According to recent leaks, AMD is preparing to reveal its highly anticipated 2024 laptop APU lineup, featuring the Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” series. These APUs are a refresh of the popular Ryzen 7040 “Phoenix” family, which has garnered significant demand in the market.
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RYZEN 9 8940H, 100-000001309
RYZEN 7 8840H, 100-000001311
RYZEN 5 8640H, 100-000001310RYZEN 7 8840HS, 100-000001357
RYZEN 5 8640HS, 100-000001358RYZEN 7 PRO 8840U, 100-000001377
RYZEN 5 PRO 8640U, 100-000001378RYZEN 7 8840U, 100-000001312
RYZEN 5 8640U, 100-000001313— 포시포시 (@harukaze5719) November 24, 2023
The Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” series will continue to utilize the Zen 4 core architecture and maintain compatibility with FP7/r2 and FP8 platforms. They will also support the latest DDR5/LPDDR5x memory. Notably, these APUs will be equipped with the RDNA 3 graphics architecture, promising improved performance in graphics-intensive tasks.
AMD will be following its conventional naming scheme for the Ryzen 8040 series, dividing it into two segments: the H-series and the U-series. Each segment will cater to different thermal design power (TDP) segments, providing options for various laptop configurations.
While detailed specifications for the Ryzen 8040 series are still limited, early performance leaks of the Ryzen 9 8940HS suggest a significant improvement over its predecessor, in line with expectations for a refresh.
The market positioning of the Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APUs is primarily focused on the laptop segment. The efficiency of the “HS-series” variants, in particular, has generated excitement among laptop users. These APUs are expected to deliver impressive performance while maintaining excellent power efficiency.
Furthermore, the Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APUs are also expected to make significant contributions to the handheld industry. Previous limitations in applicable SKUs for this segment are set to be addressed with the introduction of these APUs, opening up new possibilities for handheld devices.
The leaked SKU list for the Ryzen 8040 series includes various configurations, such as the Ryzen 9 8940H, Ryzen 7 8840H, Ryzen 5 8640H, Ryzen 7 8840HS, Ryzen 5 8640HS, Ryzen 7 8840U, Ryzen 5 8640U, Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, and Ryzen 5 PRO 8640U. This diverse range of options ensures that consumers will have choices to suit their specific needs and budgets.
Anticipation is building for the official debut of the AMD Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” APU family at CES 2024. This event will provide a platform for AMD to showcase the capabilities and innovations of its latest laptop APUs, setting the stage for a new era of performance and efficiency.
In addition to the Ryzen 8040 series, AMD is also expected to introduce its first AM5 desktop APU products in the near future. These desktop APUs will adopt the Ryzen 8000 branding, further expanding AMD’s portfolio of high-performance processors. As the launch period approaches, more information on these upcoming APUs is expected to be revealed, increasing the excitement and anticipation among tech enthusiasts.
With the Ryzen 8040 “Hawk Point” series and the upcoming AM5 desktop APUs, AMD continues to push the boundaries of performance and innovation, solidifying its position as a leading player in the processor market.
