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  • AMD Strix Halo iGPU Naming Scheme Leaked: What to Expect

    AMD Strix Halo iGPU Naming Scheme Leaked: What to Expect

    The AMD Strix Halo series isn’t officially announced by the company yet, but people are eagerly waiting for its reveal at the CES 2025 event. Recently, a chipset driver hinted that the new APUs will carry the Ryzen AI Max 300 name, and now a fresh leak has revealed potential names for the upcoming iGPUs.

    Details from the Leak

    This information comes from a reputable Chinese leaker known as Golden Pig Upgrade. According to this source, the new RDNA 3.5 iGPUs in the Strix Point series will fall under the Radeon 8000S branding. The highest-end model is believed to be the Radeon 8060S, which is rumored to have 40 Compute Units (CUs).

    To put this in context, the Radeon 890M within the Strix Point series includes 16 CUs, and based on our testing, it provides up to an 18% performance boost compared to the Radeon 780M in gaming scenarios. With the expected 40 CUs for the Radeon 8060S, its performance increase could be even greater.

    Mid-range Options

    The mid-tier iGPU in this lineup is expected to be called the Radeon 8050S, featuring 32 CUs, which is again an improvement over the Radeon 890M. Notably, the leak mentions that there will be one iGPU equipped with 16 CUs, but its specific name hasn’t been revealed yet.

    In addition to the naming of the iGPUs, the leak also gives insight into the APUs that will debut in the Strix Halo series. Golden Pig Upgrade indicates that there will be four models, with the entry-level version having six Zen 5 cores, while the top variant is rumored to include 16 Zen 5 cores (the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X currently priced at $382.55 on Amazon). More detailed specifications can be seen in the attached image below.

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  • Strix Halo Gaming Laptops: Specs, Performance, and Release Info

    Strix Halo Gaming Laptops: Specs, Performance, and Release Info

    AMD’s Strix Halo and Ryzen AI Max 300 APUs are projected to launch at CES 2025, presenting three unique products.

    Powerhouse Specifications

    These new APUs are anticipated to include up to 16 Zen 5 cores and a robust RDNA 3.5 iGPU that competes with dedicated laptop GPUs. According to a recent leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead, the Strix Halo APUs will be introduced under the “Ryzen AI Max Pro” label. The leaker has also verified the specifications, iGPU performance, and the timeline for the Strix Halo machines.

    Key Features

    Focusing on the key specifications, MLID has confirmed that the leading Strix Halo APU, likely to be named Ryzen AI Max+ 395, will have 16 Zen 5 cores, a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and a TDP of 120 W. Furthermore, the Strix Halo APUs are said to support LPDDR5X 8533 MT/s memory, with a maximum memory capacity of 128 GB.

    The 128 GB memory option is primarily intended for workstation use. Systems with this memory capacity are expected to launch in Q2 2025, while models featuring 32 and 64 GB are anticipated for a Q1 2025 release.

    Launch Timeline

    Regarding the launch timeline, MLID suggests that after their reveal at CES, workstations with the Ryzen AI Max APUs will arrive in Q1, followed by gaming laptops in Q2 2025. The leaker adds that should these new APUs gain popularity, we might see Strix Halo small form factor Mini PCs in the future.

    While the 16-core Zen 5 CPU plays a significant role in the Strix Halo design, the new RDNA 3.5 iGPU is clearly the highlight. MLID reaffirms the claim from June 2024 that the iGPU performance matches that of RTX 4070 laptop GPUs, indicating that the flagship Strix Halo “at minimum trades blows” with the RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

    If the Strix Halo iGPU indeed performs similarly to the RTX 4070 laptop, it would represent a remarkable leap from the current AMD leader, the Radeon 890M, and would place the company well ahead of the Intel Arc 140V. However, it is important to note that we cannot directly compare these iGPUs as the Strix Halo will likely consume more power.

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  • AMD Chipset Driver Confirms Ryzen AI Max 300 for Strix Halo

    AMD Chipset Driver Confirms Ryzen AI Max 300 for Strix Halo

    The Strix Point series from AMD has made its debut with two Zen 5 APUs, both categorized under the Ryzen AI 300 series. Recently, AMD introduced the AI Pro 300 series aimed at business customers, and now they have revealed the naming conventions for the upcoming Strix Halo series.

    Naming Confirmation

    As earlier speculated, Strix Halo APUs will be part of the Ryzen AI Max 300 series. This was confirmed through the latest AMD chipset driver (V6.10.02.1849). Although AMD has yet to provide more details, recent leaks indicate that the new series will launch with three APUs.

    Top-of-the-Line Specs

    The premier model in this lineup is expected to be the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, boasting 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics processor (iGPU) with 40 compute units (CUs). In comparison, the higher-end Radeon 890M found in the existing Strix Point series has 16 CUs and can run most games smoothly at 1080p with medium to high settings.

    With its 40 CUs, the upcoming RDNA 3.5 iGPU in the Strix Halo could deliver an even superior gaming experience. It may even rival the performance of dedicated GPUs found in upper mid-range gaming laptops, like the Alienware m16 R2, currently priced at $1,451.99 on Best Buy.

    Additional Models

    In addition to the AI Max+ 395, the Ryzen AI Max 300 series is believed to include two other APUs. One of these is the AI Max 390, which is said to have 12 Zen 5 cores and the same iGPU as the flagship model. The entry-level option is rumored to be the AI Max 385, featuring an 8-core CPU and a 32 CUs iGPU, which doubles the GPU cores compared to the Radeon 890M.

    AMD has not officially confirmed these specifications, nor have they provided a launch timeline. However, earlier reports suggest that the Strix Point series might officially launch at CES 2025.

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