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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/Unterfertigter on 2023-09-07 18:24:21.

For me the AI inference accelerator known as Ryzen AI or XDNA inside the AMD Ryzen 7840hs APU was one of the reasons why I have bought two IdeaPad Pro 5 laptops:

Today I learned that Lenovo apparently has deactivated the Ryzen AI in these laptops!

See discussion:

I double-checked: The AMD IPU Device with ID VEN_1022&DEV_1502 is missing on my laptops.

In the discussion mentioned above people are reporting the same for other laptops and mini PCs.

What a disappointment. My only hope is that Lenovo will activate the AI engine with a future firmware update.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/KompactKing on 2023-09-07 17:58:45.

I really want the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 AMD with a R7 7840s and 32gb of ram, and no dGPU. The problem is that it is only available in the UK and Asia, but I live in the US. I was considering doing a reshipping/ mail forwarding service since the Lenovo UK store does not ship to the US. Am I crazy for doing this? Does anyone for see any issues with this plan? Like issues with currency exchange fees or anything like that? Lastly, if this isn't a terrible idea, does anyone recommend a reshipping/ mail forwarding service?

Thanks

Also this thing is on sale

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/darkbasic4 on 2023-09-07 14:25:11.

I'm looking for a laptop to be used as a developer workstation. Here are the requirements:

1. A good quality 16" screen that can render crisp text

2. Horizontal resolution must be around (or a multiple of) 1920: that means either 1920 or ~3840 if the screen is HiDPI (meaning that the scaling factor must be 2, not a floating point value). The aspect ration should ideally be 3:2, but 16:10 or 16:9 might be fine as well.

3. Powerful 35W+ Phoenix APU (7940HS/7940H)

4. At least 64GB of ram (or the possibility to upgrade it to 64GB)

5. No Nvidia bricks whatsoever: I'm using Linux and they don't provide open source drivers. I could make use of a discrete AMD GPU but I don't need one: the APU alone would be enough for me.

6. The bigger the battery, the better. Battery life is important.

7. The slimmer the better, but I would rather pick one with an RJ45 rather than a slightly slimmer one with no useful connectivity.

8. At least one USB4 port with full Thunderbolt support (laptop charging, PCIe lanes, etc). I'm pretty sure every Phoenix laptop has at least two of them so that shouldn't be a problem.

9. Good Linux support. I'm on the bleeding edge (Arch Linux) so that shouldn't be too hard to accomplish once you rule out Nvidia GPUs.

10. Available in Italy now or soon (which leaves out the Framework).

What do you think would be the laptop to better match these requirements?

So far the only ones that I like are the ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (but ram is soldered and the 64GB of ram variant is not being sold in Italy) and the Hp EliteBook 865 G10. The latter would be perfect: it's cheap and I can upgrade the ram, but unfortunately only the 51 Wh variant is being sold in Italy with no sign of the 76 Wh variant ever being available. I would be willing to upgrade the battery myself but it's unclear whether it is possible to do so or not:

Maybe someone did a similar battery upgrade to another HP laptop and can share his experience or maybe you can suggest a better alternative altogether.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/Stiven_Crysis on 2023-09-06 15:40:34.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/axefjord on 2023-09-06 18:21:32.

Since there seems to be very little information about these laptops and the 7840u, I thought I might do an effort for once on reddit.

I just got the laptop for work, and so I can do a little bit of testing or reviewing on it. If there is anything you want to know, just give me a comment below.

And yes, the price was NOT much value-for-the-money. However, I had to choose HP, and the laptop needed to be reliable for some years with some travelling.

