AMD Processors / AMD CPUs

AMD Processors / AMD CPUs

AMD is a global leader in PC processors and high-performance computing products—and the proof is found throughout the Lenovo line-up. Speedy gaming rigs. High-end workstations. Business systems with security features. Ultra-fast student and family laptops. AMD processors power the PCs people use every day.

Each year, Lenovo builds and ships thousands of laptops and desktops powered by AMD. Buyers demand AMD CPUs because they offer some of today's highest core and thread counts, fastest clock speeds, and features such as Precision Boost Overdrive¹, memory overclocking² and more.

AMD processors help keep many modern commercial passenger jets in the air, and power a huge number of the servers that sustain today's growing internet. AMD technology may even be part of your favorite gaming experiences. AMD CPUs are used in some of the world's best-selling game consoles.

It's simple. If you still think of AMD as "the other processor company," think again. For many computer shoppers, AMD CPUs are the preferred option – combining the latest processor technology and features in a wide range of home, business, and gaming systems.

AMD mobile processors for laptops

AMD mobile processors are found in a large selection of today's highly popular, thin-and-light laptops. They offer all the power you need to run your most important office and productivity apps, content creation software, top-rated game titles, and more.

Table 1 shows some of the popular AMD mobile processors as of late 2021:

Table 1 : Popular AMD mobile processors

Processor Series	AMD Description	Architecture	Cores/Threads
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series	The world's most advanced laptop processors3	Up to “Zen 3”	Up to 8/16
AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series	Premium performance on the go	Up to “Zen 2”	Up to 8/16
AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series	Responsive performance meets modern features	“Zen”	Up to 2/4
AMD C-Series	Accelerated performance for Chromebooks	“Zen”	Up to 4/8

With so many options, it's easy to see why AMD mobile processors are industry leaders. Now let's take a deeper look at two of the most popular, the high-end AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors and the AMD C-Series Processors for Chromebooks.

AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors are inside many of today's top-selling premium laptops. Users count on them to deliver high-end performance and long-lasting battery life. Here are a few of the factors that make the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors so special:

• Leading performance for ultra-thin laptops: For reliable on-the-go computing, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs offer up to 8 cores and 16 threads – which is the most you can get in an ultra-thin laptop.⁴
• Battery power that's there when you need it: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors are energy efficient, so you can get more done while unplugged—wherever your work takes you.
• Optimized for today's demanding gamers: Boasting top speeds and responsiveness, AMD calls its Ryzen 5000 Series mobile CPUs the world's best mobile processors for gamers.⁵
• AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors with PRO Technologies: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors with PRO technologies deliver a step above for the most demanding business environments. Upgrade to AMD PRO technologies for leadership performance that ensures your fleet is future-ready, the most modern security features to protect data and devices, and enterprise-class solutions for seamless manageability, reliability, and longevity.

For high-end laptop performance and features, it's hard to beat AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors. They're ideal for the highly portable, thin-and-light systems users today demand, whether for business or play.

AMD C-Series Processors for Chromebooks

Lightweight Chromebooks designed to run all day are more popular than ever, and many of today's leading models are powered by AMD processors. AMD Ryzen™ C-Series Processors (for premium Chromebooks), AMD Athlon™ C-Series Processors (for mid-level Chromebooks), and the AMD 3015Ce Processor (for everyday use), deliver the use-anywhere portability and responsiveness Chromebook users expect. Features include:

• Accelerated performance: Chromebooks powered by AMD boot quickly and run fast, whether you're using them for work or just browsing the web.
• Impressive graphics: Built-in AMD Radeon™ Graphics deliver the crisp, bright visuals you need for office presentations, video games, streaming, and more.
• Portable convenience: AMD C-Series processors for Chromebooks are incredibly power-efficient, so you can run them for hours between charges.

With so many Chromebooks on the market, it's important to find one that truly meets your needs. One great way to kick-start your search is to look for models with AMD C-Series CPUs.

AMD desktop processors

For ultimate computing, nothing beats a desktop PC—especially when it's powered by an AMD desktop processor. In particular, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors have raised the bar for high-performance computing, gaming, and content creation.

Here are some of the available features that make desktop PCs powered by AMD so popular:

• Precision Boost Overdrive: Enables automatic overclocking with select configurations to provide increased clock speed and power limits at the touch of a button.¹
• Precision Boost 2: Automatically raises processor frequencies for supercharged performance. Whether your application uses one core or many, Precision Boost 2 is always watching temperature and power consumption to intelligently deliver the best possible result for your PC.⁶
• Memory overclocking: Easily and seamlessly overclock system memory to get the most performance out of select Lenovo PCs powered by an AMD Ryzen™ processor.²
• Big cache sizes: AMD Ryzen desktop processors feature large on-chip caches—ideal for intense gaming or working with large data sets.
• AMD StoreMI technology: Accelerate your desktop PC storage by combining HDD capacity with the typically faster speeds of an SSD.

You'll find AMD Ryzen desktop processors throughout the Lenovo desktop line-up, including our advanced Legion gaming systems, ThinkCentre business PCs and stylish IdeaCentre models.

AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors

The AMD Ryzen™ desktop processor family has something for everyone. Professional content creators. Demanding business users. Competitive gamers. Home, family, and student users, too.

AMD Ryzen desktop processors come in several varieties, each of which is available with multiple core and thread counts, clock speeds and other performance features. Which AMD Ryzen desktop CPU is for you?

Processor Series	AMD Description	Who It's For
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Desktop Processors	Extreme processing for gamers, streamers, and content creators.	Power users that need the best Content creators on tight deadlines Gamers who want ultimate power
AMD Ryzen™ 7 Desktop Processors	Competition-class gaming and ultra-fast content creation.	Heavy multi-taskers & streamers Competitive AAA gamers Graphic artists and video editors
AMD Ryzen™ 5 Desktop Processors	Uncompromising features and smooth performance.	Office and home multi-taskers Gamers using high-res displays Casual photo and video editing
AMD Ryzen™ 3 Desktop Processors	Outstanding PC performance for everyone.	Light content and video editing Everyday HD gaming & streaming Routine multi-tasking and browsing

You see? There really is an AMD Ryzen desktop processor for everyone. Responsive AMD Ryzen 3 CPUs are ideal for home and student PCs. Mid-level AMD Ryzen 5 models power a variety of systems for business and everyday gaming. And at the high end, AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 processors offer power to spare.

For the extra performance needed for demanding business workloads, AMD offers the Ryzen™ PRO 5000 Series Desktop Processor. With up to 8 cores, it enables businesses to crunch data or create content with ease. Power efficient, cool and quiet, cutting-edge technology brings high performance to desktop PCs of all sizes – mini, small form factor, or tower. Learn about AMD Ryzen and Ryzen PRO processors.

And if you're running a desktop workstation, consider an AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Processor, featuring even higher core and thread counts, more memory channels, expanded PCIe^® 4.0 lanes and more. Learn about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors.