AMD has confirmed that it plans to launch three Zen 4 'Ryzen 7000' products which will include Raphael for desktops, Dragon Range for high-end laptops, and Phoenix for light-gaming laptops.

AMD Confirms Ryzen 7000 Series To Feature Zen 4 Powered 'Raphael' CPUs, 'Dragon Range' and Phoenix 'APUs' Desktops And Laptops

During its Q1 2022 Financial Results, AMD provided its latest roadmap which provides an update on its roadmap plans for 2022-2023. It looks like AMD's Zen 4 core architecture will play a crucial part in powering not just one but at least three client platforms including Raphael for enthusiast desktops, Dragon Range for Extreme Gaming Laptops, and Phoenix for Thin & Light laptops.

AMD has confirmed its Ryzen 7000, Zen 4 powered lineup, series to include Raphael Desktop CPUs, Dragon Range & Phoenix Laptop APUs. (Image Credits: TechTechPotato)

AMD Zen 4 Powered Raphael CPUs For Enthusiast Desktops In 2022

The first platform to get the AMD Zen 4 treatment will be Raphael. The 5nm Zen 4-powered chips will be aimed at the enthusiast desktop segment based around the brand new AM5 platform that offers both DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 functionality and with TDPs starting at 65W and above. The Raphael desktop CPU platform is expected to launch in 2H 2022. More on AMD Ryzen 7000 'Raphael' CPUs here.

AMD Ryzen 'Zen 4' Desktop CPU Expected Features:

Brand New Zen 4 CPU Cores (IPC / Architectural Improvements)Brand New TSMC 5nm process node with 6nm IODSupport on AM5 Platform With LGA1718 SocketDual-Channel DDR5 Memory Support28 PCIe Lanes (CPU Exclusive)65-120W TDPs (Upper Bound Range ~170W)

AMD Mainstream Desktop CPU Generations Comparison: