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AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su: Interview focused on supply, Xilinx, and future strategies

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Following the keynote press conference, a Q&A session on any topic related to the company with AMD CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, was scheduled by AMD. Given that the American multinational semiconductor company launched several products just as the previous year ended, supply issues are tight for end-users. This was an opportunity for reporters to ask the CEO about production demand against supply, AMD’s future strategies, and business acquisitions.

According to a report by AnandTech, “This roundtable was a little different than most. Despite the whole discussion being on the record, AMD requested that we (or any of the press) did not post a full transcript of the call.”

The initial question to Lisa was about the emergence of ARM-based models that are encroaching on the traditional x86 market. If x86 is still focusing purely on high-performance compute, it might stand to be overtaken by Arm with its year-on-year expected performance gains from its roadmap ranging from 30% to 50%. The goal was to learn how AMD plans to approach the competition.

Lisa Su: “AMD’s focus is about high performance and significant generational improvements; x86 is a strong ecosystem and we continue to invest heavily. Custom designs [like ARM] are in the market and are purpose-built for use. If anything, it is a validation of how much the demand for computing is growing. We see a larger opportunity for customized solutions for specific workloads, and AMD has a strong semi-custom division to meet those opportunities.”

Image: AnandTech

Lisa’s answer cited the fact that as the industry is growing, it gives more opportunities for specialized products. Not to say that we disagree with the part where Arm is being called purpose-built but the development of the Arm server ecosystem is for broad workloads, not simply specific markets.

She was further asked about the M1 chip, which is a clear building block for the company to move forward into desktops, workstations, and potentially the enterprise market and the potential of this to affect the relationship between Apple and AMD.

Lisa Su: “The M1 is more about how much processing and innovation there is in the market. This is an opportunity to innovate more, both in hardware and software, and it goes beyond the ISA. From our standpoint, there is still innovation in the PC space – we have lots of choices and people can use the same processors in a lot of different environments. We expect to see more specialization as we go forward over the next couple of years, and it enables more differentiation. But Apple continues to work with us as their graphics partner, and we work with them.”

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su: Interview focused on supply, Xilinx, and future strategies

Given the notable lack of hardware on the shelves for end-users and enthusiasts, a large part of the Q&A discussion was centered around supply and demand. Also at a time when AMD has built out a number of products including consoles for two partners, in a very compressed time frame, it stands to reason that if users cannot buy the newest ‘leading performance hardware’, there are going to be complaints.

Lisa Su: “This is the result of a demand focused environment, rather than manufacturing issues. There is tightness in the supply chain due to demand, and that invariably puts pressure on our consumer, PC, and gaming product lines. As it relates to our semiconductor production, we’re putting in additional capacity to meet this unexpected demand. It will take time to catch up, but that’s what we’re seeing.”

Lisa refused to believe that this high demand environment and capacity ceiling would potentially cap AMD at 22% market share. She talked about the substrate shortages, simply due to the increased demand, and that the ecosystem is working to also build additional capacity (including AMD investments), but that will take time and continue through this year.

The question is always if AMD is still producing as many CPUs and GPUs as it can and when this level of supply will improve to meet this increase in demand.

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X performance benchmarks: Fastest 6 core CPU in the market

Lisa Su: “We are shipping lots of parts, and volumes in all segments are increasing, and that will happen through 2021. There will be tightness in the first half of the year, but alongside consumers, we also ship to OEM partners. There is some real-time prioritization between end-user and OEM, but we understand that consumers want more and it’s very high on our priority list to meet this high demand.”

Lisa did give us information about how production level decisions happen in advance with AMD launching a host of products in Q4 2020, including Ryzen 5000, Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, two games consoles, and also started shipping its next-gen EPYC Milan processors.

