An intriguing development has emerged from the world of processors as one of AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000G chips underwent testing on FurMark. This test shines a light on the performance potential of the RDNA 3.5-based integrated GPU (iGPU) destined for desktops.
The mystery CPU, identified only by the product ID “100-000001868-30_Y,” remains officially unnamed in AMD’s catalog. However, speculation suggests it belongs to the highly anticipated Ryzen 9000G desktop APU lineup. These processors are set to make waves on the AM5 platform, boasting robust integrated graphics capabilities.
FurMark, a program known for its intensive GPU stress tests, revealed two sets of test results, providing insight into the iGPU’s performance and specifications. At 1440p, the iGPU scored 1097 points, edging out the Radeon 780M by around 1%. However, at 4K, it slightly lagged, achieving 542 points, about 5% less than the Radeon 780M’s 566 points. This indicates that the tested APU may not be the top performer in the Ryzen 9000G series, as the flagship Radeon 890M delivers an impressive 17% performance boost over the Radeon 780M at 1080p in the FurMark OpenGL test.
While AMD’s full plans for the Ryzen 9000G lineup remain under wraps, these APUs will utilize the Zen 5 architecture. Unlike the standard Ryzen 9000 series, they will boast the latest RDNA 3.5 architecture for enhanced graphical performance. The iGPU is reportedly capable of running at speeds up to 3.1 GHz, surpassing the Radeon 890M by 100 MHz.
In terms of power efficiency, the iGPU’s maximum power draw measures 47W at 1440p and 50W at 4K, slightly higher than the Radeon 890M’s 46W. Although the current scores may appear lower than expected, it’s essential to remember that these are early engineering samples, and improvements are anticipated. The eagerly awaited AMD Ryzen 9000G, also known as Gorgon Point, desktop APUs are expected to make their debut in the fourth quarter.
