AMD announced the new Ryzen Z2 series of processors today at CES 2025, mostly ticking the boxes for what we already expected to see. The parts will launch during Q1 2025, with three models available. All come with a configurable TDP range starting at 15W and extending up to 30W for the lower-tier parts and 35W for the new Z2 Extreme.
Details on the new processors are relatively thin. While they superficially appear to be Z2 variants of the existing Strix Point lineup, they’ve been tweaked to customize the designs and improve power efficiency. AMD saw plenty of uptake from the gaming handheld market with its Z1 processors that launched in 2023, with devices like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go following in the path blazed by the original Steam Deck. The new Z2 line will, naturally, aim to improve performance and battery life.
