Benzinga | Jan 4, 2022 11:03AM EST

AMD Highlights CES 2022 Announcements Of New Ryzen Mobile Processors, Computing Technologies, Mobile Graphics

-- Expanded AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series mobile graphics offer 20 percent faster performance on average than current lineup1; New AMD Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics deliver world-class, high-performance gaming for next-gen thin-and-light laptops --



-- AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT desktop graphics cards, starting at $199 SEP USD, make incredible 1080p gaming accessible to more gamers; Forthcoming AMD Software release with new driver-based upscaling technology offers increased performance for thousands of games --

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the 2022 Product Premiere livestream event, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) unveiled additions and enhancements to the AMD Radeon(tm) graphics portfolio to deliver incredible, next-level experiences to more gamers than ever.



Bringing higher levels of performance to power a new class of premium laptops, the new solutions expand the AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series mobile graphics family, with the addition of the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, Radeon RX 6650M XT, Radeon RX 6650M, Radeon RX 6500M and Radeon RX 6300M mobile graphics. AMD also announced the new AMD Radeon RX 6000S mobile graphics lineup -- the AMD Radeon RX 6800S, Radeon RX 6700S and Radeon RX 6600S -- optimized to bring power-efficient, high-performance gaming to incredibly thin-and-light laptops that are the fastest growing segment in the gaming laptop market2.



For desktop PCs, AMD announced the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 graphics cards, designed to make incredible 1080p gaming experiences for popular AAA and esports titles accessible to more gamers.



All of the new AMD Radeon graphics solutions leverage the breakthrough AMD RDNA(tm) 2 gaming architecture and offer high-bandwidth, low-latency AMD Infinity Cache(tm) memory technology and high-speed GDDR6 memory. They also support Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft DirectX(r) 12 Ultimate, AMD FidelityFX(tm) Super Resolution (FSR) upscaling technology and other advanced features that provide visually stunning, high-refresh rate gaming experiences.



In addition, AMD introduced several new and enhanced AMD smart technologies, as well as the upcoming version of the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition(tm) application. Expected to be available in Q1 2022, the software release will feature AMD Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), a new driver-based upscaling technology that unleashes increased levels of performance with high-quality visuals in thousands of games.



"More developers are taking advantage of new and exciting features to create incredible life-like visuals, requiring new levels of graphics horsepower," said Scott Herkelman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Business Unit at AMD. "It's our goal to ensure as many gamers as possible enjoy these games as developers intended. We're excited to introduce a new arsenal of graphics products and technologies so anyone can enjoy today's stunning games as they're meant to be experienced, whether on the desktop or on the go."

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 Graphics Cards

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card delivers up to 35 percent faster gaming performance on average in 1080p resolution with high settings compared to the competitive offering3, while the AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics card is designed to offer incredible 1080p gaming in OEM systems. Built using 6nm process technology for exceptional performance and power efficiency, the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 graphics cards bring incredible gameplay and advanced AMD Radeon features to legions of new and existing PC gamers.



Key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics card can be found here. Specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics cards can be found here.

AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series and Radeon RX 6000S Series Mobile Graphics

The new AMD Radeon mobile graphics lineup is designed for high-performance gaming on the go. At the top of the AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series product stack is the new AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU, delivering epic 1440p gaming performance for next-gen premium laptops. The fastest AMD GPU for extreme gaming laptops, it offers 7 percent faster gaming performance on average than the previous top-of-the-line AMD Radeon RX 6800M mobile GPU4.



AMD Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics offer an ideal blend of performance and efficiency for slim form factors, enabling gaming laptop designs that can weigh less than 4.5 lbs. and can be up to 20 percent thinner than existing devices5. The high-end AMD Radeon RX 6800S GPU at 100W is projected to offer the ultimate in thin-and-light 1080p gaming by delivering up to 100 FPS in select titles with max settings6, and is projected to offer 10 percent higher performance on average across select titles at 1080p than the competition7.



Key specifications of the AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series and Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics can be found here.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition

AMD has continued to enhance its expansive software suite, offering features that enable responsive, low-latency gameplay and high-fidelity visuals. The next release, expected to be available in Q1 2022, includes AMD Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), a new driver-based spatial upscaling technology. Built on the same algorithm as AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, RSR unleashes new levels of performance with near-native resolution gaming experiences in any game that runs in exclusive full screen mode on AMD RDNA-based and newer graphics.



Additional features of the forthcoming AMD Software release include updates to the AMD Link application8 (AMD Link 5.0), which allows users to play their PC games on a phone, tablet or a Windows PC from virtually anywhere. AMD Privacy View technology, powered by Eyeware, is a new feature expected to be available in 1H 2022 that uses Eyeware's cutting-edge head- and eye-tracking technology to deliver increased levels of privacy. Learn more about the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition release here.

