AMD Ryzen 8000GE Series APUs: Low Power, High Potential
At CES 2024, AMD unveiled its Ryzen 8000G series APU for the AM5 platform, crafted with the “Hawk Point” design and manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process. The CPU and GPU architectures are Zen 4 and RDNA 3, respectively. We have previously reviewed the Ryzen 7 8700G and Ryzen 5 8600G models. For those unfamiliar with the specifics of the new APU lineup, a review can be accessed by clicking here.
According to VideoCardz, some motherboard manufacturers have disclosed that AMD is poised to introduce the Ryzen 8000GE series APUs, which will feature a reduced TDP of 35W and lower clock speeds:
- Ryzen 7 (PRO) 8700G to 8700GE: From 4.2GHz down to 3.65GHz
- Ryzen 5 (PRO) 8600G to 8600GE: From 4.35GHz down to 3.9GHz
- Ryzen 5 (PRO) 8500G to 8500GE: From 3.55GHz down to 3.4GHz
- Ryzen 3 (PRO) 8300G to 8300GE: From 3.45GHz up to 3.5GHz
It is noted that for most models, the base frequency has been reduced by between 450MHz and 550MHz, except the Ryzen 3 variant. The details regarding the boost frequencies and the potential impact on actual performance remain unclear. Since motherboard manufacturers use an “average base frequency,” if the APU employs chips with both Zen 4 and Zen 4c architectures, the frequency would be a combination of both, making it challenging to compare the Zen 4 and Zen 4c cores directly.
The Ryzen 8000GE series APUs are primarily intended for system integrators and OEM manufacturers and are not commonly seen in the DIY market, thus, they may not be available to consumers in some regions.
