AMD has added to the confusion surrounding its Ryzen laptop processors, but here's a clear overview of what's actually changed.

      The updated lineup introduces additional Zen 4 processors to mainstream and budget-friendly laptops.

      AMD has subtly broadened its mobile processor range with 11 new Ryzen laptop processors, presenting new variants within both the Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 100 families. While this may seem simple, the more significant issue lies in AMD's increasingly perplexing naming convention. The company has rolled out seven new Ryzen 200 processors alongside four new Ryzen 100 models. Despite being categorized under different series, many share the same Hawk Point architecture equipped with Zen 4 CPU cores and RDNA 3 integrated graphics.

      The Ryzen 200 series sees the addition of seven new CPUs

      The Ryzen 200 family receives seven new models, with four featuring standard Zen 4 cores and three utilizing AMD’s hybrid setup that combines Zen 4 and Zen 4c cores for enhanced efficiency. All the processors include integrated graphics powered by RDNA 3, with the higher-end models utilizing the Radeon 780M and entry-level versions featuring the Radeon 740M.

      CPU | Architecture | Cores/Threads | Base/Boost Clock | Integrated Graphics

      --- | --- | --- | --- | ---

      Ryzen 9 270 | Zen4 | 8 / 16 | 4.0 / 5.2 GHz | Radeon 780M, 12 CU, 2.8 GHz

      Ryzen 7 260 | Zen4 | 8 / 16 | 3.8 / 5.1 GHz | Radeon 780M, 12 CU, 2.7 GHz

      Ryzen 7 253 [NEW] | Zen4 | 8 / 16 | 3.6 / 4.9 GHz | Radeon 780M, 12 CU, 2.5 GHz

      Ryzen 7 250 | Zen4 | 8 / 16 | 3.3 / 5.1 GHz | Radeon 780M, 12 CU, 2.7 GHz

      Ryzen 7 249 [NEW] | Zen4 | 8 / 16 | 3.1 / 4.9 GHz | Radeon 780M, 12 CU, 2.5 GHz

      Ryzen 5 240 | Zen4 | 6 / 12 | 4.3 / 5.0 GHz | Radeon 760M, 8 CU, 2.6 GHz

      Ryzen 5 230 | Zen4 | 6 / 12 | 3.5 / 4.9 GHz | Radeon 760M, 8 CU, 2.6 GHz

      Ryzen 5 225 [NEW] | Zen4 | 6 / 12 | 4.1 / 4.8 GHz | Radeon 760M, 8 CU, 2.4 GHz

      Ryzen 5 224 [NEW] | Zen4 | 6 / 12 | 3.3 / 4.8 GHz | Radeon 760M, 8 CU, 2.4 GHz

      Ryzen 5 220 | 2× Zen4 + 4× Zen4c | 6 / 12 | 3.2 / 4.9 GHz | Radeon 740M, 4 CU, 2.8 GHz

      Ryzen 7 217 [NEW] | 2× Zen4 + 4× Zen4c | 6 / 12 | 3.0 / 4.8 GHz | Radeon 740M, 4 CU, 2.6 GHz

      Ryzen 5 216 [NEW] | 2× Zen4 + 4× Zen4c | 6 / 12 | 2.9 / 4.7 GHz | Radeon 740M, 4 CU, 2.5 GHz

      Ryzen 3 210 | 1× Zen4 + 3× Zen4c | 4 / 8 | 3.0 / 4.7 GHz | Radeon 740M, 4 CU, 2.5 GHz

      Ryzen 3 205 [NEW] | 2× Zen4 + 4× Zen4c | 6 / 12 | 2.8 / 4.6 GHz | Radeon 740M, 4 CU, 2.3 GHz

      One notably strange addition is the Ryzen 3 205. Even though it features six physical cores, AMD lists it as having only eight threads due to its configuration of two Zen 4 cores and four Zen 4c cores.

      The Ryzen 100 series creates more confusion

      This is where AMD’s naming becomes puzzling. Traditionally, the Ryzen 100 mobile family was made up of Rembrandt processors, utilizing Zen 3+ CPU cores and RDNA 2 graphics. The previous models, such as Ryzen 7 170 and Ryzen