New AMD Ryzen 7040U Series officially is here
AMD‘s Ryzen 7000 series processors for laptops have already been announced at CES 2023 and a few of them are already available in the market but not all of them are true Zen4-based Ryzen 7000 chips. Today, AMD has formally announced its true Zen4-based Phoenix APUs with Zen 4 CPU & RDNA 3 GPU as a formidable combo.
AMD Reveals the Power-Packed Ryzen 7040U “Phoenix” APUs for Low-Power Laptops
AMD has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Ryzen 7040U “Phoenix” APUs, bringing a new level of performance to low-power and ultrathin laptops. These APUs combine the cutting-edge Zen 4 CPU architecture and the advanced RDNA 3 GPU cores, promising an exceptional computing experience.
Alongside these impressive features, the Ryzen 7040U APUs also integrate the Ryzen AI XDNA cores, further enhancing the overall performance and efficiency of these processors.
These new AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs are specifically designed for low-power laptops operating within the 15-30W TDP range. The lineup consists of four SKUs, each catering to different user requirements.
Leading the pack is the flagship AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, boasting 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 core architecture. With a clock speed of up to 5.1 GHz, 16 MB of L3 cache, and 8 MB of L2 cache, this APU delivers exceptional processing power.
The integrated Radeon 780M iGPU features 12 RDNA 3 compute units and operates at a clock speed of up to 2700 MHz. Additionally, a special variation of this chip, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme, is available for handheld consoles, offering optimized power tuning and performance.
The Ryzen 5 lineup within the 7040U series includes the Ryzen 5 7640U and Ryzen 5 7540U APUs. Both of these APUs feature 6 cores and 12 threads, with boost clocks of up to 4.9 GHz. The Radeon 760M GPU integrated into these APUs comprises 8 RDNA 3 Compute Units running at 2600 MHz, delivering excellent graphics performance.
These APUs also support LPDDR5x-7500 memory. The only notable difference between the two SKUs is socket compatibility, with the 7640U being available in FP7, FP7r2, and FP8 variants, while the 7540U lacks the FP8 option. The FP8 design enables faster memory configurations and facilitates the integration of additional layers in high-end laptop designs.
Lastly, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U completes the Ryzen 7040U series. This APU offers 4 cores and 8 threads, based on the Zen 4-core architecture, with clock speeds of up to 4.7 GHz. Featuring 8 MB of L3 cache and 4 MB of L2 cache, it provides solid performance for everyday computing tasks. The integrated Radeon 740M iGPU includes 4 RDNA 3 compute units running at 2500 MHz. It’s worth noting that the Ryzen Z1 also utilizes the same chip design as the Ryzen 3 7440U.
With the introduction of the Ryzen 7040U “Phoenix” APUs, AMD continues to push the boundaries of performance and efficiency in the laptop market. These APUs bring the benefits of the Zen 4 CPU architecture, RDNA 3 GPU cores, and Ryzen AI XDNA cores to low-power laptops, enabling users to enjoy a seamless and powerful computing experience.
