Arr! Avast ye! I spy the treasure of AMD's Ryzen 5 8600G with RDNA 3 graphics in the latest online reckonings!
2024-01-03
Arrr! Aye, mateys, word on the high seas be that a leaky benchmark be revealin' an AMD Ryzen 5 8600G APU with RDNA 3 graphics. Methinks a grand launch be near, so hoist yer sails and prepare fer plunderin'!
AMD is rumored to be preparing to release its latest AM5 desktop processors, the Ryzen 5 8600G, which will feature updated RDNA 3 graphics technology. These processors will be based on the mobile Hawk Point silicon and can incorporate up to 12 RDNA 3 Compute Units. The Ryzen 8000G series is not a direct successor to the 7000 series but caters to a market segment that prioritizes integrated GPU performance. Recent testing on the Ryzen 5 8600G APU reveals that it will have 6 cores and 12 threads, an upgrade from its predecessor. It will employ 6 Zen 4 cores and have a base clock of 4.35GHz and a boost clock of 5.0 GHz. As for GPU specifications, the APU will feature Radeon 760M integrated graphics, including 8 Compute Units clocked at 2.8 GHz. The Ryzen 8000G series is expected to launch in the next few months, possibly with more details at CES 2024.There may be skepticism regarding the need for AMD APUs considering the success of the Ryzen 7000-series processors with integrated RDNA 2 graphics. In previous generations, integrated graphics were not available in the main Ryzen releases, but with the Ryzen 5000-series, chips like the Ryzen 5 5600G with integrated RDNA GPU cores became popular. However, even with the upgrade to RDNA 3 cores, it may not be worth replacing dedicated gaming graphics cards. For non-gaming purposes, a regular Ryzen 7000 chip should be sufficient. Nevertheless, for budget builders looking to create affordable gaming rigs, these chips could be a good option.
In other news, AMD has also revealed a full stack of new Ryzen laptop processors and there are speculations about what to expect from AMD in 2024. Additionally, there is a year in review article discussing AMD's performance in 2023.