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AMD Unveils Two New Ryzen CPUs for Select Market Segments

A look into AMD's latest Ryzen desktop processors and what's on the horizon for Zen microarchitecture.
AMD Unveils Two New Ryzen CPUs for Select Market Segments

Highlights

  • AMD introduces Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F processors for OEMs and system integrators.
  • Next-generation Zen 5 CPUs expected to deliver significant performance enhancements by late 2024.
  • Leaked information suggests Zen 5 CPUs to be 40% faster than Zen 4 in specific workloads, with various product offerings in the pipeline.

AMD has introduced two new Ryzen desktop processors globally, but these chips are exclusively targeted at specific market segments, as per recent reports. The semiconductor powerhouse is gearing up to unveil its upcoming CPUs in 2024.

Unveiled at the AI PC Innovation Summit in Beijing on March 21, AMD showcased the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F. These processors, differentiated by their F suffix denoting the absence of integrated graphics, were initially confined to China but have now expanded to a worldwide availability.

While the Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F officially launched on April 1, they are currently only accessible to OEMs and system integrators, according to information from AMD's product pages. A similar distribution strategy was adopted for the Ryzen 5 7500F, which eventually became standalone CPUs in certain regions post its initial OEM exclusivity.

The Ryzen 7 8700F, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, boasts speeds up to 5 GHz, whereas the 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen 5 8400F reaches up to 4.7 GHz. Both CPUs operate at a 65-watt TDP and are based on AMD's Zen 4 microarchitecture, known for powering top-tier gaming CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Pricing details for the Ryzen 7 8700F remain undisclosed, although it is anticipated to be more budget-friendly compared to its Ryzen 7 8700G counterpart.

New AMD Ryzen CPUs April 2024

  • Processors: Ryzen 7 8700F, Ryzen 5 8400F
  • Launch Date: April 1, 2024

AMD has confirmed plans to introduce processors built on the Zen 5 microarchitecture in the latter half of 2024. Although specific details are yet to be revealed, AMD President and CEO Lisa Su has hinted at substantial performance and efficiency enhancements with the upcoming Zen 5 CPUs. Rumors circulating the hardware industry suggest a 40% performance boost for Zen 5 chips in targeted workloads compared to Zen 4.

Leaks also indicate that Zen 5 processors, particularly the Granite Ridge desktop series, are already in mass production. Beyond Granite Ridge, AMD's Zen 5 lineup includes offerings for light mobile, extreme mobile, server, and enthusiast/workstation markets under codenames Strix Point, Dragon Range, Turin, and Shimada Peak, respectively.

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