Lisa Su: “One of the things that was important with Cezanne (Ryzen 5000 Mobile) is that we were shipping for production in early 2021. With the OEM cycle of those products, enabling them to get the first batches of hardware in Q4 was vital for launch through the first quarter and the first half of 2021. This is how AMD matches its product cadence, and the choice on hardware manufacture is one of timing. It’s nothing fundamental, it’s not design limited, it’s all about making the right bets (sometimes months in advance) and enabling market estimation of demand.  We had to enable millions of console APUs as well, and there is higher demand than we thought here as well. Working with OEM partners like Sony and Microsoft means enabling different strategies as well.”

Lisa clarified that the current 8-core on mobile, 16-core on desktop and 64-core on enterprise were not fundamental functional limits for these markets, she said, “There will be more core counts in the future. It will come as we scale the rest of the system.”

Pivoting to more business operations, the $35 billion in an all-stock acquisition of Xilinx by AMD’ came into the conversation. The deal announced last year has had its share of pros and cons, questioning if the merger is timed correctly, deemed a right fit, and if it makes sense to remove the competition from the market.

Lisa Su: “We’re excited about closing the Xilinx deal; it’s the next big step in the story for AMD. There’s going to be a lot of technology going forward, and AMD has made good progress in recent years – we have deep customer partnerships, and we’re building trust to be behind the most important platforms. We want the largest enterprises to trust AMD as their supplier, and the Xilinx acquisition will help this. Xilinx is the right next step – we have the desire to have a much bigger footprint, and Xilinx will help AMD execute on its base business. Xilinx CEO Victor Peng will join us as part of that strategy, and we expect a seamless transition saying laser-focused on execution. This is what leaders have to do – we have to expand and scale. AMD can do both.”

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su: Interview focused on supply, Xilinx, and future strategies

In the end, Lisa was asked about AMD’s future and how AMD’s strategy will develop based on recent improvements made from the competition.

Lisa Su: “For our Ryzen 5000 Mobile parts, we’ve stated that we will have 150+ design wins in 2021, which is 50% more than what we saw with Ryzen 4000 Mobile. Those numbers include our commercial system deployments, and we’re working hard enabling our security solutions in our Ryzen PRO platform – we already have a number of designs from top OEMs coming later this year. There will be new initiatives around Ryzen Pro as well. On the enterprise side, we are broadening our focus on EPYC, which means to say that we will have business solutions targeted to different vertical markets. This enables a faster time-to-market for those customers to deploy our solutions. We also started shipping Milan to OEM partners in Q4 last year as a lead up to this. More of this will come as we formally launch Milan in Q1.”

If we combine last year’s Q4 with this year’s Q1 (and Q2), AMD is experiencing higher-than-expected demand for its product line, and it seems like it needs to order more from TSMC (as well as develop its substrate supply chain) to enable this. Even though AMD expects a tight supply through the first half of the year, it does not view this as a theoretical ceiling on its market share numbers.

Lisa is clear that the company is working hard on Zen 4, Zen 5, and RDNA3 for the longer roadmap. Also, future processors seem set to have higher core counts too.

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CES 2021: Just 10 min to overcome your mental pandemic with AI Brain Mapping and LED Therapy

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iMediSync is attracting a great attention at CES 2021 with its novel headset, iSyncWave™. It was introduced as one of the Hot Products by the Consumer Electronics Show organizer.

iSyncWave™ is AI brain Mapping and personalized NIR-LED photobiomodulation therapy that will enhance neural activity; optimizing a person’s brain.

CES 2021: Just 10 min to overcome your mental pandemic with AI Brain Mapping and LED Therapy

iMediSync claims they will tack the current mental pandemic and Corona Blue with its novel approach to biomarker development and personalized photobiomodulation therapy. This will accessible not only at your doctor’s clinic but at the comfort of your own home.

iMediSync is a leading company in an EEG brain mapping market that has currently tackled Alzheimer’s. Through their iSyncBrain® AI driven cloud platform, they developed a biomarker and are able to screen with more than 90% accuracy the likelihood of a person progressing into full-blown Alzheimer’s up to 10 years before a conventional diagnosis.

