AMD Ryzen CPU release date, specs news: High-performance processors based on Zen core architecture arriving in first quarter 2017
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has finally introduced its next-generation central processing units (CPUs). Previously codenamed as "Summit Ridge," the new AMD Ryzen high-performance processors are based on the highly-anticipated Zen core architecture.
"The 'Zen' core at the heart of our Ryzen processors is the result of focused execution and thousands of engineering hours designing and delivering a next-level experience for high-end PC and workstation users. Ryzen processors with SenseMI technology represent the bold and determined spirit of innovation that drives everything we do at AMD," said Dr. Lisa Su, AMD president and CEO.
SenseMI is a set of learning technologies that is built into the Ryzen processors and translates to an increase of more than 40 percent in instructions per clock. It is made up of five components including Pure Power that delivers optimal levels of performance with minimal energy consumption and Precision Boost, a smart logic that monitors sensors and optimizes clock speeds.
It also has Extended Frequency Range (XFR) which enhances performance when the system senses cooling capability and Neural Net Prediction, an artificial intelligence network that is able to predict pathways based on previous runs. Finally, Smart Prefetch involves sophisticated learning algorithms that track software behavior in order to anticipate future tasks and prepare data in advance.
The AMD Ryzen processors were showcased during AMD's New Horizon fan event on Dec. 13. Geoff Keighly, gaming journalist and TV personality, hosted the presentation and he sampled the octa-core 16-thread AMD Ryzen processors running at 3.GHz.
During the demo, much-awaited Vega graphics processing unit (GPU) architecture was previewed as it worked with the Ryzen CPU to play "Star Wars Battlefront" at 4K resolution. The AMD Ryzen processors are also able to outperform the premium Intel Core i7-6900K in complex creative tasks like image rendering and video transcoding. Furthermore, the demo also showed the AMD Ryzen beating the framerate of the Core i7-6900K CPU while playing "Battlefield 1."
The AMD Ryzen desktop processors are slated to arrive in the first quarter of 2017. Meanwhile, Ryzen-based notebook processors are expected in the second half of next year.
