AMD announced the Ryzen Embedded 8000 series processors — their first AMD embedded chips to offer Ryzen AI with the onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This AMD XDNA NPU support is similar to the existing Ryzen AI on the Ryzen 8000 series. The Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series make use of Zen 4 cores and will be available in designs up to 8 cores / 16 threads. The Ryzen Embedded 8000 series are making use of the 4nm TSMC process like the Ryzen 8000G series. TDPs for Ryzen Embedded 8000 series parts will be between 15 and 54 Watts. The Ryzen 8000 series boasts impressive specs. Built on a cutting-edge 4nm process, it combines Zen 4 CPU architecture, RDNA 3 architecture GPU, and the all-new XDNA architecture NPU. This powerhouse delivers a staggering 39 TOPS of AI computing power, with the NPU itself contributing a significant 16 TOPS.
But muscle doesn’t stop at AI. The Ryzen 8000 series packs additional features; 20 lanes of high-speed PCIe Gen 4 connectivity ensures efficient data transfer, and support for dual-channel DDR5 5600 memory with error correction (ECC) keeps things running smoothly. The machines can drive stunning visuals with the ability to power four independent 4K displays. Hardware decoding and encoding for popular video codecs like AV1, H.264, and H.265 makes video processing a breeze. To cater to diverse needs, the Ryzen 8000 series comes in four distinct models. To foster a strong ecosystem around these processors, AMD is collaborating with embedded Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) partners like Advantech, ASRock, and iBASE.