Laptop:

HP 865 G10

• CPU: 7840U

• GPU: 780m (inteegrated)

• 1x 16gb ram

• 1200p screen, 400nits, edit: IPS

• 75wh battery

(I might upgrade the RAM to 2x 16, since it should increse 3d performance by 30-50% according to notebookcheck)

First impressions:

• Better in all aspects compared to my monday-product xps7590 (2019). Well, except the 4k Oled on the xps of course...
• Very good touchpad
• Screen is good, but 1600p would be better. Love the taller screen compared to 16:9.
• fingerprint sensor works very good after registering the finger a second time.
• Stable, no issues as of 3 days office use.
• No slowdowns.
• I have not heard the fan during normal work. It turned on once when installing/downloading several programs simultaneous. And even though I'm sensitive to noise, the fan was quite comfortable during the 3-minute Victoria 3 game i tried. I'm impressed!
  • (the fan might have been on while at the workplace, but if I can't hear it in a "quiet" office, it's good enough for me)

Measurements:

(with VPN, wifi, office/teams/misc running in the background, etc)

• Power draw idle: 5.3 Watt (about 60% brightness, nothing connected)
  • I also saw 6.5 and 10 Watt "idle". I guess windows works in mysterious ways...
• Battery time (light office): about 9h (extrapolated after 2h use and 22% batt.reduction)

Gaming:

• Victoria 3 seemed to run smooth, while "playing" for a couple of minutes.

(Sorry, I don't have the time for much gaming benchmarking).

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/crazyfox55 on 2023-09-06 06:32:24.

TL;DR: The ASUS TUF A17 Ryzen 7940HS is a formidable AMD laptop with room for RAM and storage upgrades, featuring an unexpectedly crisp 1080p display. Its remarkable battery life can comfortably last a full 8 hours, and the laptop operates whisper-quietly, even in high-performance mode. Not much has been mentioned about the intriguing Ryzen AI feature. It's an excellent choice for AMD laptop enthusiasts looking for power and versatility.

I recently got my hands on the ASUS TUF A17 Ryzen 7940HS with 16GB DDR5 and a 1TB NVMe SSD, and I wanted to share my initial impressions with you all. Let's dive right in:

RAM Upgrade to 64GB DDR5 4800MHz One of the first things I did with my A17 was to upgrade the RAM from the default 16GB to 64GB DDR5 at 4800MHz. The performance boost was noticeable, especially for multitasking and running resource-intensive applications. If you're into content creation or heavy gaming, this upgrade is worth considering.

Additional NVMe Slot for Samsung 990 2TB The A17 also comes with an additional NVMe slot, which I took full advantage of by adding a 2TB Samsung 990 SSD. This extra storage space has been a game-changer for my workflow, providing ample room for games, media, and large files. I put my steam library here, so now I don't have to pick and choose which games to keep.

1080p Display and 400 nits Coming from a laptop with a 4K display, I was a bit worried about switching to the A17's FHD 1080p screen. However, I've been pleasantly surprised. The 1080p resolution looks sharp, and the 400 nits brightness is more than enough for indoor use. Colors are vibrant, and the screen's overall quality is impressive.

Battery Life - A Day-Long Companion The battery life on the ASUS TUF A17 Ryzen 7940HS is truly impressive. It can easily last a full 8 hours of use on a single charge, and that's with moderate to heavy tasks. Gone are the days of constantly hunting for an outlet. My previous laptop, which barely eked out 1.5 hours, used to send me on a frantic charger-hunting expedition. Plus, with the A17, I've noticed that even during extended use, the performance doesn't drop significantly. It's a real game-changer for productivity on the go.

Silent Mode - Whisper Quiet Another thing I've been pleasantly surprised by is the laptop's noise levels. Even when running in performance mode, I haven't really heard the A17 make much noise. It's impressively quiet, which is a huge plus if you prefer a distraction-free working environment or late-night gaming sessions where noise could be a concern. ASUS has done an excellent job in the thermal management department, keeping the laptop cool without disturbing your peace and quiet.

Ryzen AI - An Untapped Feature The Ryzen AI feature of the 7040 series is intriguing. I haven't had the chance to test it extensively yet, but I'm planning to in the near future. It's worth noting that the currently supported models are INT8 based, and there's some uncertainty regarding the size limit. I might never get to testing this feature, but it was the driving force for choosing AMD.

