The new APU is launched in the Krackan Point 2 family and targets ultra-power-efficient systems. Based on the Zen 5 architecture, this is the lowest core count you will find on a Zen 5 chip.
AMD Introduces Ryzen AI 5 330 Krackan Point 2 APU with Two RDNA 3.5 Cores and up to 50 AI TOPs of AI Performance
AMD is expanding its Zen 5 mobile lineup by introducing newer processors in various families. After launching the Krackan Point family with chips such as the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340, AMD has introduced the Krackan Point 2 series. Unlike Krackan Point, Krackan Point 2 is aimed at the absolute entry-level segment of the mobile segment.
The newest processor in the lineup, which AMD silently introduced recently, is the Ryzen AI 5 330. The processor uses the FP8 socket, which is used in laptops and other mobile devices, but can be deployed in custom desktop mini PCs as well. Ryzen AI 5 330 brings a 4-core/8-thread configuration based on Zen 5 architecture and has an unusual 1x Zen 5 + 3x Zen 5c hybrid configuration, making it highly power-efficient.
The processor boasts a base clock of 2 GHz for both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, but its Zen 5 core can boost up to 4.5 GHz while the Zen 5c cores can achieve a decent 3.4 GHz. Total L2+L3 cache is 12 MB and the configurable TDP range is 15-28W. The TDP rating is much lower than Krackan Point chips, which can boost up to 54W but since they are offered at the mid-range segment with higher cores, higher power consumption is expected.
As far as the iGPU is concerned, the Ryzen AI 5 330 will be the slowest SKU in the lineup. It brings the AMD Radeon 820M onboard with just two GP cores clocked at 2.8 GHz. So, it's not going to be sufficient for play games, but it should be enough for day-to-day tasks. Thankfully, it utilizes the same RDNA 3.5 architecture and therefore, it is going to be noticeably faster than the iGPU available on the Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs.
The processor also boasts a dedicated NPU for carrying out AI tasks, and it is as strong as some of the higher-end SKUs, delivering up to 50 AI TOPS of performance, ensuring the PCs can get the Copilot+ certification. However, its CPU and iGPU don't seem to bring any additional TOPS. Performance-wise, we saw this processor benchmarked two weeks ago in Geekbench, and as you may assume, it's going to be ideal for low-intensive tasks.
AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix/Krackan" APUs:
| CPU Name | Cores / Threads | Core Config | Clock Speeds (Max) | Cache (Total) | AI Capabilities | iGPU | TDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | 12/24 | 4x Zen 5 / 8x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.1 GHz | 36 MB / 24 MB L3 | 85 AI TOPs (55 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 890M (16 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 12/24 | 4x Zen 5 / 8x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.1 GHz | 36 MB / 24 MB L3 | 80 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 890M (16 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | 12/24 | 4x Zen 5 / 8x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.1 GHz | 36 MB / 24 MB L3 | 80 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 890M (16 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 7 365 | 10/20 | 4x Zen 5 / 6x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.0 GHz | 30 MB / 20 MB L3 | 80 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 880M (12 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | 8/16 | 3x Zen 5 / 5x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.0 GHz | 24 MB / 16 MB L3 | 72 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 880M (12 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 7 350 | 8/16 | 4x Zen 5 / 4x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 5.0 GHz | 24 MB / 16 MB L3 | 66 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 860M (8 CU @ 3.0 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 5 340 | 6/12 | 3x Zen 5 / 3x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 4.8 GHz | 22 MB / 16 MB L3 | 59 AI TOPs (50 TOPS NPU) | Radeon 840M (4 CU @ 2.9 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
| Ryzen AI 5 330 | 4/8 | 1x Zen 5 / 3x Zen 5C | 2.0 / 4.5 GHz | 12 MB / 8 MB L3 | 50 TOPS (NPU) | Radeon 820M (2 CU @ 2.8 GHz) | 28W (cTDP 15-54W) |
News Source: AMD
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