AMD Advantage(tm) Framework and AMD Smart Technologies

AMD Advantage laptops are designed to deliver best-in-class gaming experiences, providing new levels of performance and responsiveness. They combine AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series or Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics, AMD Software and AMD Ryzen(tm) 5000 Series or Ryzen 6000 Series mobile processors with exclusive AMD smart technologies and other advanced system design characteristics. AMD Advantage will continue to expand in 2022 with new AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Radeon graphics and more than 20 new laptop designs. In addition, several enhancements and additions to the AMD smart technologies portfolio are designed toboost performance and extend battery life on AMD Advantage laptops, including:

* AMD Smart Access Memory(tm) Technology (SAM) -- Now supporting the new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series mobile processors featuring PCIe(r) 4.0, SAM technology offers an increase in gaming performance by providing AMD Ryzen processors with access to the entire high-speed GDDR6 graphics memory in the system.

* AMD SmartShift MAX Technology -- Previously AMD SmartShift technology, the new and enhanced version is optimized for a broader range of games. By dynamically shifting laptop power between AMD Ryzen mobile processors and AMD Radeon graphics, SmartShift Max technology with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU and an AMD Ryzen 6900H CPU offers a 2X uplift in gaming performance on average across select titles compared to a system with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU and an AMD Ryzen 5900H CPU9.

* AMD SmartShift Eco Technology -- Expected to be available later this year, it is projected to offer up to 2X gaming time when on battery on a system with an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU and an AMD Ryzen 6900H Series CPU10 by automatically shifting from discrete Radeon graphics to Ryzen integrated graphics.

* AMD Smart Access Graphics Technology -- Delivers 15 percent more gaming performance on average across select titles11 by allowing the AMD Radeon GPU to control the display directly vs. transferring information through the AMD Ryzen APU to the display.

Availability

The Alienware m17 R5, an AMD Advantage laptop powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 6980HX APU and up to an AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU is expected to be available in Q2 2022. Other laptops with new AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series mobile graphics are expected to be available beginning in Q1 2022 from leading OEMs. Laptops with AMD Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics are expected to be available beginning in Q1 2022, including the ROG Zephyrus G14, the first 14-inch AMD Advantage laptop powered by up to an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS APU and up to an AMD Radeon RX 6800S GPU.



AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT graphics cards are expected to be available from AMD board partners including ASRock, ASUS, BIOSTAR, Gigabyte, MSI, PowerColor, SAPPHIRE, XFX and Yeston at global etailers/retailers beginning January 19, 2022. The graphics card has an SEP of $199 USD. It is also expected to be available in pre-built systems from OEMs and system integrators beginning in Q1 2022. Pre-built systems with AMD Radeon RX 6400 graphics card are expected to be available beginning in 1H 2022.

Supporting Resources

* Learn more about AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series and AMD Radeon RX 6000S Series mobile graphics here

* Learn more about AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 graphics cards here

* Learn more about the AMD Advantage Design Framework here

* Learn more about Radeon Software: Adrenalin Edition here

* Become a fan of AMD on Facebook

* Follow AMD on Twitter

About AMD

For 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as the features, functionality, performance, availability, timing and expected benefits of AMD products including the AMD RadeonTM RX 6850 XT, Radeon RX 6650M XT, Radeon RX 6650M, Radeon RX 6500M, Radeon RX 6300M, Radeon RX 6800S, Radeon RX 6700S and Radeon RX 6600S, Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 graphic cards, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition(tm), and AMD Radeon Super Resolution; the expected benefits of AMD Smart Technologies will have on laptops with the AMD Advantage(tm) Design Framework; and the timing, availability, and expected benefits and number of laptops with AMD Advantage Design Framework to be launched in 2022, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this presentation and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation's dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices; global economic uncertainty; loss of a significant customer; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AMD's business, financial condition and results of operations; competitive markets in which AMD's products are sold; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD's ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD's products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD's products; AMD's ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; AMD's ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyber-attacks; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products in a timely manner; AMD's reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components; AMD's reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors' support to design and develop software to run on AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD's internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD's products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; efficiency of AMD's supply chain; AMD's ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD's ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of government actions and regulations such as export administration regulations, tariffs and trade protection measures; AMD's ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions and other laws or regulations; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments on AMD's business, including the announced acquisition of Xilinx, and ability to integrate acquired businesses; AMD's ability to complete the Xilinx merger; impact of the announcement and pendency of the Xilinx merger on AMD's business; impact of any impairment of the combined company's assets on the combined company's financial position and results of operation; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD's notes and the revolving credit facility; AMD's indebtedness; AMD's ability to generate sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements or generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow to make all of its planned R&D or strategic investments; political, legal, economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of goodwill and technology license purchases; AMD's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; AMD's stock price volatility; and worldwide political conditions. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

(c)2022 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Adrenalin Edition, AMD Advantage, FidelityFX, FreeSync, Radeon, RDNA, Ryzen, Smart Access Memory, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Timelines, roadmaps, and/or product release dates shown in this press release are plans only and subject to change.

