AMD is releasing two new laptop processors based on an architecture from 2019. The Ryzen 3 3100U and Ryzen 5 3501U are entry-level chips that revive the Zen+ design. These CPUs target budget laptops where cost matters more than cutting-edge performance.
Two new Picasso chips revive 2019 Zen+ architecture
Both processors belong to the Ryzen 3000 series 'Picasso' family built on TSMC's 12nm process. They use the FP5 socket and are designed for thin and light notebooks. AMD is positioning them as affordable options for everyday computing.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ryzen 3 3100U | Ryzen 5 3501U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| TDP | 15 W | 15 W |
| GPU | Vega 8 | Vega 8 |
The Ryzen 3 3100U is a dual-core chip without hyperthreading, with a boost clock of 3.2 GHz. It has 4 MB of L3 cache and a default 15 W TDP. Graphics come from an integrated Vega 8 GPU with 8 compute units.
The Ryzen 5 3501U steps up to a 4-core, 8-thread design with a boost clock of up to 3.7 GHz. It shares the same Vega 8 graphics as the 3100U. Both chips lack retail pricing and are expected to appear in pre-built laptops only.
Source: TweakTown
