Another advance for AMD’s latest processors in the mobile world – just before the intended launch of a new generation
The first wave of shiny new Zen 4 processors for desktops is here, and mobile versions of the Ryzen 7000 family are expected to be not too far behind with plans for a possible announcement during CES 2023 in January – but for now we have the mobile Ryzen 6000 family The advanced one, which continues to expand into the miniaturized desktop computer market as part of a new Asus model that could be an intriguing alternative to models based on Intel’s processors.
The ExpressCenter PN53 computer will be offered in a number of different hardware configurations, with or without dynamic memory and storage according to consumer preferences (and the suppliers who will offer the product for purchase from them), where the most basic will provide the capabilities of the Ryzen 5 6600H hexadecimal processor, more advanced will provide the Ryzen The most advanced octa-core 7 6800H will feature the most powerful octa-core Ryzen 9 6900HX in AMD’s arsenal for this generation, all with a 35-watt power envelope that may seem tiny compared to desktop processors but should still deliver some of the highest performance in the NUC-compatible category in this case.
Next to the efficient and advanced processors, you will find a pair of SO-DIMM slots for DDR5 memories at a speed of 4,800MT/s with support for a volume of up to 64GB, a pair of M.2 slots that support the PCI-Express 4.0 standard for NVMe drives, space and connections for one 2.5-inch drive, in technology Mechanical or SSD, Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity (depending on the specific sub-model) with Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity as an addition, 2.5Gbps Ethernet connections from Realtek, Windows 11 system in Home version or Professional version and an array of built-in microphones with technology Noise cancellation.
In terms of connections, on the front of the computer you will find one modern USB 4 connector in USB Type-C configuration, of course, an integrated audio connection for headphones and a microphone and a pair of standard USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections in Type-A configuration, while the rear part includes three additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 connections, a power connection For the power supply, a wired Ethernet connection, 4 additional USB connections, a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports and a place for an additional connector that will be customizable, between DisplayPort 1.4 full size, an additional HDMI 2.1 for a total of three screens, VGA for backward support of old display media or port Serial for specific ‘exotic’ uses.
This is a model designed to replace the ExpressCenter PN52 that was introduced a few months ago and is equipped with AMD mobile Ryzen 5000 processors from the reinforced H/HX family, while maintaining the same minimalist rectangular black shell and the same dimensions – of only 0.9 liters, when not including the carrier The external power required to operate the product.
There is no mention of the price on the Asus official website, but there were those on the net who found the models with tentative pricing intended for Europe – where 657 euros including tax, or NIS 2,250, will give a memoryless version with a Ryzen 5 6600H processor and 839 euros including tax will give the The Ryzen 9 6900HX in a barebones version without DRAM or storage. A system with Ryzen 9 6900HX, 16GB DDR5 memory and one 512GB NVMe drive without an operating system will already cost 1,139 euros including tax, or NIS 3,900 in direct conversion.
If these prices are indeed accurate, it can be safely claimed that the PN53 computers will only suit a relatively small part of the consumer population – while others may be better off waiting for the launch of more compact models based on the Ryzen 6000 generation sometime in the coming months.