First AMD Krackan APU Laptop Announced: ECS UP42KP

ECS has announced the first laptop featuring AMD's 'Krackan' APU with 8 Zen 5(c) cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA2 NPU. The ECS UP42KP is set to deb

ECS has prematurely announced the first laptop featuring AMD's upcoming "Krackan" APU. The ECS UP42KP, a 14-inch laptop, is set to debut at CES 2025, showcasing the new mid-range APU.

First AMD Krackan APU Laptop Announced: ECS UP42KP

AMD Krackan APU Details

The AMD "Krackan" APU, officially known as the Ryzen AI 350/340 series, will feature:

  • 8 Zen 5(c) CPU cores
  • RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics
  • XDNA2 NPU for AI processing
  • 40 TOPS performance for the NPU
  • TDP range of 15W to 54W
First AMD Krackan APU Laptop Announced: ECS UP42KP

ECS UP42KP Laptop Specifications

The ECS UP42KP laptop includes the following key features:

  • 14-inch display
  • DDR5-5600 memory
  • 16 PCIe lanes for enhanced performance
  • Targeted at the mainstream mid-range market

The use of standard DDR5-5600 memory (as opposed to LPDDR5X) is noteworthy as it will likely reduce costs and allow users to upgrade. ECS has confirmed that the APU will have a TDP range of 15W to 54W, similar to the existing Ryzen AI 300 “Strix Point” series.

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