The latest rumoured AMD Ryzen Z2 processor could be used in cheap SteamOS handhelds

AMD "Ryzen Z2 A" APU Could Utilize Older "Van Gogh" RDNA 2 iGPU

Two weeks ago, unannounced APU model names—"Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" and "Ryzen Z2 A"—were leaked by Hoang Anh Phu. AMD introduced its Ryzen Z2 series at CES 2025; officially consisting of three options: Z2 Extreme, Z2 and Z2 Go. Technical make up of the two alleged new additions remained a mystery, but watchdog theorizations positioned the rumored "Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme" as the (expanded) lineup's flagship—likely due to the enablement of an integrate…

When the Steam Deck was launched in February 2022 it caused such a stir that it changed the industry’s focus on portable PC hardware consoles. What Valve offered was what gamers wanted, as it was an affordable portable console with a price that was practically half the competition. Its performance was not the best, but it was more than enough to play all kinds of video games. Now it’s been a few years and AMD has APU Ryzen dedicated to this type…

The latest rumoured AMD Ryzen Z2 processor could be used in cheap SteamOS handhelds

The Steam Deck's 'Van Gogh' APU to hit the open market?

Steam Deck's APU is reportedly the base for AMD's new Ryzen Z2 A processor

Last Updated on April 17, 2025 A new leak reveals that the upcoming Ryzen Z2 A processor is based on the ‘Van Gogh' APU that is used to power the Steam Deck. The Ryzen Z2 processors are designed for use in gaming handhelds, like the ASUS ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion Go. This APU is ...

After a very interesting and aging Van Gogh processor in Valve's Steam Deck, AMD wanted to do things big for the competition consoles, while remaining simple by offering only two processors, the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Originally proposed with the ASUS ROG Ally consoles, they found their place in relatively few machines while the Ryzen 7 7840U, similar to the second if not in the management of the TDP, will have made its hole, followed by…