Sources from Taiwan, closely linked to motherboard manufacturers, reveal exciting details about AMD’s upcoming desktop APUs, believed to be part of the Ryzen 8000G series rather than the previously speculated Ryzen 7000G. The Phoenix APUs, the focus of recent rumours, are expected to mark a significant leap forward with Zen 4 and RDNA 3 architectures.
The initial set comprises four Phoenix APUs, each named and accompanied by specific core and graphics unit details. Among them, the Ryzen 7 8700G, featuring the Phoenix1 chip, stands out with 8 Zen 4 cores and an integrated graphics unit boasting 12 RDNA 3-based Compute Units (CU). Following closely is the Ryzen 5 8600G, characterized by a streamlined six-core configuration.
Moving to the Ryzen 5 8500G and Ryzen 3 8300G, both integrating Zen 4 and Zen 4c, they are based on Phoenix2 chips, also known as Small Phoenix, previously introduced in laptops as the Ryzen 5 7545U and Ryzen 3 7440U. The Ryzen 5 8500G is anticipated to feature two Zen 4 and four Zen 4c cores, while the Ryzen 3 8300G would sport one Zen 4 and three Zen 4c cores, each equipped with four compute units for graphics.
Mainboard manufacturers are already taking steps to support these upcoming APUs, with BIOS updates incorporating AGESA ComboAM5Pi 1.1.0.0 for their 600 series boards. Early engineering samples from AMD are in the hands of manufacturers for thorough evaluation.
| Cores/Threads | Graphic | TDP* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 7 8700G | 8c/16t, Zen 4 | 12 CUs, RDNA 3 | 65W |
| Ryzen 5 8600G | 6c/12t, Zen 4 | not yet known | 65W |
| Ryzen 5 8500G | 6c (2x Zen 4 + 4x Zen 4c)/12t | 4 CUs, RDNA 3 | 65W |
| Ryzen 3 8300G | 4c (1x Zen 4 + 3x Zen 4c)/8t | 4 CUs, RDNA 3 | 65W |
While the rumour mill suggests a potential market launch either late this year or in spring 2024, the designation of these processors as part of the Ryzen 8000 series hints at a more plausible release in the following year. A grand unveiling may take place at CES 2024, scheduled from January 9th to 13th in Las Vegas, providing enthusiasts and tech aficionados with a glimpse into AMD’s future innovations.