Feel free to ask any questions or share your own experiences with this laptop. Let's keep the AMDLaptops community informed and engaged!

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/bloodlmt on 2023-09-06 10:44:43.

maxed out spec

base model

PSREF Legion Legion Slim 5 14APH8 (lenovo.com)

This laptop even has glass trackpad which is uncommon for gaming laptops. The only cons so far, I find, is probably the mediocre 2W x 2 speakers. And the palm rest is plastic, top and bottom is aluminium.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/Legitimate-Try-8324 on 2023-09-05 23:01:15.

Last week i ordered the Slim 6 with the 7840U, 16 gb 6400MHz lpddr5 ram, and a 1920x1200 OLED 400 nits glossy display. Today I noticed the Yoga 7 Pro was on sale for almost the same price, with a seemingly better cpu (7840HS), more and faster ram (32gb lpddr5x), seemingly better build quality, and a slightly bigger battery (73 Whr vs. 65 Whr). This has made me consider returning the Slim 6 when it arrives (shipping process sadly began today, and I couldn't cancel the order), and instead ordering the Yoga Pro 7.

The main reason i am considering ordering the Yoga Pro 7 instead is because of the ram upgrade, as the iGPU uses the system ram as vram, having more system ram with more bandwidth seems like it would be beneficial. I do intend to use it for some light-medium gaming from time to time, but I will mainly use the laptop as a school laptop (for this reason i do not want a dGPU). There are 2 things that make me consider if the Yoga Pro 7 would really be an upgrade for me: the higher TDP on the 7840HS vs the 7840U, and the 2.5k IPS matte 350 nits display (i know some people prefer matte coatings on their displays, I do not).

My questions are: does the 7840HS have about the same idle power draw as the 7840U, in other words, does the CPU only start drawing significantly more power under medium-heavy load? If yes, is it somehow possible to lower the TDP on a 7840HS to something more akin to the 7840U? Which laptop would generally be considered the better value for my use case? How big of an upgrade would the ram upgrade be? Any thoughts about the lower res OLED vs higher res but dimmer IPS display?

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/ssigmaluna on 2023-09-05 14:11:14.

(Sorry for any mistakes, english isn't my first language). I recently bought a Lenovo Yoga slim 6 gen 8 and i wanted to dual boot windows and linux but being that I'm a beginner I'm not capable of choosing which is the best linux distro. Here's the specs of my laptop:

Lenovo Yoga slim 6 gen 8

Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 Hard drive: 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD Screen: 14" 2.8K (2,880 x 1,800), IPS, anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB, 400 nit, 120 Hz, low blue light output Battery: Battery 4-cell lithium-polymer battery, 60 Wh

Thank you for your help!

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/yannlaracaille0 on 2023-09-04 21:56:12.

I consider buying the asus tuf a16 for playing game(fortnite, Minecraft and for honor) , use linux ( blend os) and do a little bit of blender for an upcoming Minecraft mod. I also want at least 6hour battery life. Do you think this is good ?

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/Fast-Teaching6748 on 2023-09-05 00:38:51.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/cyclopscoder on 2023-09-05 09:36:12.

Microsoft Edge has a few tabs open. The noise in the video is much more pronounced in the video than in reality. I think the fan noise is fine and very usable in a quiet environment like a library. But I do feel that the fans spin up way too quickly. And it takes a while for them to settle down again.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/myPacketsAreEmpty on 2023-09-05 02:43:34.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/Accomplished-Fill853 on 2023-09-04 23:48:32.

Can anyone please explain what the actual differences are between these 2 if I configure them without a GPU? Here's what I found so far:

Ideapad pro 5

Can be configured with a 7640HS. Has slightly larger battery and more battery life according to spec sheet (22 vs 19 video playback). Has a higher resolution screen with 120Hz and adaptive refresh rate. Has an extra USB type A. Has an SD card reader.

