AMD Introduces Strix Halo Zen 5 Mobile Processors Featuring 40 iGPUs

AMD’s upcoming Strix Halo Zen 5 mobile processors, now renamed the Ryzen AI Max series. This new lineup includes three different models, each designed to provide significant improvements in compute and graphics performance. According to reports from VideoCardz and information leaked by Golden Pig Upgrade on Weibo, these processors are expected to set a new standard for AMD’s mobile CPU lineup.

The Ryzen AI Max series includes the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Ryzen AI Max 390, and Ryzen AI Max 385. The top-of-the-line Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model features 16 Zen 5 cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (CUs), offering solid performance suitable for demanding applications. The Ryzen AI Max 390 has 12 Zen 5 cores paired with 40 CUs, while the Ryzen AI Max 385 has 8 cores and 32 CUs. It’s worth noting that all models in the series maintain a minimum of 32 CUs, which is a significant increase over the previous Strix Point series, which had 16 CUs. This upgrade brings improved graphics support and compute performance across the board.

The Strix Halo APU architecture is designed with flexibility in mind, utilizing two Core Complex Dies (CCDs), each containing 8 cores. There is also a single CCD variant, making it a viable option for gaming devices that need performance in a compact configuration. AMD has also indicated that these processors will support up to 96GB of video memory, seamlessly integrating with the Open Compute Platform (ROCm) system. This integration is expected to facilitate advanced computing tasks and optimize performance for applications that leverage AMD’s open computing technologies. The introduction of RDNA 3.5 compute units further enhances the graphics capabilities, positioning the Strix Halo series as a competitive option in the mobile processor market.