OPPO Reno 5 Pro tipped to be priced around Rs.35,990 in India

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Oppo Reno 5 Pro will launch in India on 18th January at 12 PM. The phone is the successor of the Oppo Reno 4 Pro that was launched last year in India. Reno 5 Pro has already been launched in China and the pricing is at CNY3,400 ($520/€430) for the 8GB/128GB variant and CNY 3,800 for the 12GB/256GB variant. A tipster tipped that the box price of the phone for the 8GB + 128GB is ₹38,990 and he claims that the sale price will be around ₹35,990 in India.

Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G Specification in China:

The Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G runs the ColorOS 11 based on the Android 11 OS and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset. Regarding the display, this phone features a 6.55-inch hole-punch OLED panel (1080p+ resolution, 500 nits brightness) with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 180Hz. This phone features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

The SoC of this phone is paired with 8GB/12GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB/256GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage (no expansion). Coming to the camera section, the Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G offers a quad rear camera setup that includes a 64MP primary sensor (with an f/1.7 aperture electronic image stabilization (EIS)) along with an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, two 2MP modules. You can record 4K videos in 30fps by the rear camera module. For selfies, this phone has a 32MP selfie snapper at the front.

Regarding the battery, this phone is fueled up by a 4,300mAH battery with the support of a monstrous 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 charging (reverse charging is supported as well). You can use USB Power Delivery and 18W QuickCharge chargers as well.

For charging, there is a USB-C port and you can convert it to a headphone jack (No 3.5mm headphone jack). As per the connectivity, it supports 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and NFC as well. Regarding the rear panel, Oppo has worked well on its Reno Glow finish, and most importantly, a fluorescent coating has been applied to the camera bump and other elements that they can glow in the dark.

CES 2021: Asus brings ultra-slim TUF Gaming Dash F15 gaming laptop with Tiger Lake-H & RTX 30-series combo

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The Taiwanese OEM has been making some exceptional gaming laptops under its ROG branding as well as its more affordable TUF series as well. Apart from launching the beloved Asus TUF Gaming A15 with AMD Ryzen 5000H processors, Asus has taken a unique advantage with Intel.

As we know Intel is limited to 4 cores and 8 threads on its 11th Gen laptops but this does enable them to clock at high boost clock speeds of over 5GHz on laptops, thanks to the 10nm SuperFin transistors.

Asus brings ultra-slim TUF Gaming Dash F15 gaming laptop with Tiger Lake-H & RTX 30-series combo

All this aside, what Asus has done is used these efficient Tiger Lake-H gaming processors on laptops to make them both thin & light and provide great gaming performance without compromising on battery life. So, the laptop has been named the new Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15.

Specifications

The all-new TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop is engineered to expand every gamer’s repertoire. Its super-slim design is lightweight and easy to carry, so it is ideal for on-the-go or around-the-house use. Up to an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU blitz through games with power to spare for serious work. Also, the Dash F15 is topped off with a range of premium features that enhance its everyday user experience for gaming, entertainment and more.

Asus brings ultra-slim TUF Gaming Dash F15 gaming laptop with Tiger Lake-H & RTX 30-series combo

A gaming panel with up to a 240 Hz refresh rate on the Dash F15 offers gamers the same edge as esports athletes, with a 3 ms response time that reduces motion blur to make fast-paced target tracking more precise. When gamers want to do more, a versatile Thunderbolt 4 port connects to everything from docks to external GPUs. An expansive battery offers up to 16.6 hours of video playback, so gamers can unplug and unwind anywhere and later reload with convenient USB-C charging.

Advanced cooling enables the Dash F15 to fit top-tier processors in a super-slim form factor. A substantial heat spreader and five copper heat pipes distribute thermal energy while dual fans channel air through four outlets that expel heat faster and with less noise than typical ultraslim designs.