Yoga pro 7

Has slightly larger screen but with lower resolution and only at 90Hz. Can be configured with a 3050 or 4050 dgpu but I don't need one. Has 4 speakers instead of 2. Has better color options.

The price difference is quite big, for a 7840HS, no windows and 16Gb of ram, the Ideapad is 729 with 1tb ssd and the Yoga is 859 with 512gb ssd.

What makes the yoga so much more expensive, considering the worse display and the fact that I don't want a GPU?

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/tookmeonehour on 2023-09-04 18:55:39.

Hello, I need to buy a new laptop for software development.

What I'd like to have is:

1. Decent panel: 16x10 FHD IPS is fine but I'd say at least 400nits with 100% sRGB
2. Ryzen 7 7840u/7840hs
3. 32gb of RAM at least (if not upgradable, 64gb)
4. Good battery life (6 hours would be enough)

I would like to use the laptop standalone and sometimes with a monitor as well, so I'm not into 14" panels honestly.

As far as I know, the only laptops that respect these requirements are the P16s Gen 2 AMD, but I'm not sure if it will work fine on Linux as there were problems with the Gen 1.. (wake from sleep, wifi and Bluetooth issues) and Framework 16, but I need the laptop in less then 2 months so I cannot wait 2024 as of now (the laptop also drains a lot of battery when in idle because of the expansion cards, that's a problem for me because I put to sleep the laptop overnight and I don't want it to be dead the next morning)

If you think this would be an overkill for a software development laptop please tell me what other options I could go for. After reading about the efficiency of AMD CPUs both on battery and fan noise, I would like to try it out and not go for Intel honestly..

Ideally I would keep the laptop for at least 5 years. The stuff that I would do with the laptop is: docker containers, compiling code, lots of tabs open, db related stuff, IDEs,.. No need for a dedicated GPU as I'm not into gaming (I would actually like to avoid it at all, it would only consume battery for no reason).

Thank you for any suggestions.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/cyclopscoder on 2023-09-04 22:53:23.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/chuckcoon2 on 2023-09-04 14:07:11.

I was debating building a ryzen ITX pc or getting a laptop, but thanks to the good advice I found on this sub and promo code someone posted in here I managed to get a yoga pro 7 with 16gb of ram and the 7840hs for 687chf.

Code: FY24CX20Q2

https://www.lenovo.com/ch/en/p/laptops/yoga/yoga-pro-series/yoga-pro-7-gen-8-(14-inch-amd)/len101y0032

That is an amazing deal, and way cheaper than I could have built a PC, considering the price of ram and itx motherboards...

The promo code is still valid, it knocked 19% of the final price and could allow you to get the 4050 version at less than 1000... Promo code person, thank you.

Now I just have to wait 3 weeks for shipping !

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/my_name_is_memorable on 2023-09-04 12:09:35.

Check out Lenovo's website.

Yoga Slim 7 14

Part Number: 83AACTO1WW

3K 90HZ OLED, 7840s, 1.3kg, 70WHr battery, 32GB RAM, Windows included

Those kind of specs are hard to find and would put you back around 1.5K typically here in the UK.

I just ordered one. Seems almost like a mistake to get this for £850?

EDIT: Seems to be this laptop

600 nits as well. 6 speakers. 180 degree hinge.

I don't get it, at this price this should be this subreddit's favorite laptop.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/isthmusofkra on 2023-09-04 08:22:56.

For your chipset and graphics drivers, do you install the ones provided by the OEM, or do you go directly to AMD?

While OEM drivers are rarely updated, I've read anecdotes online of people claiming reference drivers were more unstable and resulted in higher power consumption (and in turn, poorer battery life) in their system. This is more prominent in ASUS ROG laptops, it seems.

