AMD Expands World Class Commercial Portfolio with Leadership Mobile and Desktop Processors for ...

—NewAMD Ryzen™ PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors bring advanced “Zen 4” performance and a dedicated Ryzen™ AI engine to select Windows 11 business laptops from top PC vendors including HP and Lenovo —

—AMD Ryzen PRO 7000 Series desktop processors deliver leadership performance and efficiency for the future of work—

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announced its new Ryzen™ PRO 7040 Series Mobile processors, bringing the most advanced and power efficient x86 processors to more premium Windows 11 business laptops and mobile workstations.1 With “Zen 4” architecture, AMD RDNA™ 3 integrated graphics, AMD PRO technologies, and RyzenTM AI on select models, the Ryzen PRO 7040 Series processors are purposefully designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce. Further expanding its commercial lineup, AMD also announced the Ryzen PRO 7000 Series processors for desktop, bringing the power of “Zen 4” and AMD RDNA™ 2 integrated graphics to professional desktop users.

“More than half (52%) of IT managers surveyed say they don’t have the proper technology infrastructure needed to handle AI workloads,” said Matthew Unangst, senior director, commercial client and workstation, AMD.2 “The new Ryzen PRO 7040 Series pairs incredible performance and battery life to meet the needs of today’s workforce, while also offering a new dedicated AI engine on select models, to help meet the demands of the AI transformation.”

AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series Processors for Mobile with Ryzen AI

Built on industry-leading 4nm technology and featuring up to 8 “Zen 4” cores and RDNA™ 3 integrated graphics, the AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series processors enable excellent levels of performance and efficiency for business applications, with the Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor offering an average 17% increase in performance over the x86 competition.3 The AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 7840U processor offers up to 18% higher CPU performance4 and up to 15% better battery life while video conferencing, compared to an Apple M2 Pro processor.5

Select AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series processors feature Ryzen AI, the world’s first integrated AI engine on an x86 processor.6 This AI engine revolutionizes business laptops by enabling premium AI experiences. It offers immersive collaboration experiences on platforms like Microsoft Teams and other leading video conferencing applications. Going forward, it is expected to bring unique advantages in next-gen collaboration, creation, productivity, predictive UI, and AI powered security features. Ryzen AI helps equip select laptops for the future of work with AI.

“Microsoft and AMD have worked closely to enable Ryzen AI in prominent Windows features like Windows Studio Effects, said Pavan Davuluri, Corporate VP, Windows Silicon and System Integration, Microsoft Corp. “We truly believe that AI is going to reinvent how our customers do everything on Windows and the introduction of these Ryzen AI technology-enabled business laptops is the next step toward unlocking a superior experience.”

Perfect for the current hybrid and on-the-go workforce, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor provides state-of-the-art productivity and virtual collaboration, with up to 29% better performance per watt compared to the competition while running the Procyon Overall benchmark and simultaneously using Microsoft Teams.8 Additionally, while videoconferencing on Microsoft Teams, the Ryzen PRO 7840U processor offers up to 70% longer battery life than the competition.9

AMD Ryzen PRO 7000 Series Processors for Desktop

The new Ryzen PRO 7000 Series processors feature up to 12 high efficiency “Zen4” cores with up to 5.4 GHz boost frequency,10 supported by RDNA 2 architecture-based integrated graphics to deliver leading performance for professional workloads – including up to a 48% increase on a Ryzen 5 PRO 7645 processor in PCMark® 10 productivity and creation workloads over the competition.11 Built on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, these processors offer support for the latest technologies, including DDR5 memory, up to PCIe® 5.0 storage, and ultra-fast WiFi® 6E, providing professionals a new level of responsiveness, speed and efficiency. Equipped with a full suite of enterprise-grade manageability and security features, AMD Ryzen processors with PRO technologies help ensure PCs perform reliably, with security features included to allow for accelerated productivity and enhanced collaboration.

AMD PRO Technologies

With AMD PRO technologies, every processor in the Ryzen PRO 7000 Series delivers a suite of essential technologies for IT-managed business environments. Designed with today’s hybrid workforce in mind, these new processors provide the enterprise-grade multi-layered security features – including AMD Memory Guard,12 Secured-core PC, and chip-to-cloud security technology enabled by Microsoft Pluton13 – simplified deployment and manageability, and the quality assurance that business and IT decisionmakers demand.

