According to recent information, AMD is preparing a comprehensive lineup of HX series processors for the upcoming year. This includes both the new Zen 5 Fire Range architecture and a refresh of the Zen 4 Dragon Range series. By using the same packaging for both generations, AMD aims to offer more flexibility in CPU selection while addressing limitations in motherboard design.
Zen 5 Fire Range Processors
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Boost Clock | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| R9 9955HX3D | 16C/32T | 5.4GHz | 128MB |
| R9 9955HX | 16C/32T | 5.4GHz | 64MB |
| R9 9850HX | 12C/24T | 5.2GHz | 64MB |
Zen 4 Dragon Range Refresh Processors
| Processor | Cores/Threads | Boost Clock | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|
| R9 8945HX | 16C/32T | 5.4GHz | 64MB |
| R9 8940HX | 16C/32T | 5.3GHz | 64MB |
| R7 8840HX | 12C/24T | 5.1GHz | 64MB |
| R7 8745HX | 8C/16T | 5.1GHz | 32MB |
By using the same packaging for both processor generations, AMD enables more versatile CPU options while addressing the challenges of limited motherboard designs.
Source(s): bilibili
