Monday, June 15th 2026
AMD Brings Back Zen2 / Zen+ Architecture with Three New Processors
AMD has updated its product portfolio with three "new" processors, Ryzen 7 4700LE, Ryzen 5 3501U and Ryzen 3 3100U. These "new" processors revive the older Zen2 and Zen+ architectures for OEM and entry-level systems. Worth mentioning that the Zen+ architecture was launched in 2018, while the Zen2 was introduced in 2019. The Ryzen 7 4700LE is a Zen2 based CPU with eight cores, 16 threads, 3.6 GHz base clock, up to 4.2 GHz boost, and a 65 W TDP. The processor uses the AM4 socket and is listed as an OEM-only part. Unlike most Renoir desktop APUs, the AMD specifications page does not mention integrated graphics.
In the Ryzen 3000U series AMD has also added two Zen+, Picasso-based mobile processors. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a four-core, eight-thread CPU with a 2.1 GHz base clock and 3.7 GHz boost. The Ryzen 3 3100U is a dual-core, two-thread processor with a 1.9 GHz base frequency and up to 3.2 GHz boost. The two processors share identical specifications: Radeon Vega 8 iGPU with eight compute units at 1,200 MHz, support for DDR4-2400 memory and the FP5 package. AMD lists a 15 W as the default TDP, configurable between 12 W and 35 W depending on system design requirements. According to the AMD product pages, both Ryzen 3000U models are scheduled for Q2 2026. The Ryzen 7 4700LE is OEM dedicated, while the Ryzen 5 3501U and Ryzen 3 3100U are likely intended for low-cost notebooks and embedded platforms. No pricing information has been disclosed.
Sources:
VideoCardz, AMD
In the Ryzen 3000U series AMD has also added two Zen+, Picasso-based mobile processors. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a four-core, eight-thread CPU with a 2.1 GHz base clock and 3.7 GHz boost. The Ryzen 3 3100U is a dual-core, two-thread processor with a 1.9 GHz base frequency and up to 3.2 GHz boost. The two processors share identical specifications: Radeon Vega 8 iGPU with eight compute units at 1,200 MHz, support for DDR4-2400 memory and the FP5 package. AMD lists a 15 W as the default TDP, configurable between 12 W and 35 W depending on system design requirements. According to the AMD product pages, both Ryzen 3000U models are scheduled for Q2 2026. The Ryzen 7 4700LE is OEM dedicated, while the Ryzen 5 3501U and Ryzen 3 3100U are likely intended for low-cost notebooks and embedded platforms. No pricing information has been disclosed.




69 Comments on AMD Brings Back Zen2 / Zen+ Architecture with Three New Processors
Reminds me of a game called Lemmings, they just keep moving forward, even if you get them to go backwards LOL
hooray for AMD!
the issue is no proper software support, in the long run since my B550 / ryzen 5800x on desktop, and other cpu and motherboard configurations from msi and asus
Freebsd support? I agree, Windows only hardware.
www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/athlon/10-series/amd-athlon-gold-20.html
www.amd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/athlon/10-series/amd-athlon-silver-10.htmlIt's modern production most likely being bad bins from the Embedded R2000 Series. These:
www.amd.com/en/products/embedded/ryzen/ryzen-r2000-series.html
They will sell these old, low-cost CPUs and GPUs to uninformed people, who are the majority.
They continue to sell these old CPUs and GPUs because they are made using old and cheap lithography, and uninformed people buy them, unfortunately.There are many modern iGPUs that perform as well as or better than these older GPUs. People who are not hardware experts buy laptops with these old GPUs, thinking they are much faster than the iGPU.
What I don't agree with is the fake chips where 4000 and 5000 series are rebranded as 7000, that is just fraud.