AMD Ryzen

AMD is one of the leading manufacturers of processors and other computer components. Though it has not been a dominant player in the last few years, the arrival of its new Zen architecture and Ryzen CPU have made some significant waves. These CPUs are comparable to the competing Intel Core i7, but they're offered at a fraction of the price. AMD has managed to provide similar clock speeds compared to Intel's processors. AMD has finally added a range of high-performing, energy-saving processors that have been missing from its assortment. Now the AMD processor range really offers something for everyone, whether you're playing the latest games, editing videos, programming or using office applications.

Maximum Performance for Gaming and Overclocking

The recent AMD Ryzen processors with the new Zen architecture are quite revolutionary. The Ryzen CPUs have 4 to 12 cores and come with the new AM4 socket. They also feature DDR4 memory support and are up to 52% more powerful than the previous generation. They are comparable to the competitive Intel Core i7 chips, which are sold at 2.5 times the price. Their high-levels of performance are also sufficient for professional video editors. An unlocked overclocking multiplier is an added advantage for passionate overclockers. The Ryzen CPU is designed for everyone who wants to use their computer to its maximum performance.

Powerful Processors for Gaming and Demanding Professionals

The AMD FX processor family uses the older Piledriver architecture and has 4 to 8 cores. These CPUs offer an excellent price/performance ratio for both computing power and gaming. You might find the 8-core processor with a clock speed of 4GHz appealing. The disadvantage of the older architecture is that it's slightly less energy efficient. If you are looking for a low-power processor and high performance at the same time, we recommend paying slightly more for an AMD Ryzen CPU with the new Zen architecture.

Everyday Processors for Everyone

Are you looking for a powerful processor for general home use? Maybe you want to stream 4K videos, play online games and run more demanding applications. The AMD Athlon X4 4-core processors can handle all of this. Combined with a more powerful video card, you can also play newer games. If you do not want to invest in a graphics card and you only use your computer for multimedia, internet and office applications, we recommend the AMD A-series processors. They have a full-featured graphics processor, so you don't need to invest in a separate graphics card. The AMD A4 and A6 processors have two cores, while the more powerful AMD A6 and A8 models have four cores.

Back to the Basics

Maybe you are looking for a very inexpensive processor for basic computer tasks - typically for viewing the web, streaming Full HD videos and running office applications. The highly efficient AMD Athlon APU and AMD Sempron APUs are perfect for daily, basic tasks. They have 4 cores, an integrated graphics core and feature a very low power consumption of only 25W. Their operating clock speeds are 1.3-2.2GHz, depending on the model. Both series of processors are designed for the AM1 socket.

AMD Technology

High-Bandwidth Memory Technology

The development of AMD High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) has taken 7 years to create, and it has really paid off. The result is a new kind of 3D memory that aims to replace the existing GDDR5 memory chips that are used in graphics cards. HMB chips outperform existing ones in all respects. Their advantage is that the chips are stacked and designed to be compact, saving 94% of space when compared to the GDDR5. The HBM memory allows up to 256GB/sec with one chip and creates a new standard that will eventually be applied to other processors. AMD High Bandwidth Memory

An overclocking utility for AMD Ryzen Master

AMD Ryzen Master Utility

Each Ryzen processor comes with an unlocked multiplier, which makes it perfect for overclocking. The AMD Ryzen Master Utility is available to help keep your clockspeeds in check - all in a quick and convenient process. There are 4 customisable profiles that can be stored as the processor's default. There is also an option to maximise operating frequency, CPU and RAM speeds, as well as other features. In order for the processor to function at full loads even under the maximum load, you need a heat sink. You can buy your own heat sink, or buy a CPU without one. AMD Ryzen Master Utility

AMD SenseMI Technology

AMD SenseMI technology helps Ryzen CPUs achieve 52% more power than previous generations. This technology incorporates five different enhancements, which makes these processors so unique: Pure Power, Precision Boost, Extended Frequency Range (XFR), Neural Net Prediction and Smart Prefetch. These features allow lower power consumption, a one-time increase in performance, neural network prediction behaviour, caching before the application itself experiences any response delay, and much more. All of this makes the AMD Ryzen processor series exceptional. These CPUs are also much cheaper than Intel's competing CPUs. AMD SenseMI

Overview of AMD Processor Architectures

Architecture	Bulldozer				Bobcat (APU)	Jaguar (APU)		Zen
Family	Bulldozer	Piledriver	Steamroller	Excavator	Bobcat	Jaguar	Puma	Zen
Code Designation	Zambezi Interlagos	Vishera Delhi Trinity Richland	Kaveri Godavari	Carrizo Stoney Ridge Falcon Bristol Ridge (AM4)	Desna Ontario Beginning	Kabini Temash Kyoto	Beema Mullins Eagle Carrizo-L	Ryzen
Currently Sold CPU / APU Series	-	FX APU A - series	Athlon X4 APU A - series	Athlon X4	-	Sempron APU	-	Ryzen
Release Year	2011	2012	2014	2015	2011	2013	2014	2017
Manufacturing Process	32nm	32nm	28nm	28nm	40nm	28nm	28nm	14nm
Socket	AM3 AM3 +	AM3 + FM2	FM2 FM2 +	FM2 + AM4	FT1	AM1	FT3b	AM4
Memory Controller	DDR3	DDR3	DDR3	DDR3 DDR4 (AM4)	DDR3	DDR3	DDR3	DDR4