If the latest buzz is true, AMD plans to unveil its all-Zen 5 core Strix Halo series of laptop processors during CES 2025. Earlier information hinted that these chips would carry the Ryzen AI Max label to set them apart from standard Strix Point CPUs. A fresh listing on Geekbench has seemingly confirmed this, revealing essential specifications for a new Strix Halo model. Previously, we witnessed the near-flagship Ryzen AI Max 390 in action. Now, we’re getting a glimpse of its top-tier sibling.
Strix Halo CPU Details
The 16-core Strix Halo CPU has appeared on the benchmarking site, identified as the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395. The inclusion of 'Pro' indicates that this version is likely targeted at business devices. However, whether a standard version will also be released is still uncertain. It's clear this is not a final production unit, as suggested by its boost clock of 4.4 GHz. The listing indicates that this was part of an AMD testing setup rather than a laptop ready for consumers.
Performance Insights
On the Geekbench platform, the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395's 40 CU Radeon 8060S (or whatever it was previously called) GPU performs well in the Vulkan benchmark, achieving a score of 67,004. This places it between the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 (63,264) and RTX 4070 (73,707), aligning with prior expectations. With future firmware and driver updates, we can anticipate that its performance might edge closer to the RTX 4070. However, it likely won't excel in gaming, as it appears to be designed primarily for enterprise-focused tasks.
Conclusion
In summary, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 seems to be shaping up as a powerful addition to the Strix Halo lineup, though its gaming capabilities may not be its strong suit. As CES 2025 approaches, more details regarding this CPU and its potential variants will likely emerge, providing further insight into AMD's strategy in the laptop market.
