Introduction
Recent leaks from Persian tech and PC outlet Sakhtafzarmag provide detailed insights into AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 8000G “Phoenix” APU family for the AM5 desktop platform. The new APUs, based on the Zen 4 core architecture for CPUs and RDNA 3 core architecture for graphics, are expected to offer significant performance improvements over their predecessors.
Specifications
The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs will be available in both PRO and Non-PRO variants, sharing identical specifications. The flagship Ryzen 7 8700G leads the lineup with 8 cores, 16 threads, a base clock of 4.2 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.1 GHz. The Ryzen 5 8600G follows with 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 4.35 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.0 GHz. Both of these APUs, based on the Phoenix 1 die, support overclocking.
The Phoenix 2 SKUs include the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 3 8300G. The 8500G features 6 cores, 12 threads, a base clock of 3.55 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.0 GHz. The 8300G has 4 cores, 8 threads, a base clock of 3.45 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. These chips, based on the Phoenix 2 die, lack manual overclocking capabilities and feature the Radeon 740M with 4 compute units.
All standard Ryzen 8000G AM5 APUs come in 65W/45W TDPs, with additional 35W “GE” variants featuring slightly lower clock speeds but the same core configurations. The release is expected on January 31, with availability suggested for February 11.
Benchmarks
Leaked benchmarks of the Ryzen 7 8700G (Phoenix 1) showcase impressive performance gains. Compared to the Ryzen 7 5700G “Cezanne,” the RDNA 3 iGPU on the Ryzen 7 8700G, boasting 12 compute units (768 SPs), delivers over 2.5x performance in gaming and approximately 2x gain in synthetic benchmarks at 1080p. The results indicate that these APUs could be solid choices for budget gaming and general office use.
Conclusion
While the specifications and benchmarks offer promising insights, the article emphasizes that the final prices remain unknown. More information is anticipated around CES 2024, providing enthusiasts with a clearer picture of the Ryzen 8000G series and its competitive positioning in the market. Stay tuned for further updates.