Commercial Systems from Leading OEMs Coming Soon

Beginning this month, enterprise customers will be able to purchase Ryzen PRO processor-based systems from top PC vendors including HP and Lenovo.

“Today’s hybrid workers need to feel empowered to break free from traditional workspaces and confidently create, collaborate, and connect from anywhere with the right devices,” said Guayente Sanmartin, global head of commercial systems and displays solutions, HP Inc. “Together with AMD, HP is redefining hybrid flexibility in the workplace. By delivering an outstanding combination of performance and power efficiency, we are enabling hybrid professionals to transition seamlessly and work untethered on real-world tasks for longer than ever before, experiencing as much as up to a 22% improvement in system performance.”14

“At Lenovo, we have a strong tradition of equipping our enterprise customers with state-of-the-art mobile technologies that deliver leadership performance and revolutionary features,” said Tom Butler, executive director, worldwide commercial portfolio and product management, Lenovo. “AMD Ryzen PRO 7040 Series processors will power many of our latest ThinkPad laptops, delivering computing experiences that push the boundaries of what is possible with a business laptop thanks to incredibly fast and efficient performance as well as next-gen features such as Ryzen AI technology.”

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1 Based on a smaller node size of the AMD processor for an x86 platform, as of May 2023. GD-203.

2 Online survey conducted by Edelman Data & Intelligence from May 3 to May 25, 2023, among n=2,500 IT Decision Makers in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, and Japan.

3 Testing as of 5/31/23 by BOXX Technologies, commissioned by AMD, utilizing an HP EliteBook 845 G10 with Ryzen PRO 7840U processor, Integrated Radeon Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro versus a similarly configured Dell Latitude 5440 with an Intel Core i7-1365U processor, Intel Integrated graphics, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and Windows 11 Pro , using a composite Geomean average of the scores of the following benchmark tests: Geekbench v5 Single Core, Passmark 11 CPU Mark and PCMark 10 Benchmark. Laptop manufacturers may vary configurations yielding different results. PCMark® is a registered trademark of Futuremark Corporation. PHXP-28

4 HP EliteBook 845 G10 with AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 7840U processor offers up to 18% higher CPU performance in Passmark 11 CPU Mark benchmark when compared to a Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M2 Pro (10 core) processor. (PHXP-30)

5 The HP EliteBook 845 G10 with AMD Ryzen™ 7 7840U processor and 65WH battery offers up to 15% better battery life than an Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M2 Pro 10 core CPU and 69.6 WH battery, while video conferencing using Microsoft Teams. (PHXP-29)

6 As of May 2023, AMD has the first and only available dedicated AI engine on an x86 Windows processor, where 'dedicated AI engine' is defined as an AI engine that has no function other than to process AI inference models and is part of the x86 processor die. The newest 13th gen Intel Windows-based x86 processors consist of Core i9, Core i7, Core i5, and Core i3 models listed here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/details/processors/core.html. None of these Intel x86 processor models have a dedicated AI engine, nor do 12th gen Intel Windows-based x86 Intel Windows-based x86 processors. PHX-3

7 Max boost for AMD Ryzen and Athlon processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-150

8 Testing as of 6/2/23 by AMD Performance Labs. System configuration for AMD Ryzen PRO 7840U: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, Integrated Radeon graphics, Windows 11 Pro running in “Power Efficiency” mode. System configuration for Intel Core i7 1370P: Dell Latitude 5440, 16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Intel integrated graphics, Windows 11 Pro running in “Power Efficiency” mode, using the following tests: Teams + Procyon Overall, Teams + Procyon Word, Teams + Procyon Excel, Teams + Procyon Powerpoint, and Microsoft Teams + Procyon Wall power consumed (watts). Each Microsoft Teams call consists of 9 participants (3X3) while running each individual benchmark. Actual battery life results will vary depending on a variety of factors. Laptop manufacturers may vary configurations yielding different results. PHXP-24

9 Based on internal testing by AMD as of 6/3/23. Battery life results evaluated by operation of a nine-participant Microsoft Teams video conference on battery power. System configuration for both systems run from power level 100% > 5% @150nits brightness and power mode set to "power efficiency." System configuration for Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U: HP EliteBook 845 G10, AMD Radeon Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Windows 11 Pro and 51.3Wh battery. System config for Intel Core i7-1370P: Dell Latitude 5440, 16GB RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD, Intel integrated Graphics, Windows 11 Pro and 54 Wh battery. Actual battery life results will vary depending on a variety of factors. Laptop manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. PHXP-32

10 Max boost for AMD Ryzen and Athlon processors is the maximum frequency achievable by a single core on the processor running a bursty single-threaded workload. Max boost will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to: thermal paste; system cooling; motherboard design and BIOS; the latest AMD chipset driver; and the latest OS updates. GD-150

11 Testing as of 5/31/23 by AMD Performance Labs using the following benchmarks: PassMark 10 CPU Mark, 3DMark Fire Strike Graphics, PCMark 10 Digital Content Creation, Procyon Office Productivity, Kraken, PCMark 10 App Start Up, Puget Adobe Photoshop, and PCMark 10 Productivity. System configuration for AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7645: AMD AM5 Reference Motherboard, 32 GB (2X16GB) DDR5-6000, 1TB NVMe, AMD Radeon graphics (driver version: 31.0.14040.3), AMD Wraith Spire Cooler, Windows 11 Pro. System configuration for Intel Core i5-13400: MSI MS-7D30 motherboard, 32 GB (2X16GB) DDR5-6000, 1TB NVMe, Intel(R) UHD Graphics 770 (driver: 31.0.101.4314), Windows 11 Pro, Intel Laminar RH1 cooler (stock). System manufacturers may vary configurations, yielding different results. PCMark 10 is a registered trademark of UL Solutions. RPL-52

12 Full system memory encryption with AMD Memory Guard is included in AMD Ryzen PRO, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO, and AMD Athlon PRO processors. Requires OEM enablement. Check with the system manufacturer prior to purchase. GD-206

13 Microsoft Pluton is a technology owned by Microsoft and licensed to AMD. Microsoft Pluton is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Learn more at https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/11/17/meet-the-microsoft-pluton-processor-the-security-chip-designed-for-the-future-of-windows-pcs/. Microsoft Pluton security processor requires OEM enablement. Check with the OEM before purchase. AMD has not verified the third-party claim. GD-202

14 Data from HP Internal Testing Lab. Unit Configurations: Unit 1, HP EliteBook 845 G9, AMD Ryzen 6850U Pro, 32GB Memory; Unit 2, HP EliteBook 845 G10, AMD Ryzen 7040 Pro, 32GB Memory. AMD has not independently verified the 3rd party claim.

Propelled by a New Power

What powers the latest aircraft? 

Though we’ve answered the question in the pages of FLYING over and over through the years, we’re truly at a crossroads as we begin 2023. While real alternative power sources—such as electric motors enabled by evolving battery solutions or liquid hydrogen—remain firmly in test mode, for the first time since the jet engine debuted, pilots can find new technology in both piston and turbine powerplants in operation on the flight line today.

Under the cowl of light sport aircraft, you’ll find a wide range of economical and lightweight engines, including the Rotax 912 series. The Austrian OEM has moved into heavier aircraft with its 915 series, going faster and higher than previous models. Continental has developed its “Continental Diesel” or CD series of jet-A-powered engines for piston singles, bringing increasing horsepower with each step up the ladder.

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Diamond Aircraft has also led the game, with the Austro series for its singles and twins. Lycoming has taken amore traditional approach with the IO-390 models—but works extensively with innovators such as CubCrafters and other third-party skunkworks to tune its powerplants precisely for backcountry missions.

Pratt & Whitney continues its leadership in efficient, reliable turboprop-driven power with the PT6E line, which debuted in the Pilatus PC-12 and is now delivering a new level of operational data in the Daher TBM 960. Finally, GE Aerospace’s clean-sheet Catalyst is flying on the testbed Beechcraft Denali—and is focused towards certification.

