Excitement is building around AMD’s latest reveal at CES: the Ryzen AI 5 340 “Krackan Point” CPU. This budget-friendly processor has made its way into the hands of a few lucky users, and the early benchmark results are promising, especially for its integrated graphics unit.
AMD’s Krackan Point series, based on the Zen 5 architecture, is designed for both mainstream and commercial markets, with an impressive range of features for its price point. Among these, the Ryzen AI 5 340 stands out with its hybrid architecture combining Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, totaling six cores and twelve threads. Notably, the processor’s integrated graphics, the Radeon 840M, recently underwent Geekbench testing, scoring an impressive 14,285 points on the OpenCL test. This performance is a solid 19% improvement compared to its predecessor, the Radeon 740M.
It’s important to note, however, that while the Radeon 840M shows a significant uplift, it won’t match the speed of its sibling, the Radeon 860M, found in the Ryzen AI 7 350. The 860M comes equipped with twice the number of GPU Compute Units, making it much better suited for demanding tasks.
Despite this, the Ryzen AI 5 340 still shines as a highly economical option for mobile devices. It operates at clock speeds up to 3.4 GHz for Zen 5c cores and up to 4.8 GHz for Zen 5 cores. Although its iGPU runs 100 MHz slower than the Radeon 860M, this price-conscious APU is a sensible choice for those prioritizing budget over top-tier performance.
If you compare the Radeon 840M with AMD’s more powerful Strix Point iGPU, the Radeon 890M, which boasts 12 Compute Units, it’s evident that the latter offers significantly superior performance, being 257% faster. However, the Krackan Point chip holds its ground as the cost-effective option in AMD’s diverse lineup, providing tailored solutions for different budgets—from affordable to premium categories.
As we anticipate further testing to reveal more about the Ryzen AI 5 340’s capabilities in both single and multicore scenarios, the early indications of its integrated graphics performance are encouraging. The Geekbench results might fluctuate, but the Radeon 840M’s capabilities are already clear, hinting at a promising addition to AMD’s processor family. Whether you are looking at the affordable Krackan Point series or the higher-end Strix offerings, AMD seems to have a Zen 5 chip ready to meet your needs.
