AMD Ryzen 8000HX “Dragon Range Refresh” CPUs Released: Featuring 16 “Zen 4” Cores, 5.4 GHz Clocks, and 75W TDP for High-Performance Gaming Laptops

AMD has recently unveiled its latest Ryzen 8000HX “Dragon Range Refresh”series of mobile CPUs, targeting the high-performance gaming laptop market.

Unleashing the Power of Ryzen 8000HX in Gaming Laptops

The Ryzen 8000HX series represents a significant refresh of AMD’s Dragon Range mobile CPU lineup, which first debuted nearly two years ago as part of the Ryzen 7000HX family. This new series leverages the evolved Zen 4 core architecture, enhancing both efficiency and performance to cater to demanding gaming environments.

Key Models in the Ryzen 8000HX Lineup

This refreshed lineup comprises four distinct models, designed to elevate gaming performance with faster clock speeds. Here’s a quick overview of the featured CPUs:

Highlights of the Ryzen 8000HX Series

The key features of this new CPU lineup promise to deliver unparalleled gaming and content creation experiences:

Exceptional Gaming Performance:
The Ryzen 8000HX series upholds AMD’s commitment to providing reliable performance tailored for serious gamers, ensuring an immersive gaming experience with top-end laptops.
Desktop Performance in Mobile Form:
Utilizing advanced “Zen 4” architecture and a 5nm manufacturing process, these processors boast up to 16 cores and 32 threads, delivering ultra-responsive gameplay, quick rendering times, and efficient multitasking.
Optimized Power Efficiency:
Designed for high-performance laptops, the 8000HX series strikes a balance between output power and energy consumption, meeting the rigorous demands of mobile gamers and content creators alike.
Integrated Graphics Capabilities:
Featuring AMD Radeon 610M graphics built on the RDNA 2 architecture, these CPUs provide enhanced video playback and casual gaming support, accommodating multiple display setups for versatile usage.
Next-Generation Compatibility:
With support for DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, the Ryzen 8000HX series delivers the critical speed and bandwidth necessary for contemporary high-end mobile computing.

Flagship Features and Specifications

At the forefront of this lineup is the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, offering:

16 cores and 32 threads
80 MB of cache
Clock speeds of up to 5.4 GHz
Configurable thermal design power (TDP) ranging from 55 to 75 W

The remaining models include the Ryzen 9 8940HX, also with 16 cores, the 12-core Ryzen 7 8840HX, and the 8-core Ryzen 7 8745HX, each contributing to the robust performance landscape.

Looking Ahead: AMD Ryzen 9000HX “Fire Range”Series

The Ryzen 8000HX series stands out as a competitive choice for gamers eyeing high-end laptops in 2025. Looking forward, AMD is gearing up to launch the Ryzen 9000HX “Fire Range”series, which is built on the next-generation Zen 5 architecture. This series will also feature a 3D V-Cache option, succeeding the last-gen Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, and is tailored for gamers who favor RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 GPU configurations.

AMD CPU Lineup Overview

CPU Model	Architecture	Cores / Threads	Base / Boost Clock	Cache	TDP
Ryzen 9 9955HX3D	It was 5	16 / 32	2.5 / 5.4 GHz	144 MB	55-75W
Ryzen 9 9955HX	It was 5	16 / 32	2.5 / 5.4 GHz	80 MB	55-75W
Ryzen 9 9850HX	It was 5	12 / 24	3.0 / 5.2 GHz	76 MB	45-75W
Ryzen 9 8945HX	It was 4	16 / 32	2.5 / 5.4 GHz	80 MB	55-75W
Ryzen 9 8940HX	It was 4	16 / 32	2.4 / 5.3 GHz	80 MB	55-75W
Ryzen 7 8840HX	It was 4	12 / 24	2.9 / 5.1 GHz	76 MB	45-75W
Ryzen 7 8745HX	It was 4	8 / 16	3.6 / 5.1 GHz	40 MB	45-75W