# Quiet Power-Efficient Processors The Latest AMD Desktop APUs Offer Quiet High-Performance By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-apu References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/amd-a10-7890k-athlon-x4-880k-processors-unveiled-02-03-2016/) & [amd](http://www.amd.com/en-us) The latest [AMD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd) desktop APUs are intended to provide gamers the ability to experience high-performance straight out of the box. Including the AMD A10-7890K and Athlon X4 880K processors, the components are outfitted with the brand's latest cooling system that's [almost totally silent during operation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arctic-senza). Planned to become available at the end of March 2016, the AMD desktop APUs will help users to maintain their personal and professional interests with ease. Offering users the ability to stream [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin-the-competitor) games on their Windows 10 PC, the APUs provide smooth graphics and efficient operation for nearly any task. Although some believe the PC market is experiencing a downturn because of smartphones and tablets, this new release from AMD identifies newfound interest in the desktop world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-performance Desktop Apus:** The latest AMD APUs offer gamers high-performance straight out of the box, with the ability to stream Xbox One games on their Windows 10 PC. - **Silent Cooling Systems:** AMD's latest cooling system is nearly silent during operation, offering users a quiet computing experience. - **Renewed Interest in Desktops:** The release of AMD's latest desktop APUs indicates a newfound interest in desktop computing despite the popularity of smartphones and tablets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Industry:** The high-performance desktop APUs and ability to stream Xbox One games on a PC provides opportunities for gaming industry professionals to enhance user experiences. - **Computer Hardware Industry:** AMD's silent cooling system and latest desktop APUs present opportunities for the computer hardware industry to improve the computing experience for users seeking high-performance and quiet operation. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The renewed interest in desktop computing and AMD's latest desktop APUs offer opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to innovate and provide new products to meet consumer demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Computer Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd.md) - [Handheld PC-Focused Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-extreme.md) - [AI-Powered PC Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-ai-processors.md) - [Ultra-Fast Desktop CPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amd-8600g.md) - [Ryzen AI Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-ai-chips.md) - [High-Powered Gaming Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-7-5800x3d.md) - [AI-Ready APUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-7-8700g.md) - [AI-Ready Laptop Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-8000.md) - [Next-Gen Desktop Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryzen-7000.md)