AMD has finally launched two new processors in its 8000-series of APUs, except these ones strictly aren't APUs (Accelerated Processing Units) as the large integrated GPU is completely disabled. That might not seem like they're worth considering but AMD has sweetened the deal by making them its cheapest AM5 socket chips to date.
We first heard tell of these new models, based on the non-chiplet Phoenix 2 architecture, back in March and now we've got a full global launch on our hands. The silicon was originally used for laptops and some handheld PCs, before making an appearance in the desktop PC market in the form of the 8000G series. The best one of those, the Ryzen 7 8700G, is a great way to start the basis of a cheap 1080p gaming PC, although it's a little on the pricey side with a SEP of $329.