Producing a maximum of 141 hp and max continuous at 5,500 rpm of 135 hp, the four-cylinder, liquid- and air-cooled 915 series engine from Rotax represents how the company has evolved its offerings for light aircraft over the past decades—though it’s been around since 1920.

With a gear reduction box similar to that on Rotax’s familiar 912 series—and the addition of a turbocharger—the 915iS and 915iSC deliver healthy support for a larger aircraft’s electrical system as well as a service ceiling up to 23,000 feet msl. TBO remains on the low end compared to traditional piston engines—1,200 hours—but redundant fuel injection and ignition offer more peace of mind than others.

Continental Aerospace Technologies certificated the first of its series of diesel powerplants in 2006 with the CD 135 for light GA aircraft—but the history of the series goes back further, to the Centurion 1.7, first certified under EASA in 2002. The CD 135 weighs the same as the 1.7 (295.4 pounds), but improves it significantly. The CD 135 (at 135 hp) and its more powerful version, the CD 155 (at 155 hp), hold FAA type certification in the Cessna 172 and the PA-28, while the CD 155 can go into the DA40 TDi model—originally certificated with the CD 135—upon overhaul.

Diamond Aircraft initially delivered its DA42 Twin Star with Theilert diesel powerplants on board when it debuted in 2002—and then had to suspend production when Theilert went out of business. The result? The pivot to the Austro AE 300, manufactured inhouse, and what Diamond now brands the E4 piston engine series, powering the DA42 IV. The four-cylinder, two-liter AE 300 produces 168 hp (123.5 kW) max continuous power, and Diamond began deliveries with it in 2009. The AE330 brings more power to the DA62—180 hp (132kW)—at the same weight (410 pounds). Both use a range of kerosene-based fuels, including jet-A-1, jet-A, and JP-8.

Lycoming Engines form the backbone of the piston single and twin fleet—but the company has managed to innovate into the 21st century as well. The company debuted the IO-390 line in 2018, which you can now find under the cowling of American Champion aircraft, at 210 hp, or the Cirrus SR20, at 215 hp. Now, the flagship of its offerings for piston singles is the iE2 series, featuring electronic ignition actuated with a single button to start.

Pratt & Whitney’s PT6 turboprop engines come in just about every flavor you could want for your single- or multiengine mount. But the Canadian OEM keeps pushing the lever forward, and in 2019 debuted the first of its PT6E series in the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. That variant brought the first dual-channel integrated electronic propeller and engine control system (EPECS) to the GA turboprop market. The PT6E-67XP’s thermodynamic rating of 1,845 shp—and 1,200 shp max—provide the lift and capability required for the PC-12’s utility and executive missions.

In development in the Czech Republic since the mid-2010s, the GE Aerospace Catalyst (originally the GE93 or Advanced Turboprop) targeted the Beechcraft Denali, a single-engine turboprop announced first by Cessna, and then Textron Aviation. Now deep into its on-aircraft testing phase, the clean-sheet design is producing the predicted 1,300 shp—with a significant reduction in parts and complexity over the PT6 series that it challenges.

This article was originally published in the February 2023 Issue 934 of FLYING.

Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic First Test: Good, But Is It "Sport"-y?

Pros

 Cons

It's over before the 23-inch wheels start rolling: The 2023 Range Rover Sport has either captured your heart or it hasn't. You see the new two-row midsize luxury SUV from across the parking lot. The door handles disappear into the sheetmetal—a good start, but your neighbor's S-Class can do that, too. Then the SUV lowers itself in park, sitting seductively atop those oversized rims thanks to its air suspension. The more you look, the more you admire its purposefully restrained design. And you may not admit it out loud, but the prominent "Range Rover" badging on the hood adds tremendously to its appeal.

We liked the 2023 Range Rover Sport when we first drove the entire lineup in Spain, but at some point you'll need to know what it's like on a daily basis. That's why we're now focusing on the nearly 400-hp six-cylinder SE Dynamic model, a $100,000 as-tested SUV that delighted in some ways but disappointed in others.

