AMD just introduced new processors and graphics. Components that, for the most technology geeks, are a whole dance of numbers and interesting technical details. But what they really contribute and how they will benefit the user without so much hardware knowledge, we see.
The importance of the new AMD Ryzen with Zen 2 architecture
Taking advantage of the Computex framework, AMD has just introduced its new CPUs AMD Ryzen with Zen 2 architecture. In them we find several interesting details, the first and that stands out the most is the number of maximum nuclei.
El Ryzen 9 3900X It reaches up to 12 cores and 24 execution threads. That is, more ability to perform complex tasks and heavy. It is AMD's high-end processor and a major competitor for Intel's best solutions, the Core i9. In addition, it is the first to include support for the PCIe 4.0 standard, a connection that doubles the rate of the current PCIe 3.0 and is intended to be the only connector for SSDs, graphics, etc. used in equipment.
Before I tell you what they will bring you, let's do a complete review. This is how the new AMD processors remain, differentiated into three series:
- Ryzen 5 3600X with 6 cores, 12 threads and frequencies of 3,6Ghz in normal mode and 4,2Ghz in Boost mode. All this with a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 watts. It will cost 199 dollars
- Ryzen 5 3600X with 6 cores, 12 threads and frequencies of 3,8Ghz in normal mode and 4,4Ghz in Boost mode. TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 95 watts. It will cost $249
- Ryzen 7 3700X with 8 cores, 16 threads and frequencies of 3,6Ghz in normal mode and 4,4Ghz in Boost mode. TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 65 watts. It will cost $329
- Ryzen 7 3800X with 8 cores, 16 threads and frequencies of 3,9Ghz in normal mode and 4,5Ghz in Boost mode. TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 105 watts. It will cost $399
- Ryzen 9 3900X with 12 cores, 24 threads and frequencies of 3,8Ghz in normal mode and 4,6Ghz in Boost mode. TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 105 watts. It will cost $499
With all this dance of numbers, nomenclatures, and other unmentioned technical details, why do these new AMD CPUs matter so much? The answer is very simple: they put the batteries to Intel.
One of the maxims in the world of technology is “if there is no competition, there is no progress”. Intel has been stuck on its 14nm architecture for years. It is true that they are already beginning to move towards 10nm, but AMD is at 7nm.
Using a certain manufacturing process does not imply that they are better or worse processors. The great advantage of manufacturing in 7nm is, mainly, being able to be more energy efficient. Then, there are many conditions that determine to what extent they outperform other solutions or not. For example, the number of instructions per cycle, cache memory, etc.
However, what is interesting about this new proposal is that due to the number of cores, power, consumption and other details such as PCIe 4.0 support, they are very attractive on a technical level but even more so on an economic level.
That is to say, seeing its theoretical capabilities and waiting for performance tests by users, AMD once again positions itself as an alternative that is not only interesting in performance but also also in price. That last piece of information, the price, will make Intel make a move to get more capable processors or lower the cost of those they already have.
As users we will benefit yes or yes. We will find cheaper Intel equipment or new AMD solutions that will be able to compete face to face in power. Although we will have to wait until July to see how all this materializes, AMD's proposal makes us win even without being users of its products.
AMD's new Navi GPUs
If all this wasn't enough, AMD have also shown a small preview of their graphics. Although we will know the full details during E3, for which we will have to stay tuned to see what they say.
All the new GPUs with Navi architecture They will arrive with the RX 5000 family, they will have a PCIe 4.0 connection and two important data: 25% more performance compared to current AMD graphics and up to 50% more without comparing energy performance. This for laptops especially is very positive.
In addition, with all the cloud gaming boom, they are solutions that will allow the video game market to grow. And if that wasn't enough, the Next PlayStation 5 would use one of these graphics.
This could be a great year to build a good PC for gaming or work with AMD as a base. In addition, they are practically the graphics that the new PlayStation 5 will mount.