AMD Ryzen 7840U: Challenging Apple’s M2 and Intel’s Dominance
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After entering the handheld gaming chip market with the Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme, AMD recently unveiled the Ryzen 7040U series for “ultra-thin” laptops. The flagship Ryzen 7840U promises performance that rivals, and even surpasses, Apple’s M2 chip found in the MacBook Air.
According to AMD, the Ryzen 7840U can outperform the M2 in “application performance” by up to 75% in processing tasks while delivering more than double the performance of the Intel Core i7-1360P. Compared to its predecessor, the Ryzen 6850H, the 7840U boasts up to a 24% performance improvement.
AMD Ryzen 7840U performance comparison chart
Gaming Performance: A Significant Leap
In gaming, the integrated Radeon 780M graphics within the Ryzen 7840U reportedly delivers double the performance of the Iris Xe graphics in the Core i7-1360P in Cyberpunk 2077, with at least a 30% increase in less demanding titles like DOTA 2, CS:GO, and Total War: Three Kingdoms.
AMD Ryzen 7840U gaming performance comparison
Battery Life: Promising Efficiency
Beyond raw performance, AMD claims the Ryzen 7840U offers “class-leading efficiency for excellent battery life,” though specific figures remain undisclosed. It’s possible that laptops equipped with the Ryzen 7840U are not yet in production, making comprehensive battery life testing difficult for AMD. For comparison, Apple states the M2 in the MacBook Air provides up to 15 hours of battery life for web browsing and up to 18 hours for video playback.
AMD Ryzen 7840U featured in a laptop
Expanding the Ryzen 7040U Family
The Ryzen 7040U series will also include Ryzen 9, Ryzen 7, and Ryzen 3 models in the future, featuring three different integrated graphics options: the Radeon 780M with 12 cores, the Radeon 760M with eight cores, and the Radeon 740M with four cores.
Close-up of an AMD processor
Conclusion: A New Contender in the Thin and Light Arena
The AMD Ryzen 7840U presents a compelling challenge to both Apple’s M2 and Intel’s offerings in the ultra-thin laptop segment. With its claimed performance advantages in both productivity and gaming, along with the promise of excellent battery life, the 7840U could significantly reshape the landscape of portable computing. The arrival of the full Ryzen 7040U lineup will further diversify options for consumers seeking powerful and efficient thin and light laptops.
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