On the other hand, there are others who claim that OEMs don't customize their drivers at all, and the warnings provided by AMD when you download drivers directly from them are just to absolve them of any accountability, if anything goes wrong.

Does anyone have definitive proof that OEMs actually fine tune the drivers for our devices? I, for one, have noticed that some driver versions found in the OEM website were never released by AMD, which lends credence to this theory. But for all I know, they may simply be testing it for that specific model and giving it a custom version number for the specific hardware ID, with no real fine-tuning involved.

Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/iwouldliketobeatree on 2023-09-03 14:43:46.

Yesterday I ordered the new Yoga Slim 7 with the Ryzen 7840S and an OLED display. I was really excited because I wanted a slim and light Laptop with the 7840U/S because of battery life. Now I've read on multiple sites that the battery life of OLED laptops is really subpar. I would have loved to have the beautiful colors of an OLED display, but battery life is also very important to me.

The Yoga has a 70Wh battery with a lower TDP processor and a power-hungry OLED display, while the IdeaPad has a 75Wh battery with the more power-hungry 7840HS and the more efficient IPS display. What would you choose? What should I choose when I don't want to give up on battery life?

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/buttler69 on 2023-09-02 16:25:59.

TYPO IN TITLE: 6600U instead of 5600U.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkbook/thinkbook-s/thinkbook-13s-gen-4-(13-inch-amd)/21as0014us

These are the three laptops I'm looking at right now. These are the laptops in my budget (under 500). I would be running linux (Probably debian or arch based). I would like to game (if possible) but its not a priority, so wanted to know about graphics difference too. Which one would you recommend?

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/fatso486 on 2023-09-03 12:28:44.

Original Title: So how come HS CPUs (like 7840HS/7940HS) have much lower battery life in standby/playback compared to their U (like 7840U) counterparts. I realize they have higher power limits but I fail to understand how the laptop makers cant tune them to use very low power levels when in power saving mode.

I wonder if this can be done with software like x86 Tuning Utility for power saving plan. I would really love to have a performant Elitebook 845 G10 with 7840HS with excellent battery life. I tried the old G7 (with 4750U) and that thing really delivered more than 12 hours of idle/light load battery life.

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/chuckcoon2 on 2023-09-03 04:47:22.

I can get the base Yoga Pro 7 14.5 with the 7840HS for 859 euros, with 512gb of storage, 16gb of ram and a 2 year warranty. I don't care for more storage because I can always upgrade down the line, but are there any practical reasons for 32gb? The upgrade is 50 euros.

Also, does it run Linux well ? I would like to dual boot from USB.

Finally, does the Lenovo student discount apply to laptop you configure yourself ?

Thanks !

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The original was posted on /r/amdlaptops by /u/SaNch0sE on 2023-09-03 00:31:17.

I am digging through the internet to find perfect (non Mac) thin laptop with latest AMD iGPU, not cheap screen and overall design, and decent battery life (around 6-8h for programming/youtube). I found some laptops on my market, but all have some cons:

Thinkpad T14 Gen3 - not great overall design, soldered RAM in that model, previous had 1 slot.

Thinkpad Z13 - just super expensive. I can buy decent Macbook for that price, but it's not what I look for

Zenbook s13 OLED with 7840u - also soldered RAM, but for my usage 16gb is enough. Screen is glossy

Zenbook 15 OLED - same battery life capacity as s13 for bigger screen definitely lead to worse battery life than s13. Also only 1 shady retailer have it, so I'm not really counting that model in the comparison

HP - all mid-price laptops are on Intell, or having super low battery capacity (under 50wh)

So after browsing through internet - only Zenbook s13 (maybe) is best choice for my usage. But there's no reviews on YouTube, or even tech sites - only Intell versions or 2022.

Maybe someone know how's the battery life on that laptop AND did install linux, so I can know what issues it will have?

Edit: Also, I think 6800/7735u laptops is good too, I want to hear about them too