The specifications for AMD’s upcoming APU lineups, Strix Point and Strix Halo, have been leaked, revealing impressive performance capabilities. These new APUs with Zen 5 cores are designed for thin laptops but are expected to deliver performance comparable to some of the best budget graphics cards, all without the need for a discrete GPU.
Although AMD has not officially announced the specs for Strix Point (STX) and Strix Halo (STX Halo) yet, leaked information from HKEPC and shared by VideoCardz reveals the maximum specs for each lineup. Strix Point is rumored to launch this year, while Strix Halo, offering significantly more power, is expected in 2025.
STX APUs are rumored to feature up to 12 Zen 5 cores, 24 threads, and 16 compute units (CUs) based on RDNA 3.5 architecture. Additionally, there’s 12MB of L2 cache, 24MB of L3 cache, and AMD’s XDNA 2 AI accelerator capable of up to 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS). These upgrades mark a significant improvement over previous generations.
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Strix Halo is the more exciting lineup, especially in terms of graphics performance. With up to 16 cores, 32 threads, and 40 RDNA 3.5 CUs, this APU is set to rival mainstream graphics cards, surpassing even the AMD RX 7600 XT. The XDNA2 NPU in Strix Halo offers up to 60 TOPS, highlighting a significant leap in performance over previous models.
With the potential for high-level graphics performance, thin-and-light laptops could become viable gaming devices. Additionally, if these APUs are adapted for handheld gaming systems like the Asus ROG Ally, it could revolutionize portable gaming experiences.
As more information about Zen 5 emerges, including recent motherboard updates, it’s evident that AMD and its partners are gearing up for the launch. While official release dates are still pending, it’s likely that AMD will showcase Zen 5 at this year’s Computex event in June, potentially introducing desktop variants and offering insights into RDNA 4.
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