Now the time has finally come: AMD presented some innovations on the occasion of CES 2022 and not only presented the new Ryzen processors with 3D V-Cache in the form of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, but also an outlook on the upcoming CPU generation alias Ryzen 7000 given. In addition, there are the new Ryzen 6000 APUs based on the Rembrandt architecture with a refined Zen3 + and RDNA2 graphics unit.
The wait is over, because after the first teaser and one Prototype last June AMD is finally bringing marketable variants of the Ryzen 5000 processors with stacked 3D V-Cache to the start. It starts with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (exactly, very concisely with a 3D suffix at the end), the one above 8 cores, 16 threads and max. 4.5 GHz in turbo boost disposes. AMD is also packing the 32 MB “2D” L3 cache another 64 MB 3D V-Cache on the die on it and increases the total cache memory to over 100 megabytes.
Nevertheless, AMD packs the construct in a package with still 105 watt TDP and ensures that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D both Compatible with both 500 and 400 chipsets is. With an appropriate BIOS you can, for example, continue to use your X470 or B450 board with a new “3D Ryzen”.
Back to the gaming throne with a stacked cache?
The exciting thing: According to AMD, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D currently the fastest gaming CPU his and therefore also the Intel Core i9-12900K (tested here) sometimes more sometimes less to be thrown from the throne. The new processor is said to be average compared to the Ryzen 9 5800X (without 3D cache) 15% more gaming performance (at 1,080p), just like it was back then already announced for the prototype would.
Compared to Intel’s top model, at least the same performance is achieved with a resolution of 1,080p, but now and then also 10 to 20% more performance is possible. For benchmarking, AMD relies on DDR4-3600 RAM, while the Intel platform uses DDR5-5200 RAM – a GeForce RTX 3080 was used for both.
AMD still wants the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to be launched in spring 2022. How does the CPU really compare to the Core i9-12900K suggests, first test reports must show. Intel already seems to be using the KS variant and up to 5.5 GHz single-core turbo to have an answer in store. But AMD could also counter with a possible “Ryzen 9 5900X3D” or even “Ryzen 9 5950X3D”. One thing is certain: the Competition is more exciting than ever and 2022 will be really exciting again.
Ryzen 7000: 5nm, AM5 socket, 2nd half of 2022
The upcoming Zen4 architecture in the form of Ryzen 7000 According to AMD, it will be launched in the second half of 2022. So we could get one Present the official presentation at Computex 2022 very well – The technology fair in Taiwan has always been the focus for Ryzen innovations.
Then one awaits us 5 nm production from TSMC, the new AM5 socket with LGA format (specifically LGA1718) and technologies such as PCIe Gen5 and DDR5. AMD is switching to the layout that is already used by Intel Pins in the socket and contacts on the bottom of the CPUas can be seen very well in the first official photo of the AM5. It should be one All-core boost with 5 GHz give, the single-core turbo could therefore be even higher.
Thus, the previous leaks should prove to be true, also with regard to the Heat spreader designs. Lisa Su, President and CEO of AMD, showed a first prototype at the press conference, confirming the fresh look. By the way: previous ones AM4-compatible coolers are also said to be compatible with the AM5 socket being.
For notebooks: Ryzen 6000 alias Rembrandt
In the notebook sector, AMD brings 20 (!) new processors at the start. There was also this in advance already various leaks and informationwhich have now been confirmed – and predict a performance that is sometimes strong. The focus of Rembrandt, so the code name, is the refined Zen3 + architecture with 6 nm manufacturing from TSMC, an RDNA2 graphics unit and new features in power management.
While the U variants are aimed primarily at thin, energy-efficient systems, the H versions have significantly more steam under the hood. Nevertheless, a Ryzen 7 6800U, for example, should not be underestimated compared to its direct predecessor: According to AMD, there is Up to 70% better video encoding, up to 2.3 times more 3D rendering performance and 15 to 40% less energy consumption.
The battle for the fastest laptop CPU is starting a new round!
The integrated RDNA2 graphics unit offers, of course, depending on the processor, up to 12 compute units, max.2.4 GHz clock rate and – for the first time for an APU – ray tracing technology. Depending on the game, the processors are significantly faster than the competition (Core i7-1165G7 or GeForce MX450), compared to the Ryzen 7 5800U, the new chip even offers some up to 2x more gaming performance. In addition, FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) is possible for the first time. The first handheld consoles with it are already in the works!
Rembrandt not only provides more performance, but also other features: USB4 with up to 40 Gbit / s, PCIe Gen4, DDR5 / LPDDR5, WiFi 6E, BT LE 5.2, FreeSync as well as HDMI 2.1 and the AV1 Media Engine. Microsoft Pluton is also on board, a security processor directly in the CPU. First notebooks with AMD Ryzen 6000 should available from February 2022 being. Partners include ASUS, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, Acer and HP.
Finally, a nice Easter Egg in the presentation slides: In the “Endnotes” under point AMD-1337 says: “If you’ve come this far, you are undoubtedly scouring the footnotes for spicy details. Hello internet. Happy New Year! Have fun! Much more information on all of these products and technologies will follow. ”After searching through as many details as possible for this news, really a little amusement, thank you AMD. 😊
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Leonardo Ziaja