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1 Testing by AMD performance labs December 02, 2021, using AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, Radeon RX 6650M and Radeon RX 6600M reference platforms with display driver 21.40 RC Prime 9 with Smart Access Memory enabled. AMD Radeon RX 6850M and Radeon RX 6800M tested at 1080p Max Settings in the following games: Resident Evil Village; Age of Empires 4; Borderlands 3; Cyberpunk 2077; Fortnite; Apex Legends; Witcher 3; Total War: 3 Kingdoms; Assassin's Creed Vallhalla; The Division 2; World of Warcraft Shadowlands; FarCry 6; and Deathloop. Performance may vary. RM-029

2 IDC Quarterly Gaming Tracker - Gaming PC, 2021Q3, 2017-2020 CAGR for Slim (<21mm) Gaming Notebooks vs 2017-2020 CAGR for all Gaming Notebooks

3 Testing done by AMD performance labs December 1, 2021, on a test system configured with a Radeon(tm) RX 6500 XT GPU, Ryzen(tm) 5 5600X CPU, with Smart Access Memory(tm) enabled, 16GB DDR4-3600, ASRock Taichi platform, Win10 Pro x64 19041.508 vs. similarly configured test systems with a Radeon(tm) RX 570 graphics card (Smart Access Memory(tm) not supported) and an Nvidia GTX 1650 (Resizable BAR not supported) in the titles, Age of Empires IV, Back 4 Blood, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Deathloop, Farming Simulator 22, Halo Infinite, Resident Evil: Village, Apex Legends, Counter Strike: Global Offensive, Fortnite, and Overwatch. RX-737.

4 Testing by AMD performance labs December 02, 2021, using AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and AMD Radeon RX 6800M reference platforms with display driver 21.40 RC Prime 9 with Smart Access Memory enabled. AMD Radeon RX 6850M and Radeon RX 6800M tested at 1440p Max Settings in the following games: Resident Evil Village; Age of Empires 4; Borderlands 3; CoD Black Ops; Horizon Zero Dawn; PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS; Forza Horizon 4; Fortnite; Apex Legends; Witcher 3; Battlefield 5. Performance may vary. RM-028

5 Based on AMD internal analysis, December 2021, measuring z-height of a Lenovo Legion 5 (2021) laptop configured with AMD Radeon(tm) RX 6600M graphics vs. a similar laptop configured with AMD Radeon(tm) RX 6000S series graphics. Actual z-height may vary based on laptop configuration. RM-027.

6 Testing done by AMD performance labs, December 2, 2021, on a reference system equipped with AMD Ryzen(tm) 5 5600X CPU, 16GB DDR4-3600MHz RAM, Radeon(tm) RX 6800S reference card @100W, Win10 Pro x64 19041.508, Display Driver 21.40 RC Prime 9. Tested on the following games: Battlefield 5 (Ultra), Borderlands 3 (Ultra), Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (Ultra), Death Stranding (Very high), Deathloop (Ultra), F1 2021 (Ultra high), Far Cry 6 (Ultra), Forza Horizon 4 (Max), Gears 5 (Ultra), Grand Theft Auto V (Ultra), Hitman 3 (Ultra), Myst (Epic), Resident Evil Village (Max), The Riftbreaker (Ultra), Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Highest), The Witcher 3 (Ultra), Wolfenstein: Young Blood (Mein Leben), Apex Legends (Ultra high), Counter Strike: Global Offensive (Ultra high), DOTA 2 Reborn (Ultra), Fortnite (Epic), Overwatch (Epic), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (Ultra), World of Warcraft: Shadowlands (10). Performance may vary. RM-031

7 Testing done by AMD performance labs, December 9, 2021, on Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (pre-production sample) equipped with Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (pre-production sample) equipped with AMD Radeon RX 6800S, AMD Engineering Sample processor, 32GB DDR5-4800Mhz, Win11 21H2 22000.348 vs. Razer Blade 14 equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4-3200MHz, Win10 Pro x64 19043.1348. Tested on the following games and settings: Assassin's Creed Valhalla DX12 @Ultra High, Assassin's Creed Odyssey DX11 @Ultra High, Back 4 Blood DX12 @Epic, Battlefield 5 DX12 @Ultra, Borderlands 3 DX12 @Badass, Death Stranding DX12 @Very High, F1 2020 DX12 @Ultra High, Far Cry 6 DX12 @Ultra, The Riftbreaker DX11 @Ultra, Resident Evil Village DX12 @Max, Counter Strike: Global Offensive DX9 @Ultra, DOTA 2 Reborn DX11 @Ultra, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds DX11 Enhanced @Ultra. Performance may vary. RM-042

8 AMD Link requires Radeon(tm) Software version 22.1.2. Game streaming requires phone or tablet which supports Android 7.0 and greater or iOS 12 and greater, anywhere there is a high speed internet connection. For TV support, Apple TV 4th and 5th generation running tvOS 12.x and greater, or Android TV 7.0 and greater are required. Streaming at 4K requires 4K capable streaming hardware and is compatible with: AMD Radeon(tm) GCN-based discrete graphics and newer. Supports Windows 10/11. Link Game requires an internet connection. Controllers must be compatible with selected game and headset, please consult vendor for compatibility information GD-159

9 Testing done by AMD performance labs December 10, 2021, comparing the performance of SmartShift vs. SmartShift Max. Games tested: Control (High); Godfall (Ultra); Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Medium); Strange Brigade (Ultra); Tom Clancy's The Division 1 (Ultra) RM-040.

