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AMD has officially unveiled the Ryzen Embedded 8000 series processors today, marking the first time the embedded domain receives NPU units and AIGC functionality, truly embracing AI capabilities.

Shang Fang Wen Q Thu, Apr 04 2024 09:00 AM EST

The Ryzen Embedded 8000 series is essentially a rebrand of the mobile Ryzen 8040 series, maintaining the Zen4 CPU architecture, RNDA3 GPU architecture, and XDNA NPU architecture, all fabricated using the 4nm manufacturing process.

The model numbers remain identical, namely 8845HS, 8840U, 8645HS, and 8640U, with the addition of the term "Embedded." Notably, there is no distinction between the 9/7/5 series. s_e375fedef3fb45b4bf7eea6963624214.jpg Specific parameters are not reiterated here, the core specifications are more or less the same, with only slight adjustments in frequency for some models, around 100MHz. For instance, the 8645HS has been reduced to 4.9GHz, while the 8640U has been increased to 5.0GHz. Additionally, ECC memory support has been added to all models.

The Ryzen Embedded 8000 series can also provide up to 39TOPS of computing power, with the NPU portion offering up to 16TOPS.

As for the impact of NPU AI on embedded applications, it's actually quite extensive, spanning areas such as computer vision, robotics, and industrial automation.

For example, AI can assist robots in real-time path planning, enabling them to adapt to dynamically changing environments.

In the field of industrial automation, AI enables intelligent edge devices to perform complex analysis and decision-making without relying on cloud connections. This allows for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automatic control, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime. s_c8e8b7831eed46ce8a9956632346882d.png