AMD Z2 Extreme To Feature 8 Zen 5 CPU Cores & 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU Cores

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According to Golden Pig Upgrade (via Bilibili), AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will provide next-generation gaming handhelds with a whopping 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores.

Why it matters: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is a significant development in the gaming handheld market as it combines powerful graphics with advanced processing catering to the growing demand for high-performance mobile gaming.

Based on the new RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will have 16 compute units in total, according to the updated specifications. The iGPU used will be the same AMD Radeon 890M setup as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, which is currently the fastest Strix APU available.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will have a CPU configuration of 8 cores and 16 threads, which is based on the Zen 5-core architecture. According to reports, the setup will include five Zen 5C cores and three Zen 5 cores in total. By doing this, AMD would be able to optimize the chip’s functionality and performance.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU will be the top-tier handheld gaming processor, with the Z2 and Z2G standard models catering to the mainstream and entry-level markets.

In the handheld gaming market, AMD will face up against Intel’s Core Ultra 200V Lunar Lake and Core Ultra 200U Arrow Lake CPUs. AMD gained a rather good reputation when it comes to gaming handhelds last year with its initial launch through Asus ROG Ally.

That being said, 2025 is going to be a competitive year for the gaming handheld market, with many expected to be based on the upcoming Z2 Extreme APU. 

Malik Usman

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Malik Usman is student of Computer Science focused on using his knowledge to produce detailed and informative articles covering the latest findings from the tech industry. His expertise allows him to cover subjects like processors, graphics cards, and more. In addition to the latest hardware, Malik can be found writing about the gaming industry from time to time. He is fond of games like God of War, and his work has been mentioned on websites like Whatculture, VG247, IGN, and Eurogamer.