AMD’s next-generation mobile processors continue to surface, with an enigmatic "Ryzen AI 5 330" making a surprise appearance on Geekbench. The listing, believed to belong to AMD’s upcoming "Krackan Point" series, reveals an unconventional core configuration that’s sparking debate among hardware enthusiasts.
The chip, identified as having 6 cores and 12 threads, posted single-core and multi-core scores of 2,419 and 11,037 respectively in Geekbench 6.2.2. While these figures align with current-gen mobile Ryzen performance, the architectural details raise eyebrows: the test reports only 2 performance cores alongside 4 efficiency cores – a significant departure from AMD’s traditional symmetric core designs.
https://browser.geekbench.com/v6/cpu/12683189
Full benchmark results available here
This hybrid approach mirrors Intel’s recent P-core/E-core strategy but marks AMD’s first implementation in the mainstream Ryzen AI 5 tier. The "Krackan Point" codename suggests this could be a refresh of the existing "Hawk Point" mobile APUs, potentially featuring enhanced AI capabilities and refined Zen 4c efficiency cores.
Industry analysts note the low 1.4GHz base clock in the benchmark might indicate engineering sample limitations, with final silicon expected to boost beyond 4.0GHz. The test platform – a "AMD Radonka" reference device with 16GB RAM – further hints at OEM testing ahead of a likely Q4 2024 launch.
Hardware leaker BenchLeaks first spotted the listing, sharing the discovery via Twitter:
https://x.com/BenchLeaks/status/1940222752830456218
The core configuration fuels speculation about AMD’s strategy:
- Potential cost-reduction through E-core density
- Enhanced battery efficiency for thin-and-light laptops
- Dedicated AI workload partitioning
- Possible response to Intel’s Lunar Lake architecture
Notably absent are details about the integrated Radeon GPU or the chip’s NPU (Neural Processing Unit) capabilities – critical features given AMD’s "Ryzen AI" branding and Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PC requirements.
As OEMs ramp up testing, more leaks are expected to clarify whether this represents a new entry-tier configuration or signals a broader architectural shift for AMD’s mobile portfolio. With Computex 2024 just weeks away, all eyes remain on Team Red’s next move in the AI PC arms race.
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