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AMD Revives Old Chips for Budget PCs
16 Jun
Summary
- AMD is re-releasing three mobile processors from 2019 and 2020.
- These older chips will be offered to PC makers for budget-friendly computers.
- This move addresses consumer demand for more affordable computing solutions.
In a move to cater to budget-conscious consumers, AMD has resuscitated three mobile processors from its 2019 and 2020 lineups. These older chips, including the Ryzen 3 3100U and Ryzen 5 3501U based on Zen+ architecture, and the Ryzen 4700LE on Zen 2 architecture, are now available to PC manufacturers seeking to build more affordable laptops. This strategic decision addresses the current market reality where not all customers can afford new, high-end PCs.
The company stated that these processors are intended to fulfill targeted customer demand for lower-cost solutions and will be supplied in limited volumes through select original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). While pricing details were not disclosed, these revived chips are expected to be significantly less expensive than AMD's current-generation processors. This approach of looking to older technology offers a pragmatic solution amidst escalating PC prices and ongoing chip shortages, potentially making older laptop designs a viable option again.