10 Engineering projections are not a guarantee of final performance. Performance projection by AMD engineering staff based on AMD DC power guidelines in a system configured with Radeon(tm) RX 6850M XT mobile GPU. Projection is subject to change when final product is released in market. RM-041.

11 Testing done by AMD performance labs 7/20/2021 with a reference laptop design with AMD Ryzen 7 5800HX, Radeon RX 6600M with Smart Access Memory enabled, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz, Win10 Pro x64 19042.985 and AMD Driver 21.10.01.21. Testing of "Hybrid Mode" vs. "Discrete Graphics Mode" showed an average benefit of 15% more performance across the following titles: Assassin's Creed Valhalla; Battlefield 5; Borderlands 3; Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War; Cyberpunk 2077; DOOM Eternal; Horizon Zero Dawn; Red Dead Redemption 2; Fortnite; Valorant; World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. Performance may vary. RM-045



Contact:

George Millington

AMD Communications

(408) 547-7481

George.Millington@amd.com

Laura Graves

AMD Investor Relations

(408) 749-5467

Laura.Graves@amd.com









SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today in its 2022 Product Premiere livestream, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) announced new products that deliver leadership productivity, content creation, and gaming experiences. During the livestream, AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su highlighted over 30 new AMD products, including:



* 20 new AMD Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors with the most powerful on-chip graphics available for notebook PCs1.

* Three new AMD Radeon(tm) RX 6000S Series GPUs optimized for thin-and-light gaming laptops.

* Five new AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series GPUs for premium gaming laptops.

* The new Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 desktop graphics cards for incredible 1080p gaming.

* Updated AMD smart technologies designed to boost performance and extend battery life on AMD Advantage(tm) laptops.

* The forthcoming AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition(tm) application featuring the new AMD Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) driver-based spatial upscaling technology.

AMD expects over 200 new premium AMD-powered laptops for consumers, gamers and professionals to be available from leading PC providers in 2022, including over 20 new AMD Advantage laptops designed to deliver best-in-class gaming experiences on the go.

The livestream also introduced the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor, the industry's first consumer PC processor to feature 3D-stacked chiplets to deliver a significant increase in gaming performance. Dr. Su also shared a preview of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processor planned to launch in the second half of 2022 based on the next-generation 5nm "Zen 4" CPU core and the new Socket AM5 platform, which features an LGA socket and includes support for PCI-Express(r) 5.0 and DDR5 memory.

"We are excited to start the year launching more than 30 new processors that push the envelope in high-performance computing for every segment of the PC market," said Dr. Su. "Our newest Ryzen and Radeon processors significantly expand our leadership product offerings, bringing more performance, new features and differentiated experiences to gamers, creators and professionals. 2022 looks to be another exceptionally strong year for the PC industry and for AMD."

AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processors

Reinforcing its commitment to leadership in the notebook space, AMD announced the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors, built on the highly efficient 6nm "Zen 3+" core architecture, and including AMD RDNA(tm) 2 architecture-based integrated graphics to provide the fastest Ryzen mobile processor experience ever.2

* Included in the new family of AMD Ryzen processors are the AMD Ryzen 6000 U-Series processors, optimized to provide the perfect blend of performance and efficiency in thin and light notebooks, and the Ryzen 6000 H-Series processors, the solution for gaming and creator laptops.

* With the Ryzen 6000 Series processors, AMD is ushering in an all-new connected laptop platform, including Wi-Fi(tm) 6E, Bluetooth(r) 5.2 with LE audio, PCI(r) Gen 4, and LPDDR5 memory.

* The world's leading notebook OEMs, including ASUS, HP and Lenovo, will bring systems powered by AMD processors to market starting in February 2022, with 200 systems expected to launch by the end of this year.

AMD Radeon Graphics Updates

Building on a momentous year in gaming for AMD, the company announced the latest updates across the AMD Radeon mobile and desktop product families.

* The expanded AMD Radeon RX 6000M mobile graphics lineup delivers epic gaming performance for next-gen premium laptops.

* The new AMD Radeon RX 6000S mobile graphics lineup is optimized to bring power-efficient, high-performance gaming to incredibly thin-and-light gaming laptops.

* For desktop PCs, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and Radeon RX 6400 graphics cards are designed to make incredible 1080p gaming experiences for popular AAA and esports titles accessible to more gamers.

AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Application

The forthcoming version of the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition application offers several new and enhanced capabilities, including AMD Radeon Super Resolution (RSR), a new driver-based upscaling technology that unleashes increased levels of performance with high-quality visuals in thousands of games.

AMD Advantage Framework and AMD Smart Technologies

AMD Advantage laptops are designed to deliver best-in-class gaming experiences, providing new levels of performance and responsiveness. AMD introduced a number of updates to the AMD smart technologies portfolio to bring faster gaming performance and longer battery life to AMD Advantage laptops, including AMD SmartShift Max technology, AMD SmartShift Eco technology and AMD Smart Access Graphics technology. The AMD Advantage framework will continue to expand in 2022 with new AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Radeon graphics solutions and more than 20 new laptop designs.

