Plenty of AMD news announced today during the digital CES event, with new CPUs and GPUs on the way for this year including the Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile CPUs and RDNA 2 GPUs.
Much like Intel with their newly announced 11th Gen Intel Core H-series mobile processors, a big focus for AMD is on notebooks as well as the desktop. AMD wants to take the performance crown here, with the Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile CPUs - this is Zen 3 going properly mobile. AMD are claiming an "up to" 16% increase in single-threaded performance and "up to" 14% for multi-threaded over the previous generation.
“As the PC becomes an even more essential part of how we work, play and connect, users demand more performance, security and connectivity,” said Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager, Client business unit, AMD. “The new AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop and Mobile Processors bring the best innovation AMD has to offer to consumers and professionals as we continue our commitment to delivering best-in-class experiences with instant responsiveness, incredible battery life and fantastic designs. With our PC partners, we are delivering top-quality performance and no-compromise solutions alongside our record-breaking growth in the notebook and desktop space in the previous year.”
Here's what was newly revealed today for mobile chips:
|
Model |
Cores/Threads |
Boost / Base Frequency (GHz) |
Cache (MB) |
TDP (Watts) |
Architecture |
|
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.8 / 3.3 GHz |
20 |
45+ |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.8 / 3.0 GHz |
20 |
35 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.6 / 3.3 GHz |
20 |
45+ |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.6 / 3.0 GHz |
20 |
35 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.4 / 3.2 GHz |
20 |
45 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.4 / 2.8 GHz |
20 |
35 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H |
6C/12T |
Up to 4.2 / 3.3 GHz |
19 |
45 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS |
6C/12T |
Up to 4.2 / 3.0 GHz |
19 |
35 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.4 / 1.9 GHz |
20 |
15 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.3 /1.8 GHz |
12 |
15 |
Zen 2 |
|
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U |
6C/12T |
Up to 4.2 / 2.3 GHz |
19 |
15 |
Zen 3 |
|
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U |
6C/12T |
Up to 4.0 / 2.1G Hz |
11 |
15 |
Zen 2 |
|
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U |
4C/8T |
Up to 3.8 / 2.6 GHz |
6 |
15 |
Zen 2 |
Coming along with that, AMD also announced some new desktop chips coming too, however these new reduced TDP models will only be available to system builders it seems:
|
Model |
Cores/Threads |
Boost / Base Frequency (GHz) |
Cache (MB) |
TDP (Watts) |
|
AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
12C/24T |
Up to 4.7 / 3.0 GHz |
70 |
65 |
|
AMD Ryzen 7 5800 |
8C/16T |
Up to 4.6 / 3.4 GHz |
36 |
65 |
Also very exciting is the upcoming additions to RDNA 2, AMD's next-generation GPU architecture. AMD confirmed today that RDNA 2 will be coming to gaming notebooks next, with new "mainstream" desktop GPUs based on RDNA 2 to follow along. Both of which are being targeted for a release in the first half of 2021. No real extra info was given out on these RDNA 2 GPUs today though other than the vague window of when to expect them.
AMD also announced more monstrous server chips with 3rd Gen AMD EPYC.
You can watch the full event below:
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Hopefully somebody like System76 can get their hands on these and put an all-AMD Linux gaming laptop together, free of binary blobs - that might just be the thing that replaces my 6-9 year old desktop + laptops finally.
TobyGornow Jan 12, 2021
AMD confirmed today that RDNA 2 will be coming to gaming notebooks next, with desktop GPUs based on RDNA 2 to follow along. Both of which are being targeted for a release in the first half of 2021.
Maybe I'm mistaken but aren't the 6800 series already based on RDNA 2 ? Or are they announcing new GPU already when the current GPU are not available ( at least in my country ) ? Ironic, ain't it ?
Last edited by TobyGornow on 12 January 2021 at 5:48 pm UTC
This... this is what I'm waiting and hoping for. Time to start saving my pennies.System76 is not available directly in EU, is it?
Hopefully somebody like System76 can get their hands on these and put an all-AMD Linux gaming laptop together, free of binary blobs - that might just be the thing that replaces my 6-9 year old desktop + laptops finally.
Last edited by Boldos on 12 January 2021 at 5:52 pm UTC
System76 is not available directly in EU, is it?Looks like at least Western Europe, actually!
https://system76.com/shipping
Last edited by haiku on 12 January 2021 at 6:16 pm UTC
GeoGalvanic Jan 12, 2021
AMD confirmed today that RDNA 2 will be coming to gaming notebooks next, with desktop GPUs based on RDNA 2 to follow along. Both of which are being targeted for a release in the first half of 2021.
