RDNA 4, AMD’s next-generation graphics architecture, will not surface in Ryzen APUs for at least a few more years, according to new rumors out of China that claim AMD plans to incorporate RDNA 3-based iGPUs in its APUs until “at least 2027.” That said, AMD’s next APUs are expected to leverage RDNA 3.5, an updated version of the architecture that will presumably offer some marketable performance gains for users avoiding a graphics card.
AMD’s upcoming Zen 5 lineup includes:
- Strix Point (Zen 5, RDNA 3.5)
- Strix Halo (Zen 5, RDNA 3.5)
- Kraken Point (Zen 5, RDNA 3.5)
The translated word from “Golden Pig”:
AMD’s current 8000G Series, which are supported by RDNA 3 graphics:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost / Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP | NPU | SEP | |
| AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | 8C/16T | Up to 5.1GHz / 4.2GHz | 24MB | 65W | Yes | $329 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8600G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 4.3GHz | 22MB | 65W | Yes | $229 | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0GHz / 3.5GHz | 22MB | 65W | N/A | $179 | |
| AMD Ryzen 3 8300G | 4C/8T | Up to 4.9GHz / 3.4GHz | 12MB | 65W | N/A | N/A | |
AMD on its latest APUs:
All 8000G Series desktop processor models offer the fastest built-in graphics in its class with the impressive power of Radeon 700M. Gamers will benefit from impressive visual fidelity, providing a smooth AAA 1080p gaming experience at an affordable price point, and in small form factors. The Ryzen 7 8700G features Radeon 780M graphics with the fastest built-in graphics you can get in a desktop processor. The 8000G Series is perfect for those wanting to enter the AM5 ecosystem and enjoy a smooth 1080p experience today, with the option to upgrade with a discrete graphics card later for even higher fidelity gameplay.
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AMD: Intentionally crippling apus since 2017.
Its pretty obvious they are always trying to leave space for 'custom' silicon like consoles, or whatever. I wonder if they actually have contracts to that end. If AMD really did a proper APU, console level (they really could do even better with zero effort) depending on the price of said silicone, then this would make strong competition to consoles, except open with whatever store you want or all of them. Depending on the price, You could build a console like pc for similar price, like you always should, and did years ago, but can't anymore.
While you have a good point, they could shut down their dedicated GPU business then as you would not need a lower end card animore and that's where the bulk of the sales are.