Putting AMD's Ryzen 9 3900 In a Laptop

June 27, 2024

Even though AMD has already released its Ryzen Mobile 4000 Series of processors, Origin PC has gone one step further for their new AMD gaming laptop, assuming a machine that uses AMD's Ryzen 3000 desktop processors. Dubbed the EON15-X AMD, the high-end gaming laptop is available with a choice of three different Ryzen 3000 desktop SKUs, including the 12 core Ryzen 9 3900. And yet even with a desktop class processor, this isn't a luggable, desktop-type laptop; the 15-inch notebook is only 1.2-inches thick and weighs less than 6 pounds.

Thew new EON15-X AMD is the latest update to Origin PC's lineup of EON15 gaming laptops, with a specific emphasis on supporting AMD's Ryzen desktop processors. The EON15-X AMD is in 6, 8, and 12 core configurations, which is perfect for gamers and content creators looking to utilize the multi-core performance of AMD's 7 nm Zen 2 architecture. This is paired with various memory configurations, with the notebook able to accomodate up to 64 GB of DDR4-2666.

And since this is a gaming laptop, it's of course equipped with high-end display and GPU options. The EON15-X AMD comes with a 15.6" 1080p 144 Hz screen which is fitting given current trends in gaming laptops, as we as being a good fit for what resolutions current-generation mobile GPUs can handle. Speaking of GPUs, Origin PC is offering users a choice between an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB, and a GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB graphics card; both NVIDIA cards are full-size.

Overall, Origin is offering a fairly comprehensive set of customizations on its official product page. Along with the memory options mentioned earlier, the laptop offers support for up to two M.2 SSDs, and a single HDD bay which can accommodate SATA based drives, resulting in a plethora of storage options. In a maximum configuration, the EON15-X AMD supports up to 2 TB NVMe Gen4 drives, M.2 SATA based 2 TB drives, and up to 4 TB of SATA SSDs which can be configured within the customizer.

Origin PC EON15-X AMD Specifications
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 3.6 GHz Base, 4.2 GHz Boost AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 3.6 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Boost AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12-Core, 3.8 GHz Base, 4.6 GHz Boost
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8 GB
Display	15.6" IPS FHD 1080p 144 Hz
Memory	Origin Approved DDR4-2400 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (4 x 4 GB) 32 GB (4 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) G.Skill Ripjaws DDR4-2400 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) Kingston HyperX Impact DDR4-2400 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 64 GB (4 x 16 GB) Kingston HyperX Impact DDR4-2666 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 64 GB (4 x 16 GB)
Storage	NVMe Up To 2 TB M.2 SATA Up To 2 TB SATA SSD Up To 4 TB
Networking	Intel AX200 Wi-Fi 6 + BT 5.0
Ports	1 x USB 3.2 G2 Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4) 2 x USB 3.1 G2 Type-A 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x 3.5 mm Phono/Mic 1 x 3.5 mm Mic 1 x HDMI TM Output 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Output 1 x RJ-45
Battery>	62 Wh Li-ion
Dimensions (WxDxH)	14.2 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches
Weight	5.9 lbs
Price (USD)	Starts at $1624

On the connectivity front, the Origin PC EON15-X AMD has plenty to shout about with two USB 3.1 G2 Type-A ports, one USB 2.0 port, and a USB 3.2 G2 Type-C port with DisplayPort 1.4 alt mode functionality. Supporting up to three external screens, including the Type-C DisplayPort 1.4 output, and included Mini DisplayPort 1.4 output, with a single HDMI TM video output also present. Gamers looking for RGB are in luck with a full-size customizable keyboard with integrated RGB LEDs and a touchpad which includes an embedded fingerprint reader for extra security.

The Origin PC EON15-X AMD AMD

Users with deep pockets can also add a bit of flair to their system, as Origin PC offers painting and customization options for the EON15-X AMD. Its HD UV printing service starts at $149, with a metallic finish starting at $175. Origin PC even offer a custom hydro dipping option which begins at $199.

The Origin PC EON15-X AMD is currently available from the Origin PC website with prices starting at $1624 for the base model, with the price when fully customized can easily surpass $3400.

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