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In May 2023, AMD announced the Ryzen Mobile 7040U series processors for ultra-thin laptops. These chips, based on the Zen 4 architecture, feature ultra-low power consumption (15-30W TDP) and integrated Radeon graphics based on RDNA 3. The lineup includes the Ryzen 7 7840U and Ryzen 5 7640U (both with Ryzen AI), as well as the Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 3 7440U.

Yes, based on a 2010 article, computer manufacturers reported difficulty selling premium laptops with AMD processors, like the Phenom series, at top-tier prices compared to Intel's Core i5 or i7. A persistent market perception that AMD processors heat up quickly was cited, though the article noted this was no longer a technical issue. However, AMD laptops priced under Php30,000 sold very well, indicating a strong market for value-oriented products.

In 2014, we reviewed the AMD A10-7850K, a desktop APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) from the Kaveri generation. It was targeted at budget gamers, combining Steamroller-based CPU cores with an integrated R7 Series GPU. Key features included HSA (Heterogeneous System Architecture) for better CPU/GPU teamwork, TrueAudio technology, and support for the Mantle API to boost gaming performance on supported titles.