AMD Ryzen Desktop Momentum Updates

Showcasing the progress made within the desktop space, AMD revealed its 2022 enthusiast desktop roadmap.

* The new Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor, featuring AMD 3D V-Cache technology, provides the world's fastest gaming experience and will be available for AMD's Socket AM4 this spring.3

* AMD also provided the first look at the Ryzen(tm) 7000 Series processors, the next-gen "Zen 4" core based processors built on 5nm process node and new Socket AM5, which will deliver unparalleled processor leadership beginning in the second half of 2022.

Supporting Resources

* Watch the AMD 2022 Product Premiere video

* Become a fan of AMD on Facebook

* Follow AMD on Twitter

About AMD

For 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)website,blog,FacebookandTwitterpages.



Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as the features, functionality, performance, availability, timing and expected benefits of AMD products, including AMD Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors, AMD Radeon(tm) RX 6000S Series graphics processors, AMD Radeon RX 6000M Series graphics processors, AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT and AMD Radeon RX 6400 desktop graphics processors, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition(tm) application, laptops with the AMD Advantage(tm) Design Framework, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Series desktop processors, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors based on 5 nanometer AMD "Zen 4" architecture, and AMD Socket AM5; the expected benefits of AMD Smart Technologies will have which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this presentation and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation's dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices; global economic uncertainty; loss of a significant customer; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AMD's business, financial condition and results of operations; competitive markets in which AMD's products are sold; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD's ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD's products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD's products; AMD's ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; AMD's ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyber-attacks; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products in a timely manner; AMD's reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components; AMD's reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors' support to design and develop software to run on AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD's internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD's products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; efficiency of AMD's supply chain; AMD's ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD's ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of government actions and regulations such as export administration regulations, tariffs and trade protection measures; AMD's ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions and other laws or regulations; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments on AMD's business, including the announced acquisition of Xilinx, and ability to integrate acquired businesses; AMD's ability to complete the Xilinx merger; impact of the announcement and pendency of the Xilinx merger on AMD's business; impact of any impairment of the combined company's assets on the combined company's financial position and results of operation; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD's notes and the revolving credit facility; AMD's indebtedness; AMD's ability to generate sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements or generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow to make all of its planned R&D or strategic investments; political, legal, economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of goodwill and technology license purchases; AMD's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; AMD's stock price volatility; and worldwide political conditions. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Timelines, roadmaps, and/or product release dates shown in this press release are plans only and subject to change. "Zen" is a code name for AMD architecture and is not a product name.

(c)2022 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Adrenalin Edition, AMD Advantage, Radeon, Ryzen, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG Corporation. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.



Contact:

Stacy MacDiarmid

AMD Communications

Stacy.MacDiarmid@amd.com

(512) 658-2265



Laura Graves

AMD Investor Relations

(408) 749-5467

Laura.Graves@amd.com

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1 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Integrated graphics performance leadership represented by 3DMark Time Spy vs. last generation Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U processor and Core i7-1165G7mobile processor. Performance may vary. RMB-6

2 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. CPU performance evaluated with a geomean of 9 multi-threaded content creation and CPU tests. GPU performance evaluated with 3DMark(r) Time Spy. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U CPU/GPU performance: HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 configured with 2x8GB DDR4-3200 (22-22-22), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 15W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 27.20.21026, BIOS T83. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U CPU/GPU performance: AMD reference motherboard configured with 4x4GB LPDDR5-6400 (19-15-17), Windows 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 28W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 30.0, BIOS TRM0081D. RMB-13

3 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Performance evaluated with Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6, Gears 5, Final Fantasy XIV, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and CS:GO. All games test at 1920x1080p resolution with the HIGH in-game quality preset (or equivalent). System configuration: Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Reference Motherboard with 2x8GB DDR4-3600. Core i9-12900K and ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard with BIOS 0702 and 2x16GB DDR5-5200. Both systems configured with GeForce RTX 3080 on driver 472.12, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB, NZXT Kraken X62, Windows 11 28000.282. -- R5K-107





-- Ryzen 6000 Series processors offer huge generational uplift with up to 11% more single threaded performance, up to 28% more multi-threaded performance, and up to 2x more graphics performance compared to the Ryzen 5000 Series --



-- New AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processors with powerful 3D V-Cache technology elevate gaming performance --

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the 2022 Product Premiere livestream event, AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) announced the full lineup of new AMD Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors for laptops, bringing the new, highly-efficient and extremely powerful, "Zen 3+" core architecture together with all-new AMD RDNA(tm) 2 architecture-based on-chip graphics. The new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are built using TSMC's 6nm process technology and deliver unprecedented levels of built-in graphics performance, offering revolutionary 1080p AAA gaming, along with cutting-edge features and superb battery life. AMD also announced the new Ryzen(tm) 7 5800X3D desktop processor with AMD 3D V-Cache(tm) technology for elite-level gaming performance that dominates the competition1, and previewed the new Ryzen(tm) 7000 Series CPU powered by "Zen 4" architecture and using the new AMD Socket AM5.

