AMD Ryzen 5000 C-Series Introduced for High-end Chromebooks

AMD introduced the Ryzen 3000 C-series for Chromebooks in September 2020. The chips were based on the 12nm Picasso (Ryzen+) architecture with up to 4 cores and 8 threads and up to 11 Radeon Vega computing units. After nearly two years, AMD has introduced four new Ryzen 5000 C-series SKUs. The company is aiming to bring the performance benefits of its Cezanne (Zen 3) architecture to Chromebooks.

The 4 new Ryzen 5000 C-series processors have a 15 W TDP; the new processors are likely to outperform the existing Ryzen 3000 C-series CPUs and Intel’s 11th Gen Tiger Lake chips in terms of productivity and battery life.

As previously discussed, the new chipsets are targeted toward the premium Chromebook market. It will give OEMs and users premium options for the current generation of Chromebooks, including quick charging and Wi-Fi 6E networking functionality.

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Details about 5000 C series

The top model in the Ryzen 5000 C-series line-up is the Ryzen 7 5825C. This chipset is equipped with 8 cores and 16 threads; it is more than double the previous top-tier Chromebook Ryzen processor, the AMD Ryzen 7 3700C. Plus, it features a base core frequency of 2 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.5 GHz on a single core. On the other hand, the Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics offers a maximum boost frequency of up to 1.8 GHz.

The next CPU model on the series is Ryzen 5 5625C. It features 6 cores, 12 threads, and integrated Radeon Vega 7 graphics with a maximum boost clock of up to 1.6 GHz. The 6 cores offer a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, with one of them capable of boosting to 4.3 GHz for workloads that require more power.

The next CPU is Ryzen 3 5425C. It is one of the two entry-level versions in the lineup, with 4 cores and 8 threads. It offers a base frequency of 2.7 GHz and a boost frequency of up to 4.1 GHz on one core. Plus, it also has AMD’s Radeon Vega 6 graphics that can boost up to 1.5 GHz.

With only 2 cores and 4 threads, the Ryzen 3 5125C is the smallest in the new C-series stack. It has a stable core clock speed of 3 GHz. On top of that, it also has 3 Vega graphics compute cores with a maximum boost frequency of up to 1.2 GHz.

Moreover, all Ryzen 5000 C-series models feature a 15W TDP envelope, as previously discussed. To optimize the relative power envelope to fit inside the 15 W TDP threshold; core frequency on both the Zen 3 cores and the Radeon Vega cores will be determined by the application, job, or game being played.

Furthermore, AMD’s battery life promises are possibly the most astounding. When compared to Intel’s Core i5-1135G7 processor, AMD claims that the Ryzen 5 5625C improves battery life by up to 94 percent. In case, if this turns accurate, is quite impressive. Usability is one of the key advantages of the Chromebook series, having a long battery life will boost overall productivity and lifetime when used while travelling.

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So far, AMD has revealed that HP and Acer have signed on as partners for its Ryzen 5000 C-series for Chromebooks. Both companies are releasing new models later this year, but AMD highlighted two of them:

Chromebook HP Elite C645 G2

The HP Elite C645 G2 is the first of the new Chromebooks to have AMD’s Ryzen 7 5825C CPU. HP is likely to offer a variety of display options, including several configurations of its 14-inch 1080p touchscreen panel as well as a slew of other intriguing features. It should feature up to 16 GB of LPDDR4X memory and 512 GB of PCIe storage.

Besides that, it will also include Wi-Fi 6E wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, as well as an optional 4G LTE version. For imaging, there is a 5 MP integrated webcam. Other features include a SmartCard terminal for a CAD-capable keyboard and an SEC fingerprint sensor.

The HP Elite C645 G2 Chromebook is slated to hit stores in Q2 2022, with no pricing information yet available.

Spin 514 Acer Chromebook

The Acer Chromebook Spin 514, a 2-in-1 convertible with a 14″ touchscreen, is the second Chromebook on the list. This laptop will feature the AMD Ryzen 7 5825C processor; the processor can support up to 256 GB of PCIe Gen 3 storage and the latest Wi-Fi 6E routers.

The Chromebook Spin 514 comes with military-grade MIL-STD 810 ruggedness. It has a Corning gorilla glass touchscreen panel that supports sRGB 100 percent colour, according to Acer.

Acer says the Chromebook Spin 514 will be available in Q3 2022; the company is yet to release the pricing details.

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