Range Rover Sport: 0-60-MPH Acceleration

We've seen "Sport" badges applied to more non-sporty SUVs than we can count (we don't like to count very high), from the Nissan Rogue Sport to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. With the Range Rover Sport, sportiness is relative. Compared to the bigger and heavier Range Rover? Sure, the Range Rover Sport is sporty. But when you consider all the other SUVs available for around $100,000, the picture changes dramatically.

Start with 0-60-mph acceleration. Most 2023 Range Rover Sports will be powered by the 3.0-liter turbocharged mild hybrid inline-six powertrain that's good for 355 hp in the base model and 395 hp for the SUV we tested. Above that is a limited-release plug-in hybrid, a First Edition V-8 that's available to order, and a fully electric model by the end of 2024. Our P400 test SUV—with 395 hp—managed a 0-60-mph run of 5.8 seconds, thanks in large part to a dynamic launch protocol that involves engaging the sportiest drive mode and switching off the stability control.

To put that sub-6.0-second figure in context, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S starts in the $90,000 range, but the German SUV is equipped with a 468-hp V-8 that Porsche conservatively estimates will allow it to hit 60 mph in as little as 4.4 seconds. Maybe the vaunted Porsche crest isn't right for you, and the understated 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE580 is more your style. With a 510-hp V-8 under the hood, the GLE580 can barrel from 0 to 60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated time of just 4.3 seconds.

So whichever alternative you choose, it'll outpace an I-6-equipped Range Rover Sport. Unless, that is, you're stepping out of the last-gen Range Rover Sport I-6, which we tested hitting 60 in 6.2 seconds. It's worth remembering, however, that one of the Range Rover's biggest selling points isn't its straight-line speed. How many luxury brands would let journalists loose on an off-road course in an SUV with 23-inch all-season tires? Probably only one.

Sport in Design, Not in the Drive

On the road, the six-cylinder 2023 Range Rover Sport SE Dynamic feels solid, maybe even a little fun for a short time in its sportiest drive mode. Soon enough, though, you'll feel that edge dulled by an overactive stability control system, which has a tendency to execute frequent (and frequently annoying) tiny brake checks in an effort to keep the SUV in line. It's worth noting that similar vehicles we've driven in the same way on the same roads have had no such issues.

On the test track, that same driving trait defined the experience. "No matter which mode I put it in, normal or dynamic, stability control on or off, it simply will not let me do a clean figure-eight test without electronic interference," road test editor Chris Walton said. "That said, the engine is very linear in the way it delivers power."

Real-world performance is similar in terms of power delivery. The engine provides smooth and quiet acceleration in every situation except full-throttle blasts, where there's a slight delay. And as we noted in our first drive of the Range Rover Sport, although it isn't quite luxury-car smooth, the 2023 Range Rover Sport's ride quality was surprisingly good, even when equipped with those enormous 23-inch wheels. The eight-speed auto also delivered seamless responses most of the time, though slowing steadily to a stop sometimes led to less than smooth downshifts, and a few drivers may find it too eager to build speed with gentle accelerator pedal inputs.

When it came to slowing down all 5,378 pounds of luxury SUV, the Range Rover Sport's best 60-0 mph braking performance was 125 feet, with the test team reporting lots of dive and "quite a commotion from the ABS system" when stomping on the binders. Remember, this is a panic stop, so it's something you may never experience. A base Cayenne we tested in 2019 stopped a full 20 feet shorter, but driving a Porsche is a completely different experience.

The Goldilocks of Range Rovers

The Range Rover Sport's allure is about more than just the badge and slick design (though its rear styling gives us pause). The 2023 model fills a sweet spot in the brand's lineup: two rows, five seats, and just enough room for a power rear-seat-recline feature that's standard on every trim. What we didn't expect were all the practical storage options, from the ingenious split cargo area solution to the extra glove box in front.

On the down side, the interior door pulls are presently located low and toward the far end of the door panel and would best be moved to an easier to access spot. We also hope future models will pop out the exterior door handles as you approach, to make entry easier. But those are small prices to pay, right? As an exclusive and luxurious around-town runabout with off-road capabilities beyond your wildest dreams, the new Range Rover Sport is a good fit for a status-driven buyer who needs a midsize SUV; it's just not very sporty with the I-6.