Tesla switches from Intel to AMD chip for its Model Y in China

Soon: Tesla reportedly changed the chipmaker for its Model Y infotainment system from Intel to AMD, aligning it with the Model S and X. It appears that the Model Y with Ryzen chip is only available to buyers in China at the moment. . , although it is not clear if it will expand to other regions.

Electrek reports that the Shanghai-made 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance has undergone several updates, including changing the chip in its infotainment system from current Intel to an AMD Ryzen alternative.

We don’t know if the new Model Y chip will be the same Ryzen APU found in the Tesla Model S and Model X, but it seems likely. At this year’s Computex event, Tesla revealed that the APU with its Navi 23-based graphics allowed games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 to be played on the infotainment system. Tesla also said it offers the same “10 teraflops” of performance as the PlayStation 5.

Vehicle manufacturers have been hit hard by the global chip shortage, with several automakers forced to shut down production at plants temporarily. Intel, which has its own factories, has not been as affected by the shortage as AMD, but it could be that Tesla wants to use more than one supplier to try to reduce the impact of the crisis. The Ryzen option is probably cheaper than Intel’s too.

In addition to the new chip, those who have received a Tesla Model Y Performance in China have noted the 16V lithium-ion auxiliary battery and laminated glass on the front and rear of the EV crossover.

In other Tesla news, fans of CEO Elon Musk can now buy a bust and iPhone 13 Pro Caviar that immortalize the billionaire, priced at $ 3,220 and $ 6,760, respectively.