The Ryzen Z1 Extreme (and Ryzen Z1) are processors developed by AMD specifically for a wide range of handheld gaming devices.
Due to its high performance, especially the integrated Radeon 780M core graphics, strong graphics performance, and low power consumption (9W-30W adaptive), it has been favored by many handheld game console manufacturers, and is widely used in popular handheld products such as ASUS ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go, and is well received by handheld enthusiasts.
However, AMD has now released a new generation of Radeon 890M GPU, which is significantly better than the previous generation, so many friends are concerned about when the Ryzen Z2 Extreme will be released? Will it be equipped with the Radeon 890M? - This article is to share the latest news in this regard.
As for the release time, it can be basically determined now, and it is not far from now, probably around the beginning of 2025, so what is the source of this news, and why is the editor so sure?
Because, this is what an AMD insider revealed, recently, in an interview with the media, the insider said:
"Currently we have [two processors for handheld consoles] on the market, which are the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and the Ryzen Z1. The Ryzen Z2 series processors are in development and we are working with a number of partners in the OEM ecosystem and will likely be available in early 2025. ”
Therefore, it is expected that the release of the Ryzen Z2 series processors will not exceed the first half of 2025 at the latest, and if it is early and optimistic, it may be in January and February 2025, so it is not far from us.
Many handheld enthusiasts may be very concerned about the details of the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor now, especially whether it will be equipped with a Radeon 890M GPU?
However, unfortunately, in addition to revealing the approximate release time, this AMD insider did not talk about or reveal more details, nor did any data map exposed, so there are no more exact details to share for the time being, and everyone needs to be patient.
I believe that many digital technology enthusiasts have heard such a rumor: AI can reduce the power consumption of the device and improve the battery life, many friends do not think so, thinking that this function is more chicken, desktop computers consume a little more power and a little less power, there is basically no difference.
This is true for desktop computers, but it's important to understand that computers (or devices) with processors are definitely not limited to desktop computers, but also include laptops, smartphones, handheld game consoles, and so on, all of which are battery-powered.
While using AI to reduce the power consumption of devices and improve battery life is a feature that doesn't make much sense for desktop computers, it does for laptops, smartphones, and handheld game consoles.
Now there is a rumor that AMD is using the AI performance of the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, combined with AI-based features such as Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), to reduce the power consumption of the device and improve the battery life, but this is only a rumor at the moment, and there is no time yet.
Overall, the release date of the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor is now roughly certain, and it is not far away, handheld enthusiasts who are looking for the ultimate performance experience can wait a little longer, and it is expected that more related leaks will come out in the coming months, and the handheld with the previous generation Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor may continue to reduce the price.
The editor will share more relevant revelations and developments as soon as possible, so stay tuned.