AMD has listed two new APUs on its website, the Ryzen 5 7235H, & 7235HS, based on the Zen 3+ core architecture codenamed Rembrandt.
AMD Targets Entry-Level Segment With Quad-Core Zen 3+ APUs, The Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS For Notebook & Desktop Platforms
The launch of the two new APUs hasn't been publicly disclosed by Team Red yet, but the SKUs did appear on AMD's website, suggesting that they will be available soon.
Before we dive into the specifications, the more appealing thing to talk about here is the choice of platform by the firm since the Zen3+ architecture was previously limited to the mobile series under the Ryzen 6000 and Ryzen 7035 series. However, the new models are compatible with desktops and mobile platforms. This is because these Ryzen APUs will be featured within mid-range Mini PCs which are positioned as a desktop platform.
Moving on to the specifications, the AMD Ryzen 5 7235H APU features a 4-core and 8-thread config with a maximum boost clock frequency of 4.2 GHz and a base clock of 3.2 GHz. Regarding the power consumption, the Ryzen 5 7235H has a base TDP of 45W.
The difference between the "H" and the "HS" models lies in their usability, with the H model intended for the high-end laptop segment, while the HS is bound to relatively low-power devices. The Ryzen 5 7235H variant is factory unlocked for overclocking, while the HS counterpart isn't. Apart from that, there isn't much on-paper difference between the two APUs.
Now, for why AMD has released Zen 3+ APUs for the desktop segment out of nowhere, we are not yet certain, but it could be that it is likely that the chipmaker wanted to adjust mid-tier Ryzen APUs in between its existing market offerings, and maybe the firm saw some "juice" left within its Zen 3+ platform. Similarly, Intel just released its Core Ultra 5 115U, a comparable option if you factor out the change in generational architectures. Regarding the release date and pricing, we haven't received a word from AMD, but we expect further developments soon.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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