True Quad Core Performance for Gaming & ComputingFeaturing 4 processor cores for performance gaming and processing with true machine intelligence to analyze and adapt to your needs.1The Zen Core ArchitectureBuilt with AMD SenseMI Technology to deliver a truly intelligent processor.Setting the Bar for High Performance and EfficiencyAMDs high-performance x86 Core Zen architecture delivers >52% improvement in instructions-per-clock cycle over the previous generation AMD core without increasing power.1Sign up for breaking Zen Core news and product information.Maximum Compute EfficiencyThe Zen core is an all-new clean sheet x86 processor design thats inspiring a new generation of high-performance AMD computing products in 2017 and beyond. Zen combines the latest thinking in high-throughput and low-power design methodologies to create a balanced and versatile architecture right at home in the desktop laptop datacenter and supercomputer.Performance and Efficiency for Next-Gen ApplicationsCloud computing enterprise productivity immersive visual experiences gaming and data security open up new frontiers and demand more computing performance with maximum energy efficiency. From the very beginning AMD engineers designed the new Zen core to meet those demands with a high-performance execution engine large caches and powerful multi-threading capabilities.Zen Microarchitecture Details"Zen cores are designed to efficiently use available microarchitectural resources for optimal compute performance. Compared to our previous architecture three-tier cache system and new pre-fetch algorithms enable dramatically higher throughput in the cache and execution engines.Powered by the AM4 PlatformThe new AMD AM4 Platform puts effortless compatibility front and center. Our new 1331-pin processor socket works with the 7th Gen AMD APU AMD Ryzen CPU and the upcoming Raven Ridge APU. The one Socket AM4 motherboard you buy will work with any AM4 processor! And with support for the latest I/O standards like USB 3.1 Gen 2 NVMe or PCI Express 3.0 its easy to build a high-performance system that can grow with your needs.2AMD SenseMI TechnologyTechnology that thinks featuring a true Neural Network.AMD SenseMI Technology. Technology that thinks.AMD introduces SenseMI technology a set of learning and adapting features that help the AMD Ryzen processor customize its performance to you and your applications. Finally: performance that thinks.Pure PowerCool and quiet processor operation using a sophisticated grid of smart sensors.- Monitors CPU temperature resource usage and power draw- Adaptive control optimizes power draw for any workload- Minimized power consumption reduces system heat and noisePrecision BoostFine-tuned processor performance adjusted in real time to meet the performance demands of your game or app.- Adjusts clockspeeds in 25MHz increments to optimize performance- Clockspeed changes can occur without pausing work- High precision tuning with 25MHz incrementsExtended Frequency RangeAutomatic extra performance boost for enthusiasts with premium systems and processor cooling.- Permits CPU speeds above and beyond ordinary Precision Boost limits- Clockspeed scales with cooling solution: air water and LN2- Fully automated; no user input required- Available on select AMD Ryzen processorsNeural Net PredictionBuilt-in artificial intelligence that primes your processor to tackle your app workload more efficiently.- A true neural network inside every AMD Ryzen processor- Builds a temporary map of how your programs use the CPU- Prepares the fastest processor pathways for your apps behaviorsSmart PrefetchLearning algorithms that predict and pre-load needed data for fast and responsive computing.- Learns how your applications access their own data- Sophisticated algorithms anticipate and pre-load that data into the AMD Ryzen processor- Vital data is ready when you are enabling peak performanceAMD VR Ready ProcessorsAMD VR-Ready processors provide confidence with the processing power required to handle advanced VR workloads.AMD Ryzen VR Ready PremiumFor users who demand a premium VR experience AMD offers high-performance Ryzen VR Ready Premium processors1. These select models meet or exceed the current top VR-HMD manufacturers Oculus Rift or HTC Vive recommended specifications for processors helping ensure the best possible experiences within the virtual worlds you choose.AMD VR Ready ProcessorIf you feel that VR is something you might want to try now or in the future AMD VR Ready processors2 provide confidence that your system has enough processing power to handle this advanced workload. These select models meet or exceed the current top VR-HMD manufacturers Oculus Rift or HTC Vive minimum specifications for processors to provide a playable experience for the user.Step 2: Make sure the Rest of the System can handle itEven though your AMD VR Ready processor provides the powerful performance you need to drive a great VR experience the rest of your system needs to be up to snuff too. That means:- At least 8GB of RAM- A VR capable graphics card like the Radeon RX 480 or GeForce GTX 970- Video Output: HDMI 1.3 (Oculus Rift) HDMI 1.4 or Displayport 1.2 (HTC Vive)- USB Ports: 3x USB 3.0 plus 1x USB 20 (Rift) 1x USB .0 (Vive)- Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit or newer- As VR Technology HMDs and other VR hardware and software evolve and/or become available these criteria may change without notice. If youre buying a pre-built system check with your PC or system manufacturer to confirm VR capabilities.