AMD has quietly launched two new entry-level laptop processors, the Ryzen 3 3100U and Ryzen 5 3501U, based on the older Zen+ architecture. These chips are designed for budget-friendly laptops, offering integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics.
The Ryzen 3 3100U features 2 cores and 4 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both processors are part of the Picasso family, which originally debuted in 2019. The use of Zen+ architecture, which is several generations old, suggests AMD is targeting the lowest end of the market.
These chips are expected to power affordable laptops, providing basic computing performance for tasks like web browsing, office work, and media consumption. The inclusion of Radeon Vega 8 graphics allows for light gaming and video playback without a dedicated GPU.
As of June 2026, AMD has not made an official announcement about these processors, but they have appeared in some laptop listings and benchmarks. The move is seen as a way for AMD to compete in the ultra-budget segment against Intel's low-end offerings.