Asus brings ultra-slim TUF Gaming Dash F15 gaming laptop with Tiger Lake-H & RTX 30-series combo

The N-Blade fans are specially sculpted to move more air, and these are made from a special liquid crystal polymer that makes enough space to fit 83 blades per fan and still ensure that each blade is strong enough to hold up at high RPMs.

The self-cleaning cooling module maintains long-term stability and performance by preventing build-up on critical components. Updated anti-dust tunnels are shorter to create more space for airflow around the fan while still redirecting particles away from crucial hardware.

Voice chat is crystal clear due to new Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelation technology. This advanced technology removes a broad range of unwanted background noise from both input and output audio, meaning that both the user’s voice and incoming communications are fuzz-free.

This fresh addition to the TUF Gaming portfolio takes military-grade durability to ultrathin new dimensions. Resilience against everything from everyday knocks and bumps to extreme temperatures lets users work and play wherever they want, worry-free. Whether charging to the frontlines of a favorite first-person shooter or adventuring in the great urban jungle, the Dash is a reliable ally for gamers to have by their side.

The ASUS TUF Gaming Dash F15 will be made available by Asus from as soon as Q1 2021 in North America and prices along with availability in other countries will be revealed soon.

CES 2021: Asus brings new Chromebook CX9 with 11th Gen Intel processors

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Looking for a premium Chromebook for work with the latest hardware? Asus has made it easy for you with the new Chromebook CX9 laptop with the latest Intel Tiger Lake SKUs. These latest Intel chips also feature powerful Xe graphics, helpful for both work and play.

On top of that, you have a light and versatile ChromeOS, which is increasingly getting popular, and for work, you have Microsoft Office 365 support as well. With Google Assistant, you can do a lot of work and a wide range of apps you can download from the Play Store on the laptop.

CES 2021: Asus brings new Chromebook CX9 with 11th Gen Intel processors

Specifications

  • Up to 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 processor, Iris® X Graphics, 16GB memory, and 512GB SSD storage
  • Up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM support & up to 1TB + 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 Performance RAID1 SSD
  • Frameless 14″ anti-glare NanoEdge display with 91% screen-to-body ratio
  • Ultrafast WiFi 6 with ASUS WiFi stabilizer technology
  • Harman/Kardon-certified quad-speaker audio & a fingerprint sensor for password-free login 
  • Ultradurable CNC-milled Mg-alloy chassis design with 810H military-grade toughness
  • 4-cell 66WHrs Li-ion battery
  • Essential security features like Google Security Chip H1, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip and IR webcam with Windows Hello support
CES 2021: Asus brings new Chromebook CX9 with 11th Gen Intel processors

ASUS Chromebook CX9 is built for empowering professionals with cloud-first operating systems and collaborative tools. Powered by an 11th Generation Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, the Chromebook CX9 offers take-anywhere mobility that combines a lightweight chassis with nimble performance for exceptional remote work experiences.

Ultrafast WiFi 6, Harman Kardon-certified dual-speaker audio, and an anti-glare FHD display offer an enhanced user experience to help optimize the workday, from anywhere. Additionally, the four-sided frameless 14-inch NanoEdge display on ASUS Chromebook CX9 provides an immersive, near edge-to-edge viewing experience for enhanced productivity.

CES 2021: Asus brings new Chromebook CX9 with 11th Gen Intel processors

ASUS Chromebook CX9 meets industry-leading MIL-STD 810H U.S. military test standards, and it features a durable, ultralight magnesium-alloy chassis that is 16 mm thin and around 1 kg light. Despite its thin profile, the laptop is loaded with I/O ports. These include cutting-edge Thunderbolt 4, as well as standard USB Type-A and HDMI outputs for comprehensive connectivity. 

CES 2021: Asus brings new Chromebook CX9 with 11th Gen Intel processors

For business-grade protection, ASUS Chromebook CX9 is secure by design, offering Titan C security for storing sensitive information such as passwords and encryption keys. Furthermore, Chromebook CX9 automatically receives software updates every six weeks to ensure data is safeguarded with the latest protections.

