Forget Radeon 890M: AMD Ryzen Z2 Series Rumored to Stick with RDNA 3.5, Maxing Out at 12 CUs

The gaming handheld scene is heating up, but a recent rumor suggests AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 series APUs might not pack the graphical punch many hoped for. While speculation pointed towards the inclusion of the powerful Radeon 890M with its 16 CUs, a new leak suggests otherwise. Ryzen Z2: RDNA 3.5 Yes, Radeon 890M No? Renowned tipster Golden Pig Upgrade, speaking on Bilibili, claims the Ryzen Z2 Extreme will top out with the Radeon 880M , featuring 12 CUs based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. While this still represents a significant upgrade over the previous generation (offering a 13% performance boost compared to the Radeon 780M), it falls short of the 16 CU Radeon 890M found in the potent Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and AI 9 HX 375 APUs. A Trio of Z2 Chips? The leak doesn't stop there. Golden Pig Upgrade also suggests a standard Ryzen Z2 will utilize a 12 CU RDNA 3 iGPU, potentially mirroring the Radeon 780M found in the current Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Adding further intrigue, a third "Ryzen…