"AMD is at the forefront of innovation in the PC industry, delivering unmatched experiences for creators, professionals and gamers," said Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager, Client business unit, AMD. "The new AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors bring remarkable efficiency for impressive battery life, unbeatable built-in graphics and optimized performance to deliver the best AMD has to offer to every type of notebook user."

AMD Ryzen 6000 Series Processors

It all starts with "Zen" architecture, and AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are built on the updated AMD "Zen 3+" core, optimized to deliver amazing performance-per-watt. These are the fastest AMD Ryzen processors yet, with up-to 5 GHz clock speeds2, up to 1.3 times faster processing speeds, and up to 2.1 times faster graphics then the 5000 Series.3

The "Zen 3+" core delivers power and efficiency, through new adaptive power management features that adjust speed quickly, and new deep sleep states that help save on power. Compared to last-generation AMD Ryzen processors, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors can use up to 30% less power for video conferencing.4 This results in incredible battery life with Ryzen 6000 Series processors achieving up to 24 hours of movie playback on a single charge5, all in a cool, quiet laptop.

Featuring up to eight high-performance cores, each one capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time to deliver 16 threads of processing power, AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors bring ultimate performance to ultrathin laptop PCs, with up to 11% more single-threaded performance and up to 28% faster multithreaded performance over the previous generation.6

AMD RDNA 2 Architecture-Based Graphics

AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are also the first mobile processors to feature RDNA(tm) 2 architecture-based built-in graphics. With a graphics performance up to twice as fast as the last gen3, it's the world's first on-chip graphics that can smoothly play the vast majority of PC games in full HD.7 Ryzen 6000 Series processors have an all-new integrated display engine, allowing for ultra-high resolutions and refresh rates. AMD Ryzen 6000 Series enables up to 70% faster AAA gaming compared to the competition.88,99 Dynamic HDR displays are supported, and AMD FreeSync(tm) technology keeps things smooth.

New Platform; New Features

To complement the power, efficiency, and amazing graphics, the AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are built on an all-new platform and offer the most innovative technologies and features available.

* Advanced DDR5 memory for faster mobile computing.

* Upgraded peripherals support with PCIe(r) 4.0 and USB4(r).10

* AI noise cancellation to filter background noise.10

* Powerful Wi-Fi(tm) 6E solutions from relationships with Qualcomm and MediaTek.

AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are the first x86 processors to fully support advanced Windows 11 security features with the integrated Microsoft Pluton security processor11, offering a secure system, enabling true chip-to-cloud security. Combined with other leading security features from AMD, such as AMD Secure Processor and AMD Memory Guard, this makes AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors the world's most innovative x86 processor.

Product Specification: AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors 2022 Consumer Lineup

At the top of the product stack, the AMD Ryzen HX-Series processors provide optimal performance in a thin and lightweight form factor with incredible graphics power. For mainstream consumers looking for performance on-the-go, the AMD Ryzen 6000 U-Series processors offer the perfect blend of performance and efficiency.

A reinvigorated line-up of AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile Series processors, improving performance with the incorporation of "Zen 3" processor technology, is also available for 2022.

Model

Cores/Threads Boost Frequency2 Cache TDP

AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX

8C/16T Up to 5.0GHz 20MB 45W+

AMD Ryzen 9 6980HS

8C/16T Up to 5.0GHz 20MB 35W

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX

8C/16T Up to 4.9GHz 20MB 45W+

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

8C/16T Up to 4.9GHz 20MB 35W

AMD Ryzen 7 6800H

8C/16T Up to 4.7GHz 20MB 45W

AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS

8C/16T Up to 4.7GHz 20MB 35W

AMD Ryzen 5 6600H

6C/12T Up to 4.5GHz 19MB 45W

AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS

6C/12T Up to 4.5GHz 19MB 35W

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U

8C/16T Up to 4.7GHz 20MB 15-28W

AMD Ryzen 5 6600U

6C/12T Up to 4.5GHz 19MB 15-28W

AMD Ryzen 7 5825U

8C/16T Up to 4.5GHz 20MB 15W

AMD Ryzen 5 5625U

6C/12T Up to 4.3GHz 19MB 15W

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U

4C/8T Up to 4.1GHz 10MB 15W



The first laptops powered by AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors are expected to be available by leading OEM partners, such as Asus, Dell, and HP, beginning in February 2022. Throughout the year, AMD expects broad availability of more than 200 consumer and commercial notebooks based on the 2022 Ryzen portfolio.

AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series Processors

Also coming early in 2022, AMD Ryzen 6000 PRO Series processors will continue to build on a long line of firsts, delivering new features and technology that drive premium experience on premium platforms. Built on the AMD "Zen 3+" architecture and 6nm process, AMD Ryzen processors with PRO technologies also offer a suite of security features, manageability tools, and the enterprise-grade stability and reliability that businesses and IT decision makers demand.

Together with AMD, Lenovo will introduce the new ThinkPad Z, an ultra-premium business notebook, featuring AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 Series processors, to customers this spring. Lenovo and AMD have collaborated to deliver cutting edge platform design, seamless audio and video performance, maximum responsiveness, enhanced security features from Microsoft Pluton security processor and Lenovo ThinkShield, and a supreme collaboration experience.

