AMD Launches Krackan Point “Ryzen 300” and Hawk Point Refresh “Ryzen 200” APUs: Achieving Up to 78% Improved Performance Compared to Lunar Lake

AMD has officially launched the Ryzen AI 300 “Krackan”and Ryzen 200 “Hawk”Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) for mainstream laptops, showcasing enhanced performance that stands out against competitors.

Unveiling of AMD’s Latest Ryzen Series: AI 300 and 200 APUs

In a significant announcement, AMD has introduced its cutting-edge mobile processor lineups, designed to deliver remarkable computing capabilities tailored for budget and mid-range laptops. The two new series—the Ryzen AI 300/Pro series and the Ryzen 200/Pro series—feature processors powered by Zen 5 and Zen 4 architectures, respectively.

The Ryzen AI 300 series differs from the Strix Point lineup, incorporating the advanced Ryzen AI 5 and Ryzen AI 7 processors. Specifically, it includes the Ryzen AI 5 340 and Ryzen AI 7 350, both of which utilize clusters based on Zen 5 and Zen 5c architectures. Unlike the Ryzen AI 9 300 (part of the Strix Point), which is aimed at high-end mobile solutions, these new processors are specifically designed for Advanced series laptops.

The Ryzen AI 300 series consists of two main processors: the Ryzen AI 7 350 and the Ryzen AI 5 340. Both Pro variants mirror the specifications of their non-Pro counterparts but are specially designed for enterprise applications. The Ryzen AI 7 350 features an 8-core/16-thread setup whereas the Ryzen AI 5 340 offers 6 cores and 12 threads. Below are the detailed specifications:

Specifications for AMD Ryzen AI 300/Pro Series (Krackan Point)

CPU/Specs	Cores/Threads	Max Clock Speed	L3 Cache	Peak TOPs	TDP
Ryzen AI 7 350	8/16	Up To 5.0 GHz	24 MB	50 TOPS	15-54W
Ryzen AI 5 340	6/12	Up To 4.8 GHz	22 MB	50 TOPS	15-54W
Ryzen AI 7 350 Pro	8/16	Up To 5.0 GHz	24 MB	50 TOPS	15-54W
Ryzen AI 5 340 Pro	6/12	Up To 4.8 GHz	22 MB	50 TOPS	15-54W

AMD asserts that the Ryzen AI 7 350 significantly outperforms Intel’s Lunar Lake chips. In Procyon AI benchmarking, it scored 1930 points compared to Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V, which recorded 1818 points. Furthermore, in synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen AI 7 350 achieved an impressive 78% higher performance than the Core Ultra 7 258V in applications like Blender Classroom, a 66% boost in Handbrake performance, and a 54% advantage in the Cinebench R24 multi-threading test.

Set to arrive in Q1 2025, the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340 will be accompanied by the Pro variants launching in Q2.

The second series introduced is the AMD Ryzen 200/Pro series, powered by the Zen 4 architecture. Also known as the AMD Hawk Point Refresh, this series aims to enhance performance noticeably over the previous Hawk Point processors. The Ryzen 200 series focuses on delivering improved battery performance and AI capabilities for daily computing tasks at accessible price points. As with the Ryzen AI 300 series, there are also Pro variants within this lineup.

Specifications for AMD Ryzen 200/Pro Series (Hawk Point Refresh)

CPU/Specs	Cores/Threads	Max Clock Speed	L3 Cache	Peak TOPs	TDP
Ryzen 9 270	8/16	Up to 5.2 GHz	24 MB	16	35-54W
Ryzen 7 260	8/16	Up to 5.1 GHz	24 MB	16	35-54W
Ryzen 7 250/Pro	8/16	Up to 5.1 GHz	24 MB	16	15-30W
Ryzen 5 240	6/12	Up to 5.0 GHz	22 MB	16	35-54W
Ryzen 5 230/Pro	6/12	Up to 4.9 GHz	22 MB	16	15-30W
Ryzen 5 220/Pro	6/12	Up to 4.9 GHz	22 MB	N/A	15-30W
Ryzen 3 210/Pro	4/8	Up to 4.7 GHz	12 MB	N/A	15-30W

The Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 200 Pro series processors are anticipated to be available in Q2 2025, coinciding with the release of the Ryzen AI 300 Pro series.

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