AMD Ryzen 8000G series – a game-changer in desktop computing! AMD’s latest revelation at CES 2024 is stirring excitement in the tech world. The Ryzen 8000G series, which consists of desktop APUs featuring graphics promises gaming performance, for AAA titles without the need for a separate GPU.. Can these processors truly compete with top tier graphics performance? Lets take a look.
The Ryzen 8000G series comes equipped with AMDs Radeon 700M graphics combining CPU and GPU capabilities. This integration suggests that the Ryzen 8000G series can hold its ground against graphics cards. The series includes three CPUs from the Ryzen 8000 range along, with an entry level model specifically designed for built desktops. The other three are available for custom PC builds. The lineup features:
- Ryzen 7 8700G
- Ryzen 5 8600G
- Ryzen 5 8500G
- Ryzen 5 8300G
Each of these models comes with specifications, including the Zen 4 architecture and a power consumption of 65 watts. However it is the Ryzen 7 8700G that truly shines as the flagship processor.
Gaming Performance: A New Era
AMD has given a lot of importance to the gaming features of the Ryzen 8000G series. Take the Ryzen 7 8700G for example it is anticipated to handle graphics games, like Cyberpunk 2077 at a resolution of 1080p although with graphics settings. Based on AMDs performance tests the Ryzen 7 8700G achieves than 60 frames per second in games such, as Cry 6 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and GTA 5. Moreover it performs better in esports titles.
The AMD Ryzen 8000G Series also shines in small form factor PCs, outperforming Intel’s top CPUs in most games. In comparison, to an Intel Core i5 13400F processor paired with an Nvidia GTX 1650 graphics card the Ryzen chips performed admirably. Even surpassed this combination in games.
Additionally AMD has recently updated their Ryzen 5000 series introducing models like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D that boasts a 100MB cache. The DIY market can expect the availability of the Ryzen 8000G series starting from January 31. Although we are eagerly awaiting benchmarks it appears that AMD is on track to provide an entry point, for PC gaming without requiring a separate GPU.
The AMD Ryzen 8000G series represents a significant leap in integrated graphics performance, potentially reshaping the landscape of desktop gaming. It’s a thrilling period, for both gamers and PC enthusiasts due, to the blend of performance and reasonable prices.