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Desktop Processor with AMD 3D V-Cache Technology

AMD also announced an upgrade to the award-winning AMD Ryzen(tm) 5000 Series desktop processors, delivering the first AMD Ryzen processors with AMD 3D V-Cache(tm) technology to power incredible gaming experiences. Powered by the "Zen 3" core architecture, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D desktop processor is the world's fastest gaming processer, delivering an average of 5% faster 1080p gaming across select titles than the competition.1

Product Specification: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

Model

Cores/Threads Boost Frequency2 Total Cache (L2+L3) TDP

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

8C/16T Up to 4.5GHz 100MB 105W



The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D will be available for Socket AM4 later in Spring 2022.

"Zen 4" Core and Socket AM5

AMD previewed its Ryzen 7000 Series processors, which will be based on the 5nm "Zen 4" architecture and made available in the second half of 2022. To complement Ryzen "Zen 4" architecture CPUs, AMD will also introduce the all-new AMD Socket AM5 to market.

Partner Support

"Acer's partnership with AMD allows us to continue to push boundaries for gamers," said James Lin, General Manger, Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. "Powering our systems with the latest processor technologies enhances the gameplay experience by giving customers the performance they need to play -- and win."

"We are thrilled to power our laptops with the new AMD Ryzen processors to provide gamers incredible visuals and extraordinary performance," said Shawn Yen, Product Management Director of Gaming Business Unit, ASUS. "Through our partnership with AMD, ASUS strives to offer exceptional user experience and redefine high-performance mobile gaming."

"Through partnership with AMD, we embarked on a journey to push PC gaming forward in innovation. The end result is a category-defining Alienware laptop that pushes the boundary of performance and smart experience," said Vivian Lien, Vice President, Alienware. "With the latest AMD Ryzen processor technology powering our Alienware m17/m15 R5 laptops -- which includes the most powerful 17-inch AMD Advantage(tm) gaming laptop in the world -- users can expect the gaming performance and power to meet the demands of all modern game titles."

"Our partnership with AMD strengthens our PC portfolio across segments and helps us to continually deliver more choices of cutting-edge innovations to our customers," said Luca Rossi, President of Intelligent Devices Group (IDG), Lenovo. "With the increased need for high-quality responsiveness on the go and powerful entertainment experiences while at home, Lenovo is working to further our mission of providing smarter technology for all."

"We are proud of our deep collaboration with AMD to create devices that deliver more immersive video conferencing experiences for hybrid work," said Andy Rhodes, global head of commercial systems and displays, HP Inc. "With the latest innovations in processor technology, people can expect a powerful blend of performance, long-lasting battery life, and enhanced features to help people collaborate and create wherever they are."

"It's clear that remote work is here to stay, making reliable security -- from any device all over the world -- more critical than ever before," said David Weston, director of enterprise and OS security, Microsoft. "After deep collaboration with AMD, we're proud to have integrated the Microsoft Pluton security processor on AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processors, bringing enhanced security to the core of new Windows 11 PCs."

Supporting Resources

* Watch the AMD 2022 Product Premiere video

* Learn more about AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Graphics

* Learn more about AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors

* Become a fan of AMD on Facebook

* Follow AMD on Twitter

About AMD

For 50 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics and visualization technologies the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit the AMD (NASDAQ:AMD)website,blog,FacebookandTwitterpages.

Cautionary Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as the features, functionality, performance, availability, timing and expected benefits of AMD products, including AMD Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors, AMD Ryzen 5000 Mobile Series processors incorporating "Zen 3" processor technology, AMD Ryzen PRO Series processors, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Series desktop processors, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors based on 5 nanometer AMD "Zen 4" architecture, and AMD Socket AM5, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this presentation and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation's dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices; global economic uncertainty; loss of a significant customer; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AMD's business, financial condition and results of operations; competitive markets in which AMD's products are sold; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD's ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD's products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD's products; AMD's ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; AMD's ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyber-attacks; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products in a timely manner; AMD's reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components; AMD's reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors' support to design and develop software to run on AMD's products; AMD's reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD's internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD's products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; efficiency of AMD's supply chain; AMD's ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD's ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of government actions and regulations such as export administration regulations, tariffs and trade protection measures; AMD's ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions and other laws or regulations; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments on AMD's business, including the announced acquisition of Xilinx, and ability to integrate acquired businesses; AMD's ability to complete the Xilinx merger; impact of the announcement and pendency of the Xilinx merger on AMD's business; impact of any impairment of the combined company's assets on the combined company's financial position and results of operation; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD's notes and the revolving credit facility; AMD's indebtedness; AMD's ability to generate sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements or generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow to make all of its planned R&D or strategic investments; political, legal, economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of goodwill and technology license purchases; AMD's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; AMD's stock price volatility; and worldwide political conditions. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Timelines, roadmaps, and/or product release dates shown in this press release are plans only and subject to change. "Zen" is a codename for AMD architecture and is not a product name.



