AMD has expanded its Ryzen Z2 series, designed for mobile gaming devices. This line includes Ryzen Z2 Extreme AI based on Zen 5 and Ryzen Z2 A based on Zen 2. These processors will be used in the latest systems Asus Rog Xbox Ally.
Ryzen Ai Z2 Extreme
The new flagship Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme is identical to Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Based on the same Zen 5 architecture, the processor is equipped with 8 nuclei and 16 threads, as well as 16 GPU graphics nuclei based on RDNA 3.5.
In a part of the graphics, Z2 Extreme uses the same AMD Radeon 890M configuration as one of the fastest APUs on the market – Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 from the Strix Point series. AMD has not provided official tests, but is expected to increase up to 20% of performance. Also for the first time, specialized NPU (neurological treatment unit) was presented in the line.
According to AMD, NPU efficiency when performing AI activities up to 50 tops. The TDP range is from 15 to 35 watts. There is also a small improvement in memory – Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme supports LPDDR5X with a speed of up to 8000 MT/s, 500 MHz higher than the standard Ryzen Z2 model and 1600 MHz higher than Ryzen Z2 Go.
Ryzen Z2 a
Ryzen Z2 focuses on entry devices. At Zen 2 architectural facility. The processor consists of 4 nuclei and 8 threads, as well as 8-core GPU of RDNA 2 architecture.
Where will it be used?
The first device with Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme will be the new model of the ASUS ROG Xbox X mobile control panel. The Ryzen Z2 chip is launched in the updated version of Xbox Ally.