With Chrome OS, users enjoy uninterrupted workdays and increased productivity while IT overhead is reduced. Also, ASUS Chromebook CX9 comes with a fingerprint sensor for password-free login and a webcam shield for added protection.

XMG announces new 15″ and 17″ NEO and PRO gaming laptops

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Yesterday, we reported how Gigabyte has hit the market with new versions of its AERO laptops. Gigabyte updated these laptops with improved displays, thermal management, and RTX 3000 GPUs. You can read about it here. Today, we have a piece of similar news from the house of XMG. They have announced that its 15 & 17 inch NEO and PRO gaming laptops are refurbished with new updates.

Both of these models will come with a few new specs and a slim case design. The NEO model, of both 15-inch and 17-inch, will feature new Ryzen 9 5900HX or 75800H AMD platforms. The Pro model of the XMG laptop comes with the Core i7 processor. It is one of the first laptops in the market to combine RTX 3000 graphics with Thunderbolt 3.

Schenker announced the new (or E21) generations laptops series which arrives at a slimmed-down fashion giving more comfort to the users. Both the models have been updated so that the overall performance of the system rises. This was the main aim of the company and they believe they have been done that successfully.

Also read: Gigabyte launches Aorus 17G gaming laptop with up to Core i7-11375H & RTX 3080

The heat pipe layout of the NEO laptops is redesigned and optimized. A more robust and powerful fan has been attached to the laptop. Also, the height has been increased to 11nm. It comes with Max-P RTX 3080, RTX 3070, or RTX 3060 graphics to deliver a better experience to the users.

These new XMG laptops can have 2 displays. One is the previously available 165Hz/WQHD IPS panel, and the second is the 240Hz/FHD IPS panel. 15-inch and 17-inch of XMG Pro laptops offer the RTX 3070 or RTX 3080 in Max-Q form.

The 15-inch laptop comes with a 300Hz refresh rate, or one at 144Hz, and G-SYNC compatibility. The 17-inch E21 laptop has a UHD OLED display option. XMG will start pre-orders of these laptops from the end of January 2021 at €1699 or US$2066.

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CES 2021: MSI announces monitors for gaming and business divisions

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MSI’s new line of laptops was in lime-light for CES 2021, but the company had one more thing to announce for the event. the OEM announced its Artemis and Modern MD series monitors.

The Modern MD271 and MD241 filter out blue light to protect your eyes and is suitable for business. MSI’s MD271 and MD241 feature anti-flicker technology and filter out blue light to protect people’s eyes. Both the monitors are designed to be ergonomic, and they can fit your posture throughout a long workday.

The MPG Artemis is a 1000R curved monitor built for gaming. The 1000R curvature of the MPG Artymis help immerses people into gaming. The manufacturer stated that a 1000R curvature matches closely to the curve of the human eye. The monitor also utilizes AI to enhance the viewing experience.

The Modern MD monitors on the other hand feature a USB-C for modern connectivity. MSI hasn’t shared any more details regarding the new monitors by we are waiting for the official spec release from the manufacturer.

There is no news regarding the exact resolution or display type and quality of the monitors but we expect the OEM to release the details soon. Let’s wait and see what the gaming and business division monitors bring to the table

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MSI steps into the Ultrabook market with Summit E13 Flip

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MSI is best known for its gaming laptops and motherboards and other PC gaming accessories. The manufacturer introduced its new Summit E13 Flip with a touchscreen laptop and the machine comes with a discrete GPU.

MSI has experience in the gaming notebook segment but the company is now stepping into business class models. there is vast competition in the market and is dominated by established players.

The Summit E13 Flip comes with chassis of white or black (with rose gold pattern). The design of the model has been changed and even the MSI logo looks different. Instead of the dragon logo found on its gaming laptops, MSI is using its standard logo.