(c)2022 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, FreeSync, Radeon, RDNA, Ryzen, V-Cache, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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1 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Performance evaluated with Watch Dogs Legion, Far Cry 6, Gears 5, Final Fantasy XIV, Shadow of the Tomb Raider and CS:GO. All games test at 1920x1080p resolution with the HIGH in-game quality preset (or equivalent). System configuration: Ryzen 7 5800X3D and AMD Reference Motherboard with 2x8GB DDR4-3600. Core i9-12900K and ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboard with BIOS 0702 and 2x16GB DDR5-5200. Both systems configured with GeForce RTX 3080 on driver 472.12, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB, NZXT Kraken X62, Windows 11 28000.282. - R5K-107

2 Max boost for AMD Ryzen processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. - GD-150.

3 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. CPU performance evaluated with a geomean of 9 multi-threaded content creation and CPU tests. GPU performance evaluated with 3DMark(r) Time Spy. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U CPU/GPU performance: HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 configured with 2x8GB DDR4-3200 (22-22-22), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 15W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 27.20.21026, BIOS T83. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U CPU/GPU performance: AMD reference motherboard configured with 4x4GB LPDDR5-6400 (19-15-17), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 28W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 30.0, BIOS TRM0081D. - RMB-13

4 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021 using AMD internal power sampling and logging methodologies to capture total system power (TSP) and overall battery life in Microsoft Teams 3x3 teleconferencing, Google Chrome web browsing, and Netflix streaming video playback. System configuration: AMD reference motherboard(s), Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U @ 15W and 2x8GB LPDDR4, Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U @ 28W and 2x8GB LPDDR5, 1080p eDP PSR display with Varibright at 150 nits, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, WLAN enabled and disconnected, Windows 11 22000.282, BIOS 103BRC1 (5800U) and 090RC6INT (6800U). - RMB-17

5 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Battery life evaluated with hours of continuous 1080p local video playback using the h.264 video codec. Video codec acceleration (including at least the HEVC (H.265), H.264, VP9, and AV1 codecs) is subject to and not operable without inclusion/installation of compatible media players. System configuration: AMD reference motherboard(s), Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U @ 15W and 2x8GB LPDDR4, Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U @ 28W and 2x8GB LPDDR5, 1080p eDP PSR display with Varibright at 150 nits, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, WLAN enabled and disconnected, Windows 11 22000.282, BIOS 103BRC1 (5800U) and 090RC6INT (6800U). Video file: 1920x1080, 23.976 FPS, h.264. -- RMB-15

6 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. CPU performance evaluated Cinebench R23 1T, Cinebench R23 nT, and PCMark(r) 10 Extended. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 5800U CPU/GPU performance: HP ProBook 635 Aero G8 configured with 2x8GB DDR4-3200 (22-22-22), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 15W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 27.20.21026, BIOS T83. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U CPU/GPU performance: AMD reference motherboard configured with 4x4GB LPDDR5-6400 (19-15-17), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 28W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 30.0, BIOS TRM0081D. PCMARK is a registered trademark of Futuremark Corporation. -- RMB-16

7 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. The integrated graphics performance of Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors can get up to 45 FPS average in the majority of 11 tested PC game titles at 1080p resolution with low settings, a threshold no other integrated graphics processor has reached before, including Intel Iris Xe graphics, and Ryzen(tm) 5000 Series graphics. RMB-7

8 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Performance evaluated with DOOM Eternal (low image quality), CS:GO (ultra image quality), Fortnite (medium image quality + DX11), Watch Dogs: Legion (low image quality), The Witcher 3 (low image quality), and DOTA 2 (ultra image quality + Vulkan). All games test at 1920x1080 resolution. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U: AMD reference motherboard configured with 4x4GB LPDDR5-6400 (19-15-17), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 28W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 30.0, BIOS TRM0081D. System configuration for Core i7-1165G7: Dell XPS 13 9310 configured with 2x8GB LPDDR4x-4667, Intel graphics driver 30.0.100, Windows 11 22000.282. -- RMB-18

9 Based on testing by AMD as of 12/14/2021. Performance evaluated with DOOM Eternal (low image quality), CS:GO (ultra image quality), Fortnite (medium image quality + DX11), Watch Dogs: Legion (low image quality), The Witcher 3 (low image quality), and DOTA 2 (ultra image quality + Vulkan). All games tested at 1920x1080 resolution. System configuration for Ryzen(tm) 7 6800U: AMD reference motherboard configured with 4x4GB LPDDR5-6400 (19-15-17), Windows(r) 11 22000.282, Samsung 980 Pro 1TB SSD, 28W nominal processor TDP, GPU driver 30.0, BIOS TRM0081D. System configuration for GeForce MX450: Dell Inspiron 13 1510 configured with 2x8GB LPDDR4-4667, Core i7-11370H, GeForce MX450 on driver 496.49, Windows 11 22000.282. -- RMB-19

10 Some features like AI-powered noise cancellation and USB4(r) requires OEM enablement. Please check with your PC manufacturer prior to purchase.

11 As of January 2022, only AMD Ryzen(tm) 6000 Series processors include the Microsoft Pluton security processor, while AMD Ryzen(tm) 5000 Series processors and Intel's latest 11th and 12th Gen processors do not. RMB-24



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