Tag: Ryzen

  • AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Geekbench: 3401 Single-Core Score Revealed

    AMD Ryzen 9 9900X Geekbench: 3401 Single-Core Score Revealed

    The upcoming Ryzen 9 9900X processor has been recently spotted in the Geekbench database, revealing notable performance improvements. This 12-core, 24-thread CPU, built on the Zen 5 architecture, achieved a single-core score of 3401 and a multi-core score of 19756 in Geekbench 6.2.1. In comparison to the previous generation Ryzen 7900X, which recorded scores of 2925 for single-core and 17849 for multi-core, the 9900X exhibits a substantial performance boost of 16.3% in single-core and 10.7% in multi-core operations.

    CPU Frequency Details

    The Geekbench test was conducted on a system featuring the ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X670E GENE motherboard. During the testing phase, the CPU hit a peak frequency of 5664 MHz and maintained an average frequency of 5654 MHz.

    Specifications and Performance

    The leaked benchmark data pertains to a Ryzen 9 9900X processor based on the Zen 5 architecture. This 12-core, 24-thread CPU includes 64MB of L3 cache, with a base clock speed of 4.4 GHz and a maximum boost clock of 5.6 GHz. The processor operates with a thermal design power (TDP) of 120W.

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  • AMD Rebrands Upcoming Ryzen CPUs as “Ryzen AI 300” to Surpass Intel

    AMD Rebrands Upcoming Ryzen CPUs as “Ryzen AI 300” to Surpass Intel

    A recent leak suggests that AMD might be revamping its mobile processor branding strategy.

    A well-known leaker, Golden Pig, on the Bilibili forums, reports that AMD is potentially abandoning its current Ryzen naming convention for its upcoming Zen 5 mobile processors. The new branding is rumored to be "Ryzen AI" accompanied by a 300-series number.

    New Branding Strategy

    This information follows an earlier Asus leak that hinted at a 100-series numbering scheme for the initial Ryzen AI processors. However, Golden Pig's report indicates that AMD has decided to jump to the 300-series to outdo Intel's rumored "inferior" 200-series numbering for their next-generation Lunar Lake/Arrow Lake processors.

    Emphasizing Neural Processing

    AMD might also be aiming to emphasize the inclusion of a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in these chips, a crucial component for Microsoft's new Copilot+ AI PCs.

    AMD’s history of adopting competitor branding strategies, especially in the motherboard market, supports this rumor. The company's alleged use of the B650 chipset name reportedly led Intel to adopt B660 for their competing chipset to avoid confusion.

    If accurate, the "Ryzen AI" branding would likely encompass AMD’s entire mobile processor lineup featuring their XDNA NPU technology. This includes Strix Point, the codename for AMD’s next-generation mainstream Ryzen mobile processors that will succeed the Ryzen 8040 series.

    Strix Point and Strix Halo

    Strix Point is anticipated to boast Zen 5 CPU architecture, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA2 NPU with approximately 30 TOPS of performance. Strix Halo, the codename for AMD’s high-performance mobile APU designed to compete with Apple’s M3/M4 processors, might also be included under the "Ryzen AI" branding.

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