Minisforum Unveils World’s First AMD Hawk Point “Ryzen 8000” APU Powered Tablet

Minisforum has unveiled the world's first AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APU-powered tablet design which will be launching early next year.

Last month, Minisforum held an event where it teased its next-gen and first AMD Ryzen-powered AI tablet. This new design was going to be a full-blown Windows 11 tablet with a focus on its AI power enabled through the use of Ryzen AI hardware. Now the company has confirmed that not only are Ryzen tablets on the way but they will be packing the next-gen Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs in 22 and 28W designs.

The AMD Hawk Point APUs will be part of the Ryzen 8000 family and be a slight refresh of the current Ryzen 7040 Phoenix APUs. These new APUs will feature Zen 4 cores and RDNA 3.5 GPU cores while keeping the same core configurations intact. Besides the RDNA 3.5 GPU, another aspect that will be upgraded on the new APUs is the XDNA engine which will allow for better AI capabilities & help keep AMD competitive with Intel's NPU/VPU on its upcoming Meteor Lake CPUs.

Press Release: Minisforum, a renowned innovator in the world of focusing on creating desktop PC solutions, foreshowed its first AMD Windows 2-in-1 tablet V3 last month, and recently there has been more news about the specific specifications of this tablet.

Powerful AMD Hawk Point "Ryzen 8000" APU

At the heart of the Minisforum V3 lies the formidable AMD Hawk Point 22-28W processor, delivering unparalleled performance and efficiency for a seamless user experience.

Blazing-Fast Storage and Versatile Ports

With 6400 MHz of storage speed, the Minisforum V3 ensures lightning-fast data access and retrieval. The device also features a comprehensive selection of ports, including 2 x USB4, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1 x SD UHS-II, and 1 x Type-C DP-in Only, making connectivity a breeze for users.

Cutting-Edge Connectivity

Keeping users connected is Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity.

Enhanced Security

For enhanced security and convenience, the Minisforum V3 integrates a fingerprint sensor into the power button and supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

Immersive Display and Audio

The 14-inch QHD+ display with a stunning 165Hz refresh rate ensures vibrant visuals and smooth interactions. The device also features a powerful speaker setup, with 2x high speakers and 2x low speakers, delivering immersive audio quality.

High-Resolution Cameras

Capture moments with precision using the 2-megapixel front camera, equipped with Windows Hello support for facial recognition, and a 5-megapixel rear camera for high-quality photos and video.

Long-Lasting Battery

With a battery capacity greater than 50Wh, the Minisforum V3 ensures extended usage without constant recharging, perfect for on-the-go professionals and content creators.

Precision Stylus Support

The Minisforum V3 is compatible with MPP2.0 stylus technology, offering 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity for accurate and responsive stylus input. Please note that the provided specifications are preliminary and subject to change.

More importantly, the preliminary ID design drawing of V3 has been exposed. The overall design adopts a minimalist business style, and the two air inlets on the back are decorated with numerous small round holes.

Minisforum continues to be at the forefront of technological innovation, and the Minisforum V3 AMD AI 2-in-1 Tablet is a testament to their commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to their customers.