AMD Processors / AMD CPUs
AMD is a global leader in PC processors and high-performance computing products—and the proof is found throughout the Lenovo line-up. Speedy gaming rigs. High-end workstations. Business systems with security features. Ultra-fast student and family laptops. AMD processors power the PCs people use every day.
Each year, Lenovo builds and ships thousands of laptops and desktops powered by AMD. Buyers demand AMD CPUs because they offer some of today's highest core and thread counts, fastest clock speeds, and features such as Precision Boost Overdrive1, memory overclocking2 and more.
AMD processors help keep many modern commercial passenger jets in the air, and power a huge number of the servers that sustain today's growing internet. AMD technology may even be part of your favorite gaming experiences. AMD CPUs are used in some of the world's best-selling game consoles.
It's simple. If you still think of AMD as "the other processor company," think again. For many computer shoppers, AMD CPUs are the preferred option – combining the latest processor technology and features in a wide range of home, business, and gaming systems.
AMD mobile processors for laptops
AMD mobile processors are found in a large selection of today's highly popular, thin-and-light laptops. They offer all the power you need to run your most important office and productivity apps, content creation software, top-rated game titles, and more.
Table 1 shows some of the popular AMD mobile processors as of late 2021:
Table 1 : Popular AMD mobile processors
Processor Series |
AMD Description |
Architecture |
Cores/Threads |
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series |
The world's most advanced laptop processors3 |
Up to “Zen 3” |
Up to 8/16 |
AMD Ryzen™ 4000 Series |
Premium performance on the go |
Up to “Zen 2” |
Up to 8/16 |
AMD Athlon™ 3000 Series |
Responsive performance meets modern features |
“Zen” |
Up to 2/4 |
AMD C-Series |
Accelerated performance for Chromebooks |
“Zen” |
Up to 4/8 |
With so many options, it's easy to see why AMD mobile processors are industry leaders. Now let's take a deeper look at two of the most popular, the high-end AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors and the AMD C-Series Processors for Chromebooks.
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors are inside many of today's top-selling premium laptops. Users count on them to deliver high-end performance and long-lasting battery life. Here are a few of the factors that make the AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors so special:
- Leading performance for ultra-thin laptops: For reliable on-the-go computing, AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs offer up to 8 cores and 16 threads – which is the most you can get in an ultra-thin laptop.4
- Battery power that's there when you need it: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series processors are energy efficient, so you can get more done while unplugged—wherever your work takes you.
- Optimized for today's demanding gamers: Boasting top speeds and responsiveness, AMD calls its Ryzen 5000 Series mobile CPUs the world's best mobile processors for gamers.5
- AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processors with PRO Technologies: AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors with PRO technologies deliver a step above for the most demanding business environments. Upgrade to AMD PRO technologies for leadership performance that ensures your fleet is future-ready, the most modern security features to protect data and devices, and enterprise-class solutions for seamless manageability, reliability, and longevity.
For high-end laptop performance and features, it's hard to beat AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processors. They're ideal for the highly portable, thin-and-light systems users today demand, whether for business or play.
AMD C-Series Processors for Chromebooks
Lightweight Chromebooks designed to run all day are more popular than ever, and many of today's leading models are powered by AMD processors. AMD Ryzen™ C-Series Processors (for premium Chromebooks), AMD Athlon™ C-Series Processors (for mid-level Chromebooks), and the AMD 3015Ce Processor (for everyday use), deliver the use-anywhere portability and responsiveness Chromebook users expect. Features include:
- Accelerated performance: Chromebooks powered by AMD boot quickly and run fast, whether you're using them for work or just browsing the web.
- Impressive graphics: Built-in AMD Radeon™ Graphics deliver the crisp, bright visuals you need for office presentations, video games, streaming, and more.
- Portable convenience: AMD C-Series processors for Chromebooks are incredibly power-efficient, so you can run them for hours between charges.
With so many Chromebooks on the market, it's important to find one that truly meets your needs. One great way to kick-start your search is to look for models with AMD C-Series CPUs.
AMD desktop processors
For ultimate computing, nothing beats a desktop PC—especially when it's powered by an AMD desktop processor. In particular, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Desktop Processors have raised the bar for high-performance computing, gaming, and content creation.
Here are some of the available features that make desktop PCs powered by AMD so popular:
- Precision Boost Overdrive: Enables automatic overclocking with select configurations to provide increased clock speed and power limits at the touch of a button.1
- Precision Boost 2: Automatically raises processor frequencies for supercharged performance. Whether your application uses one core or many, Precision Boost 2 is always watching temperature and power consumption to intelligently deliver the best possible result for your PC.6
- Memory overclocking: Easily and seamlessly overclock system memory to get the most performance out of select Lenovo PCs powered by an AMD Ryzen™ processor.2
- Big cache sizes: AMD Ryzen desktop processors feature large on-chip caches—ideal for intense gaming or working with large data sets.
- AMD StoreMI technology: Accelerate your desktop PC storage by combining HDD capacity with the typically faster speeds of an SSD.
You'll find AMD Ryzen desktop processors throughout the Lenovo desktop line-up, including our advanced Legion gaming systems, ThinkCentre business PCs and stylish IdeaCentre models.
AMD Ryzen Desktop Processors
The AMD Ryzen™ desktop processor family has something for everyone. Professional content creators. Demanding business users. Competitive gamers. Home, family, and student users, too.
AMD Ryzen desktop processors come in several varieties, each of which is available with multiple core and thread counts, clock speeds and other performance features. Which AMD Ryzen desktop CPU is for you?
Processor Series |
AMD Description |
Who It's For |
AMD Ryzen™ 9 Desktop Processors |
Extreme processing for gamers, streamers, and content creators. |
- Power users that need the best
- Content creators on tight deadlines
- Gamers who want ultimate power
|
AMD Ryzen™ 7 Desktop Processors |
Competition-class gaming and ultra-fast content creation. |
- Heavy multi-taskers & streamers
- Competitive AAA gamers
- Graphic artists and video editors
|
AMD Ryzen™ 5 Desktop Processors |
Uncompromising features and smooth performance. |
- Office and home multi-taskers
- Gamers using high-res displays
- Casual photo and video editing
|
AMD Ryzen™ 3 Desktop Processors |
Outstanding PC performance for everyone. |
- Light content and video editing
- Everyday HD gaming & streaming
- Routine multi-tasking and browsing
|
You see? There really is an AMD Ryzen desktop processor for everyone. Responsive AMD Ryzen 3 CPUs are ideal for home and student PCs. Mid-level AMD Ryzen 5 models power a variety of systems for business and everyday gaming. And at the high end, AMD Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 processors offer power to spare.
For the extra performance needed for demanding business workloads, AMD offers the Ryzen™ PRO 5000 Series Desktop Processor. With up to 8 cores, it enables businesses to crunch data or create content with ease. Power efficient, cool and quiet, cutting-edge technology brings high performance to desktop PCs of all sizes – mini, small form factor, or tower. Learn about AMD Ryzen and Ryzen PRO processors.
And if you're running a desktop workstation, consider an AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO Processor, featuring even higher core and thread counts, more memory channels, expanded PCIe® 4.0 lanes and more. Learn about AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO processors.
The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. “Zen”; “Zen 2”; and “Zen 3” are codenames for AMD architectures and are not product names. (GD-122)
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Ryzen, Radeon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1 Precision Boost Overdrive is enabled by the OEM in select configurations and requires an AMD Ryzen Threadripper or a Ryzen 3000/4000/5000 series processor, and a compatible motherboard. AMD Ryzen 3400G and 3200G series processors are not compatible. Because Precision Boost Overdrive enables operation of the processor outside of AMD’s published specifications, use of the feature invalidates the AMD product warranty and may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. (GD-179)
2 Overclocking and/or Undervolting AMD processors and memory, including without limitation, altering clock frequencies / multipliers or memory timing / voltage, to operate outside of AMD’s published specifications will void any applicable AMD product warranty, even when enabled via AMD hardware and/or software. This may also void warranties offered by the system manufacturer or retailer. Users assume all risks and liabilities that may arise out of overclocking and/or undervolting AMD processors, including, without limitation, failure of or damage to hardware, reduced system performance and/or data loss, corruption, or vulnerability. (GD-106)
3 As of December 2020, the Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors are the “most advanced mobile processors,” defined as the highest-performing single-thread and multi-thread performance available on x86 mobile processors enabled by superior 7nm manufacturing technology on a small node. (CZM-26)
4 Based on AMD internal analysis, January 2021, comparing the Ryzen 9 5900HS, Ryzen 7 5800U, and Ryzen 7 5700U mobile processor with 11th gen Intel Core i7 processors at 35W and below, which offer four (4) cores. (CZM-27)
5 ‘Best Mobile Processors’ is defined as having the highest multi-thread processing performance in each of four (4) classes of Ryzen 5000 series processors. Testing by AMD engineering using the Cinebench R20 nT benchmark, measuring multithreaded performance of a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor engineering sample vs Core i9-10980HK, Ryzen 7 5800U processor engineering sample vs Core i7-1185G7 processor, the Ryzen 5 5600U processor engineering sample vs Core i5-1135G7 processor, and a Ryzen 3 5400U processor engineering sample vs Core i3-1115G4 processor. Performance may vary. (CZM-1)
6 For more information about Precision Boost 2, see https://www.amd.com/en/support/kb/faq/cpu-pb2. (GD-188)