumption with a significant drop in CPU temperature.
AMD shared this chart with us, comparing the performance of the new Ryzen 9 3950X, with and without Eco-Mode turned on.
With a 38% lower TDP, the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X used 44% less power and ran 7°C cooler. On the downside, it was 23% slower.
However, it offers those on a limited TDP budget the option of using a CPU with more cores than would normally be possible.
Ryzen Eco-Mode Use Case
According to AMD Desktop Processor Technical Marketing Manager, Don Woligroski, Eco-Mode is best used by those who want to run high-end 3rd Gen Ryzen processors in Small Form Factor (SFF) PCs, NAS, Plex boxes, etc.
It will allow them to enjoy the performance of 12 or 16 cores, without worrying about overloading the SFF power supply, or excessive heat accumulating in the small chassis.
It can also be used to trade off Ryzen processor power for more graphics card power, if there is limited power at the system level.
Since it can be applied on-the-fly, you can also use it to greatly reduce power consumption and thermal output when you are not using your high-performance Ryzen system for strenuous work.
And when you need processing power, you can instantly turn it into a high-performance gaming or content creation system with a simple switch!
How To Enable / Disable Ryzen Eco-Mode
Ryzen Eco-Mode will NOT appear until PBO (Precision Boost Overdrive) is enabled in the BIOS, so before you begin, check and make sure PBO has been enabled in the BIOS.
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AMD just announced that they will now launch the Ryzen 9 3950X together with the first slew of 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors… in November 2019!
AMD Ryzen 9 Availability
We reported back in August that AMD was having trouble meeting the high demand for their Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards.
At that time, the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X was hard to come by, and that has not changed until today – it is still hard to get your hands on one, compared to say, the Ryzen 7 3700X.
It appears that they have yield issues with the Ryzen 9 3900 that has kept availability low, compared to the other 3rd Gen Ryzen models.
AMD Ryzen 9 3950X + 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper Delayed!
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor to top off the 3rd Gen Ryzen family, offering a 3.5 GHz base clock, a 4.7 GHz boost clock, and 72 MB of L2 and L3 caches.
Back in June, AMD announced that the Ryzen 9 3950X would be available sometime in September 2019.
However, they have now announced that it will delayed and launched together with the 3rd Gen Threadripper processors in November.
We are focusing on meeting the strong demand for our 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors in the market and now plan to launch both the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and initial members of the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor family in volume this November.
We are confident that when enthusiasts get their hands on the world’s first 16-core mainstream desktop processor and our next-generation of high-end desktop processors, the wait will be well worth it.
To assuage the disappointment of Ryzen fans, they shared with us the first “picture” of the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor. It’s really just a promotional render.
Ryzen 9 3950X + 3rd Gen Threadripper Delay : Good or Bad?
Well, if you have been hoping to upgrade to the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X this month, it’s bad news, of course.
But two months passes in a jiffy, and when you think about it – it could potentially be good news.
For one thing, the high demand and low availability of the Ryzen 9 3900X meant that it is being sold at inflated prices right now.
The same thing will likely happen with the Ryzen 9 3950X, because yields will be significantly lower than lower-end models, like the Ryzen 7 3700X.
By delaying the launch, AMD buys time to improve the yield and volume for both the Ryzen 9 3950X and the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors.
This should, hopefully, keep availability high and the prices steady when they eventually launch in November.
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Note that the actual Ryzen 3rd Gen price in the US will vary, once sales taxes (between 0% and 12.875%) are factored in.
Our Advice On Buying The Ryzen 3rd Gen In The US
The AMD Ryzen 9 3900X appears to be a surprise hit. Due to overwhelming demand and extremely limited stocks, it is currently marked-up by a shocking 70% to $849.
The Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X are also selling at marked-up prices of $484.99 and $399.99 respectively due to high demand.
The good news is you can still buy the Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 5 3600 at their SRP, or even at a slight discount – $239 and $199.99 respectively.
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Our advice? Skip the Ryzen 9 3900X, Ryzen 7 3800X and Ryzen 7 3700X for the moment. They are ridiculously overpriced.
If you must buy a Ryzen 7 processor, consider getting these Ryzen 2nd Gen bargains instead!
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Due to overwhelming demand, it can be hard to get the Ryzen 3rd Gen CPU or bundle you want at great prices. So we went out and found you the cheapest Ryzen 3rd Gen deals in Malaysia!
Ryzen 3rd Gen Processor Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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AMD just announced the Malaysia price list for the new 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 family of processors!
Let’s take a look at the official 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Malaysia price list, and do some quick calculations…
Find out which CPU offers the best bang for your buck!
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Series Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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AMD just topped the Ryzen 3000 processor family with the 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X processor that boasts a massive 72 MB GameCache!
Here is the complete AMD Ryzen 3000 Series price list, availability and specifications!
The AMD Ryzen 3000 Processor Family
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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So the AMD Ryzen + Radeon Party was, in part, to assuage the local dealers who have had trouble getting enough Ryzen and Radeon units to sell.
That is a good problem for AMD to have though, which Ryan Sim, AMD ASEAN Sales and Marketing Director, acknowledges.
As AMD Malaysia’s Gene Lim would share in this video, AMD has already beaten Intel in the CPU market in Japan and South Korea.
He earlier shared during the GIGABYTE X570 launch that AMD currently has a 42-43% share in the Malaysian CPU market, and they should capture at least 50% in Q3 2019.
AMD Radeon RX 5700 Series Primer
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 series of graphics cards is built around the new AMD Navi GPU that uses the new RDNA architecture and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
Its redesigned Compute Units deliver 1.25X higher performance per clock, and up to 1.5X better performance per watt.
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
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