AMD is shaking things up with their new laptop CPU naming scheme, as they have decided to drop the familiar H/HS/U suffixes in favor of a single SKU covering the TDP range of 15W-45W. This change was revealed by Lenovo China’s Product Manager in a Weibo post, where he highlighted the simplification of operational and testing complexities.
However, this move may confuse end users who are accustomed to differentiating between U, HS, and H suffixes to understand the power and performance of the CPUs. The HX suffix will remain, but with a new purpose that is yet to be fully understood. The new naming convention, such as “AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 170,” lacks a clear pattern and may require users to pay closer attention.
With a single CPU spanning a wide TDP range, similar to NVIDIA GPUs dropping the Max-Q branding, it will be crucial for laptop OEMs to disclose the TDP ratings of the upcoming AMD chips in their spec sheets. This transparency will help consumers make informed decisions based on the performance they can expect from these new CPUs.
While the change in naming scheme may raise some concerns, only time will tell how OEMs adapt to ensure clarity for consumers. Stay tuned for more updates on AMD’s new laptop CPU lineup.