For mainstream and esports gaming, launched by HP and Lenovo.
New systems based on Bristol Ridge processors and AM4 socket

AMD has unveiled its first desktop systems featuring the 7th generation AMD A-series processors based on the AM4 socket.

The 7th Gen AMD A-Series processors support the latest industry standards, including DDR4 memory and next-generation I/O ports. These systems, initially available from HP and Lenovo, support the highest memory bandwidth ever on an AMD desktop platform, delivering faster compute performance, smoother esports gaming, and enhanced HD and UHD video streaming.

Equipped with up to four Excavator cores, the 7th-generation AMD A-Series processors deliver superior computing performance, high power efficiency, and an immersive experience. They are available in two power consumption levels: 65W and 35W, making them suitable for a variety of form factors. The 65W model among the 7th-generation A-Series processors offers comparable performance to the 95W model of its predecessor. Notably, compared to the Intel Core i5-6500, it boasts approximately 99% improved graphics performance while maintaining similar computing performance.

The 7th generation AMD A-series desktop processors (formerly codenamed “Bristol Ridge”) also offer improved graphics performance. In addition to the existing H.264 format, it also supports the latest H.265 format, enabling 4K UHD video playback. It is equipped with a GPU based on the AMD Radeon Graphics Core Next and fully supports Microsoft® DirectX® 12.

Meanwhile, the AM4 socket is AMD’s new unified socket infrastructure that is compatible with the 7th generation AMD A-series processors and the upcoming Zen-based AMD desktop CPUs (codenamed “Summit Ridge”). The AM4 platform supports DDR4 memory, next-generation input/output ports, and the latest peripheral specifications such as PCIe Gen 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2, NVMe, and SATA Express. More details about this processor family will be revealed later this year.

“These systems from HP and Lenovo signal two important things for AMD,” said Kevin Lensing, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Compute, AMD. “First, they enhance the productivity, video streaming, and esports gaming experience with our 7th Gen AMD A-Series desktop processors. Second, they lay the foundation for our upcoming Zen core-based Summit Ridge AM4 desktop platform.”