The 13.4-inch full HD display at a 16:10 display aspect with 100 percent sRGB color accuracy with touch is more than enough for writers and business users. The latest Intel Core i7-1185G7, can boost up to 4.8GHz and runs at 28 watts. It has up to 1TB storage option along with 32GB of LPDDR4 RAM. It also comes with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.

Ports include:

  • webcam lock switch
  • Two Thunderbolt 4
  • Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • Hidden microSD slot (expandable storage)
  • audio jack
  • legacy Type-A

Weighing just 1.35kg (2.97 lbs) and 14.9mm thick, the unibody design continues MSI’s focus on thin and light too.

OSWindows 10
ProcessorIntel Core i7-1185G7
RAMUp to 32GB LPDDR4
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe
StorageUp to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD
Display13.4 inches
16:10 aspect ratio
1920×1200 @60Hz
100% sRGB
Pen + touch
PenMSI Pen (included)
4,096 pressure levels, tilt
MPP 2.0
Type-C recharge
PortsTwo Thunderbolt 4
One USB-A 3.2
One Type-C
3.5mm audio
microSD (expansion)
AudioDual
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6e
Bluetooth 5.1
CameraFront-facing 720p
Privacy shutter
SecurityTPM 2.0
Fingerprint reader
Battery70Wh
Weight1.35kg (2.97 lbs)
ColorPure White or Black (with rose gold)

The Summit starts at $1,599for the Core i7, Intel Xe graphics, with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. But for 1TB storage and 32GB of RAM, the price jumps to $1,899.

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Lucasfilm and EA has a break-up

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Lucasfilm and Electronic Arts have a long-standing relationship, and EA developed all the Star War games from the series. We all know how degrading the experience it had been with the Star War games, I mean, we know the latest movies don’t leave up to Luke Skywalker and Han Solo’s reputation, but the games, in particular, were disappointing.

But now it seems that Lucasfilm, the studio that owns the franchise has finally started to realize and recognize the importance of their games. The studio announced that it has now partnered with Ubisoft to develop a story-driven, open-world Star Wars game.

A few days back the company unveiled its Lucasfilm Games branding and announced the same for all its games in the future. and now the company announced the end of its near-decade-long relation with Electronic Arts.

The deal with Lucasfilm and EA gave the latter exclusive right to produce and publish Star Wars games. The deal was heavily criticized as it didn’t leave room for any improvement. The deal didn’t allow any other third party to get involved in the game’s production. But the games produced by EA has not lived up to the expectations of the fans of the franchise. Lucasfilm saw these mistakes by EA and is correcting the issue.

“We’re looking to work with best-in-class teams that can make great games across all of our IP. We’ve got a team of professionals here at Lucasfilm Games who can work with the developers, shape the stories, shape the creative, shape the games, to make them resonate with fans, and deliver across a breadth of platforms, genres, and experiences so that all of our fans can enjoy the IPs that they know and love.”

Ubisoft’s proprietary Snowdrop Engine will be used in the future games of Star Wars and it creates stunning realistic and immersive environments. “This is just the beginning of what I think is going to be a very exciting year for Lucasfilm Games.”

With the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, we can expect Lucasfilm to play it big.

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CES 2021: HP unveils new ProBook models with Ryzen 5000 APUs

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HP has been upgrading its notebooks in a frenzy for the CES 2021 event. but the manufacturer is just not stopping at that, instead, it also unveiled a series of new ProBook laptops at this year’s CES 2021 event. the best thing about the new models is that they are powered by the latest Ryzen Pro 5000 series processors from AMD.

HP ProBook 635 Aero G8

The devices are powered by the AMD PRO Ryzen 5000 processors and are the top of the line laptop. It comes with long battery life, Wi-Fi 6, 4G LTE, and more. HP is also providing an IR camera and fingerprint reader to lock things up with Windows Hello.

The detailed features are given below:

OSWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-gen AMD
Ryzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200
Dual-channel
Upgradeable
GraphicsAMD Radeon
Integrated
StorageUp to 1TB Gen 3×4 NVMe SSD
Up to 512GB NVMe SSD
128GB Gen 3×2 NVMe SSD
Display13.3 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits
Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits
Anti-glare, 250 nits
PortsUSB-C
Two USB-A
3.5mm audio
HDMI 2.0
SIM slot (optional)
AudioDual speakers
Two microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6
Realtek Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5
Intel MXM 4G LTE
CameraFront-facing 720p
HP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR camera
Fingerprint reader
Battery45Wh
Dimensions12.11 x 8.05 x 0.7 inches
(307.6mm x 204.5mm x 17.9mm)
WeightFrom 2.2 pounds (0.99kg)

HP ProBook 445 and 455 G8

The models look very much similar to the Aero model but both the devices are lighter. Ryzen PRO 5000 series processor powers both the devices and they come with Wi-Fi 6 but lack the option for 4G LTE connectivity.

The specs are given below:

CategoryHP ProBook 445 G8HP ProBook 455 G8
OSWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-Gen AMD
Ryzen PRO
Next-gen AMD
Ryzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200
Dual-channel
Upgradeable
Up to 32GB DDR4-3200
Dual-channel
Upgradeable
GraphicsAMD Radeon
Integrated
AMD Radeon
Integrated
Storage1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD
Up to 512GB NVMe SSD
128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD
1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD
Up to 512GB NVMe SSD
128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD
Display14 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits
Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits
Anti-glare, 250 nits
1366×768 (HD)
Anti-glare, 250 nits
15.6 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
Anti-glare, Sure View, 1000 nits
Anti-glare, Low power, 400 nits
Anti-glare, 250 nits
1366×768 (HD)
Anti-glare, 250 nits
PortsUSB-C
Three USB-A
Ethernet
3.5mm audio
HDMI 1.4b
microSD reader
USB-C
Three USB-A
Ethernet
3.5mm audio
HDMI 1.4b
microSD reader
AudioDual speakers
Two microphones
Dual speakers
Two microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6
Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5
Realtek Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5
Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6
Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5
Realtek Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5
CameraFront-facing 720p
HP Privacy Camera
Front-facing 720p
HP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR camera
Fingerprint reader
IR camera
Fingerprint reader
Battery45Wh45Wh
Dimensions12.67 x 8.42 x 0.78 inches
(321.9mm x 213.9mm x 19.9mm)
14.15 x 9.21 x 0.78 inches
(359.4mm x 233.9mm x 19.9mm)
WeightFrom 3.03 pounds (1.37kg)From 3.83 pounds (1.74kg)

HP ProBook x360 435 G8

The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 is a convertible version of the previous ProBooks. It can be rotated between a traditional laptop mode to a tablet mode.

The specifications are given below:

OSWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
ProcessorNext-gen AMD
Ryzen PRO
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4-3200
Dual-channel
Upgradeable
GraphicsAMD Radeon
Integrated
StorageUp to 1TB Gen3x4 NVMe SSD
Up to 512GB NVMe SSD
128GB Gen3x2 NVMe SSD
Display13.3 inches
1920×1080 (FHD)
Touch
Sure View, 1000 nits
Low Power, 400 nits
250 nits
PortsUSB-C
Two USB-A
3.5mm audio
HDMI 1.4b
microSD reader
AudioDual speakers
Dual microphones
ConnectivityIntel AX200 Wi-Fi 6
Intel 9260 Wi-Fi 5
Realtek Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth 5
CameraFront-facing 720p
Rear-facing 5MP
HP Privacy Camera
SecurityIR camera
Fingerprint reader
Battery45Wh
Dimensions12.14 x 8.77 x 0.7 inches
(308.5mm x 222.9mm x 17.9mm)
WeightFrom 3.19 pounds (1.45kg)

Pricing will be announced closer to launch for the various ProBook models.

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