Maybe I'm mistaken but aren't the 6800 series already based on RDNA 2 ? Or are they announcing new GPU already when the current GPU are not available ( at least in my country ) ? Ironic, ain't it ?
It's the latter I'm pretty sure. Keynote didn't have much to say about these new GPUs, unless I missed something, so what they'll end up being can be anyone's guess. My guess is they'll be trying to slot in some cards at lower performance brackets, like what Nvidia seems to be doing.
New GPUs :), more mid range likely.Maybe I'm mistaken but aren't the 6800 series already based on RDNA 2 ?Yes they are. I’m confused too.
Have clarified the text on that.
Last edited by Liam Dawe on 12 January 2021 at 6:59 pm UTC
Apologies, I was not specific enough:System76 is not available directly in EU, is it?Looks like at least Western Europe, actually!
https://system76.com/shipping
By "available directly in EU" I meant if they are sold directly in EU.
What you confirm is they "ship" into EU, but that technically means "import", so we have to pay VAT and customs fees. And that makes it painfully expensive....
Last edited by Boldos on 12 January 2021 at 6:39 pm UTC
Apologies, I was not specific enough:
By "available directly in EU" I meant if they are sold directly in EU.
What you confirm is they "ship" into EU, but that technically means "import", so we have to pay VAT and customs fees. And that makes it painfully expensive....
Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?
slaapliedje Jan 12, 2021
Avehicle7887 Jan 12, 2021
Still waiting to find Sapphire Pulse RX 6800 XT anywhere.
Last edited by Shmerl on 12 January 2021 at 7:48 pm UTC
Apologies, I was not specific enough:
By "available directly in EU" I meant if they are sold directly in EU.
What you confirm is they "ship" into EU, but that technically means "import", so we have to pay VAT and customs fees. And that makes it painfully expensive....
Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?
For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.
Last edited by 3zekiel on 12 January 2021 at 8:06 pm UTC
Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?
Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?
For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.
Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.
https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxhardware/comments/gbhe7w/coreboot_on_tuxedo_infinitybook_s_14_v5/ second message, it *seems* firmware works on equivalent laptops. Well, that's surely a bit risky. If you are more patient: https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/Infos/Help-Support/Frequently-asked-questions/Coreboot-on-TUXEDO-Computers-devices.tuxedo it seems Tuxedo themselves are working on it.
I somehow hope they could manage to work together with system76, also for OS side. I think that would be very productive move for both, and anyway, considering custom fee + VAT for system76 as it stands, I don't think they'll get many european customers ... So better cooperate together and try to improve to face bigger players like dell and co with a truly different offer and more world coverage.
Last edited by 3zekiel on 13 January 2021 at 6:48 pm UTC
Arehandoro Jan 12, 2021
Go AMD, i just build a 100% AMD PC with a Ryzen 5 3600 and Radeon RX 5600XT
The MoBo, SSD and RAM too? :P
Arehandoro Jan 12, 2021
Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?Thanks guys. Yes, this is a very tempting alternative for the EU; I will be definitely checking with them, once I need a new laptop. Nevertheless, I was also interested about System76's oss firmware, which - AFAIK - nobody else provides.Ah, okay - that makes sense. I don't know much about them, but Tuxedo Computers appears to be based out of Germany, and at first glance sounds like kind of the same idea?
For Tuxedo, we do use their computer at Office, and they have AMD options. Quite solid laptops for now. Roughly the same models, but with some adjustments: they tend to use lower power screen, so slightly less brightness, but better battery life, and much much more keyboard options. They also seem to use lightweight magnesium for more models than System76 last time I checked.
And of course, VAT is included and no custom fees.
You can also check slimbook, they seem to have pretty decent laptops with AMD
I somehow hope they could manage to work together with system76, also for OS side. I think that would be very productive move for both, and anyway, considering custom fee + VAT for system76 as it stands, I don't think they'll get many european customers ... So better cooperate together and try to improve to face bigger players like dell and co with a truly different offer and more world coverage.
That's a pretty cool idea.
TheRiddick Jan 13, 2021
Really want some serious next gen push for Desktop APU's but it seems 2021 is going to be the year of quite large price increases for PC hardware so I'll likely be skipping this year when it comes to buying new tech.
furaxhornyx Jan 13, 2021
AMD Ryzen 9 5900... 65 TDP (Watts)
Yay !
[...]however these new reduced TDP models will only be available to system builders it seems
Oh...
Guess I'll get the 105 W version then... when prices drops a bit
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