AMD is poised to deliver a significant performance boost to their Ryzen G-series processors, as leaked documents from Gigabyte reveal that the upcoming AM5 platform will support the Rembrandt and Phoenix processors in addition to the Raphael Ryzen 7000X released last year. This news suggests that AMD is gearing up to release new 6000G and 7000G models, which are expected to feature more powerful iGPUs based on the RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 architectures.
The Ryzen G-series of processors combine the portability of mobile-grade CPUs with a desktop form factor. Previously, AMD’s desktop processors lacked integrated graphics, but with the introduction of the Zen 4 cores, all desktop processors now come with a basic iGPU. However, exciting developments are on the horizon, as the upcoming Ryzen 6000G and 7000G models will include more powerful iGPUs, including the much anticipated Radeon 700M models that will debut with the Ryzen 7040 Phoenix APUs. These new iGPUs promise to be much faster and more powerful, making them a great option for those in need of a high-performance desktop experience.
A leaked table from Gigabyte has revealed three processor types for the AMD Ryzen AM5 platform. The “60h-6Fh” models are the existing Raphael Ryzen 7000X desktop processors, while the “70h-7Fh” type could refer to the upcoming Phoenix models. The third group, “40h-4Fh,” might correspond to the previous Ryzen 6000 Rembrandt mobile processors. According to the leaked table, the new series of APUs for the AM5 platform will use RDNA 2 and RDNA 3 iGPUs instead of Vega.
The coming up G-series processors will support DDR5, but only PCIe 4.0, with the PCIe lane count significantly lowered from 28 to 20. To recompense, AMD is adding support for up to two USB-C connectors at USB4 speeds. These processors’ new AMD RDNA 3 iGPUs are expected to match the performance of the Nvidia GTX 1650, thus making them a great choice for entry-level builds. So, if you’re thinking about building a new PC, these AMD Ryzen APUs are definitely worth considering.
AMD is hoping to avoid further delays in releasing the 7000G models for retail, as they did last year. The pandemic may have limited production capacity, causing the X-series to be prioritized. However, with production capacity now easing, it is expected that G-series processors will become more widely available in the market, providing consumers with more options.
