New Generation of Ryzen CPUs, New Ryzen APUs, New Radeon Vega Mobile GPUs Coming in 2018 –
Expanding on the worldwide excitement created in 2017 by Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics technology, AMD has itemized its approaching take off announcement for its new and up coming age of superior figuring and graphics items amid an occasion in Las Vegas only preceding the opening of CES 2018. Along with announcing the primary work area Ryzen processors with built in Radeon Vega Graphics, AMD additionally highlighted the full line up of Ryzen versatile APUs including the new Ryzen PRO and Ryzen 3 models, and gave a firstlook on the performance of its upcoming 12nm second era Ryzen work area CPU anticipated that would be launched in April. In graphics, AMD declared the development of the “Vega” family with Radeon Vega Mobile and that its initial 7nm device is intended to be a Radeon “Vega” GPU particularly worked for machine learning applications.
“We successfully accomplished the ambitious goals we set for ourselves in 2017, reestablishing AMD as a high-performance computing leader with the introduction and ramp of 10 different product families,” said AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. “We are building on this momentum in 2018 as we make our strongest product portfolio of the last decade even stronger with new CPUs and GPUs that bring more features and more performance to a broad set of markets.”
Technology Updates
AMD CTO and SVP Mark Papermaster shared updates on AMD’s process technology roadmaps for both x86 processors and graphics architectures.
- x86 Processors
- The “Zen” core, currently shipping in Ryzen desktop and mobile processors, is in production at both 14nm and 12nm, with 12nm samples now shipping.
- The “Zen 2” design is complete and will improve on the award-winning “Zen” design in multiple dimensions.
- Graphics Processors
- Expanding the “Vega” product family in 2018 with the Radeon Vega Mobile GPU for ultrathin notebooks.
- The first 7nm AMD product, a “Vega” based GPU built specifically for machine learning applications.
- A production-level machine learning software environment with AMD’s MIOpen libraries supporting common machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and Caffe on the ROCm Open eCosystem platform. The industry’s first fully open heterogeneous software environment, which is making it easier to program using AMD GPUs for high performance compute and deep learning environments.
Client Compute Updates
AMD SVP and General Manager, Computing and Graphics Business Group Jim Anderson detailed upcoming AMD client compute processors including:
- The Ryzen desktop processor with Radeon graphics
- Desktop Ryzen APUs combine the latest “Zen” core and AMD Radeon graphics engine based on the advanced “Vega” architecture, bringing:
- The highest performance graphics engine in a desktop processor
- Advanced quad core performance with up to 8 processing threads
- 1080p HD+ gaming performance without a discrete graphics card
- Beautiful display features with Radeon FreeSync technology
- Full benefit of Radeon software driver features including Radeon Chill, Enhanced Sync and Radeon ReLive
- Planned to be available starting February 12, 2018.
- Desktop Ryzen APUs combine the latest “Zen” core and AMD Radeon graphics engine based on the advanced “Vega” architecture, bringing:
Ryzen Desktop Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics:
| Model | CPU Cores | Threads | Max Boost Clock (GHz) | Graphics Compute Units | Max GPU Clock (MHz) | L2/L3 Cache (MB) | cTDP (Watts) |
| Ryzen 5 2400G
with Radeon RX Vega11Graphics |
4 | 8 | 3.9 | 11 | 1250 | 6 | 45-65W |
| Ryzen 3 2200G
with Radeon Vega8 Graphics |
4 | 4 | 3.7 | 8 | 1100 | 6 | 45-65W |
- 2ndgeneration Ryzen desktop CPU
- AMD’s first 12nm based processor with Precision Boost 2 technology.
- Scheduled for introduction April 2018.
- Ryzen PRO Mobile Processors with Radeon Vega Graphics
- Targeted for commercial, enterprise, and public sector implementation, Ryzen PRO mobile processors are designed to power sleek and powerful enterprise notebooks featuring the world’s fastest processor for commercial ultrathin notebooks , state-of-the-art silicon-level security, and reliable solutions with enterprise-class support and product stack top-to-bottom DASH manageability.
- Up to 22% more competitive productivity performance
- Up to 125% more competitive graphics performance than Intel i7-8550U and 150% more competitive graphics performance than Intel i7-7500U
- Targeting Up to 13.5 hours of battery life
- SenseMIfeatures including Precision Boost 2 technology and Mobile Extended Frequency Range (mXFR)
- Ryzen PRO mobile solutions are expected to launch in Q2 2018.
- Targeted for commercial, enterprise, and public sector implementation, Ryzen PRO mobile processors are designed to power sleek and powerful enterprise notebooks featuring the world’s fastest processor for commercial ultrathin notebooks , state-of-the-art silicon-level security, and reliable solutions with enterprise-class support and product stack top-to-bottom DASH manageability.
Ryzen PRO mobile processors with Radeon Vega Graphics:
| Model | CPU Cores | Threads | Max Clock (GHz) | Graphics Compute Unitsiii | Max GPU Clock (MHz) | L2/L3 Cache (MB) | cTDP (Watts) |
| Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U with Radeon Vega10Graphics | 4 | 8 | 3.8 | 10 | 1300 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
| Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U with Radeon Vega8 Graphics | 4 | 8 | 3.6 | 8 | 1100 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
| Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U with Radeon Vega6 Graphics | 4 | 4 | 3.4 | 6 | 1100 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
- Ryzen Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega Graphics
- AMD expanded the Ryzen Mobile Processor family, featuring the world’s fastest processor for ultrathin notebooks line up, with the introduction of the Ryzen 3 mobile processor.
Ryzen mobile processors with Radeon Vega Graphics:
| Model | CPU Cores | Threads | Max Clock (GHz) | Graphics Compute Unitsiii | Max GPU Clock (MHz) | L2/L3 Cache (MB) | cTDP (Watts) |
| Ryzen 7 2700U with Radeon Vega10Graphics | 4 | 8 | 3.8 | 10 | 1300 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
| Ryzen 5 2500U with Radeon Vega8 Graphics | 4 | 8 | 3.6 | 8 | 1100 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
| Ryzen 3 2300U with Radeon Vega6 Graphics | 4 | 4 | 3.4 | 6 | 1100 | 6 | 15W Nominal |
| Ryzen 3 2200U with Radeon Vega3 Graphics | 2 | 4 | 3.4 | 3 | 1000 | 5 | 15W Nominal |
Graphics & Gaming Updates
AMD discussed its first mobile discrete graphics solution based on the “Vega” architecture. This razor-thin Radeon Vega Mobile GPU is designed to enable new, powerful gaming notebooks in 2018 with extraordinary performance and incredible efficiency.
AMD also announced that Radeon Software will add support for HDMI 2.1 Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) technology on Radeon RX products in an upcoming driver release. This support will come as an addition to the Radeon FreeSync technology umbrella, as displays with HDMI 2.1 VRR support reach market.
Ubisoft announced that Far Cry 5 will support Radeon RX Vega specific features like Rapid Packed Math as well as Radeon FreeSync 2 technology. Radeon RX Vega owners will be able to enjoy Far Cry 5 at exceptional fidelity, with stunning frame rates and beautiful image quality.
