The Ryzen 9000G series from AMD appears to be a mere refresh of the previous 8000G lineup, which could leave entry-level gaming enthusiasts disappointed. AMD has a history of rebranding older processors with new names, creating skepticism about the true advancements with their upcoming chips.

A post on Chiphell cited by a user on X raised doubts about the expected performance improvements of this new line. They suggested that the Ryzen 9000G chips might only sport increased clock speeds without any substantial architectural upgrades. In past instances, AMD has launched products that seem new but are actual iterations of existing technology; a notable example being the recent Ryzen 8000HX lineup, which didn’t incorporate the next-gen Zen 5 architecture but reused older components.

An entry-level gaming setup using the Ryzen 7 8700G is still recommended, but with its price around $280, many wonder if the Ryzen 9000G will be priced any lower, especially given AMD’s current market strategy that favors higher profit margins on gaming CPUs.

This anticipated chip series could either lose market interest or spark frustration among consumers expecting significant innovation. It’s unclear whether AMD might halt the 9000G lineup’s rollout if they find their next-generation technology inadequate for launch.