Tag: AMD Ryzen AI

March 18, 2025
HP Omen 17: AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPU & GeForce RTX 5070 Upgrade
Key Takeaways
1. The HP Omen 17 is a new all-AMD laptop with limited CPU and GPU options compared to the Omen Max 16.
2. It features AMD Ryzen AI CPUs, with the highest option being the Ryzen AI 9 365, and offers choices between integrated Radeon iGPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070.
3. Storage options include a 1 TB or 512 GB NVMe SSD, with RAM choices of 32, 24, or 16 GB of DDR5-5600.
4. The laptop has extensive connectivity options, including multiple USB ports, HDMI 2.1, and is designed as a desktop replacement due to its weight of nearly 3 kg.
5. The display options for the 17.3-inch screen include a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) at 240 Hz and an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) at 144 Hz, with pricing and availability details to be announced later.
The HP Omen Max 16 and HP Omen 16 were the only laptops with the Omen brand that showed up at CES. Recently, a few more models have been added, including the Omen 17. This new model is like an all-AMD version of the Omen Max 16 but comes with fewer options for the CPU and GPU.
CPU and GPU Options
The highest-end CPU option available is AMD’s Strix Point-based Ryzen AI 9 365. Other options include the Ryzen AI 7 350, which is based on Krackan Point, and the Ryzen AI 5 340. You can choose to stick with the integrated Radeon iGPU or upgrade to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 or a lower version.
Memory and Features
The HP Omen 17 offers various memory and storage configurations. You can select between a 1 TB or 512 GB “performance” NVMe SSD, and pair it with 32, 24, or 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM. Other notable specs include an 83 Wh battery, a 1080p webcam featuring an IR sensor, a privacy shutter, dual microphones, Wi-Fi 6E, 1 Gb/s LAN, and Bluetooth 5.4.
Connectivity and Design
For I/O, the laptop comes equipped with two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, one 5 Gbps USB-A port, a 10 Gbps USB-C port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack combo. Most of its ports are located at the back, making the HP Omen 17 well-suited as a desktop replacement. However, weighing in at almost 3 kg, this laptop isn’t exactly easy to carry around.
HP has two screen options for the 17.3-inch display of the HP Omen 17. The first option features a QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, 300 nits peak brightness, and a 3 ms grey-to-grey response time. The second option is FHD (1,920 x 1,080) running at 144 Hz, with the other specifications matching the first.
As for the pricing and availability of the HP Omen 17, HP will announce these details later. Currently, it is available in just one color: Shadow Black.
Tags: AMD Ryzen AI, gaming laptop, HP Omen 17
March 14, 2025
Radeon 860M Outperformed by Radeon 760M in Initial Benchmarks
Key Takeaways
1. The Radeon 890M GPU is AMD’s top-tier integrated graphics option, known for its high performance.
2. The Radeon 860M GPU underperformed significantly, lagging 40-45% behind the Radeon 780M and 25-30% behind the Radeon 760M.
3. The 860M is essentially a rebranded version of the 760M but does not perform as expected.
4. The Asus Vivobook 16 M1606K, which features the 860M, may have performance issues due to being a low-cost model that could be underclocked.
5. More testing is needed to fully understand the performance of the Radeon 860M, and casual gamers should be cautious when considering it.
AMD often promotes its top-tier Radeon 890M GPU, and for good reason—it’s among the fastest integrated graphics options on the market. However, the Radeon 860M, a lesser model, doesn’t get much attention in their marketing efforts. It’s easy to understand why AMD might want to downplay this particular GPU after testing our first laptop equipped with the 860M.
Performance Comparison
During our experience with the Asus Vivobook 16 M1606K, which features the integrated Radeon 860M, we found the GPU to be underperforming compared to the Radeon 780M, lagging behind by about 40 to 45 percent. Moreover, it was roughly 25 to 30 percent slower than the Radeon 760M, which it is meant to replace, as per our benchmark findings detailed below. While this is just a single instance of the 760M, this initial performance is quite disappointing for what should be a midrange iGPU from AMD’s new Ryzen AI CPU series.
Concerns About Specs
It’s puzzling that the 860M underperforms compared to many 760M laptops, especially since it is basically a rebranded iGPU that shares the same number of unified pipelines and RT cores as the 760M. Our specific model of the Vivobook 16 could potentially have been underclocked, given that it is a low-cost budget option. More testing with additional samples is certainly necessary for a clearer understanding. Until more data is available, casual gamers looking for solid performance from the Radeon 760M should proceed with caution.
Tags: AMD Ryzen AI, ASUS Vivobook 16, Radeon 860M
June 3, 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming A16/A14 Laptops with AMD Ryzen AI & RTX 40
At Computex 2024, ASUS unveiled two new gaming laptops, the TUF Gaming A14 and A16. These laptops are specifically tailored for gamers, featuring AMD Ryzen AI processors and NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUs.
ASUS TUF Gaming A16
Asus TUF Gaming A16/A14 Specifications:
The TUF Gaming A16 boasts a 16-inch screen within a slim 17.9 mm chassis, achieving a 90% screen-to-body ratio. The display delivers 2.5K resolution, 400 nits of brightness, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and a 3 ms response time, fully supporting the sRGB color gamut. It also includes a larger touchpad and full-sized arrow keys for enhanced control. Connectivity options are plentiful, with two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a USB 4 port with DisplayPort 2.1, a USB 3.2 Type-C port supporting 100W power delivery, an Ethernet jack, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5 mm combo jack.
Powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors, this model can be equipped with up to an RTX 4070 GPU and LPDDR5X-7500 memory. It also comes with a 90 Wh battery and advanced cooling technology to manage heat efficiently.
ASUS TUF Gaming A14
The TUF Gaming A14, while smaller, shares many features with the A16. It includes an RTX 4060 GPU and a 73 Wh battery. The system TDP is slightly lower at 100W, but it can be increased to 110W in Turbo mode. The 14-inch display also offers 2.5K resolution, 400 nits of brightness, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and a 3 ms response time.
Both laptops are designed for durability, with the A14 featuring a military-grade chassis and an FHD webcam that supports Windows Hello.
Tags: AMD Ryzen AI, ASUS TUF Gaming A16, TUF Gaming A14