AMD's upcoming high-end APU, the Strix Halo, set to release early next year and branded as the Ryzen AI MAX 300 series, will feature an unparalleled blend of up to 40 GPU units, enhanced with the cutting-edge RDNA 3.5 architecture. This powerful combination is rumored to provide formidable competition against the mobile RTX 4070.
Recent leaks suggest that Strix Halo's integrated graphics will adopt the name Radeon 8000S series. This marks a distinct departure from the older Radeon 800M/900M naming conventions, aligning instead with the upcoming generation of discrete graphics cards, designated as the RDNA4 RX 8000 series.
Within the Strix Halo series, three models have been identified: Leading the pack is the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395, boasting a robust 16-core, 32-thread CPU matched with a 40-unit GPU, officially named Radeon 8060S.
Meanwhile, the Ryzen AI MAX 390 offers a configuration of 12 cores, 24 threads, and 40 GPU units, also taking the name Radeon 8060S.
Finally, the Ryzen AI MAX 385 is equipped with 8 cores, 16 threads, and 32 GPU units, bearing the designation Radeon 8050S.
Each model comes with a corresponding PRO commercial version, with seemingly uniform numbering and specifications across these versions.
New to the scene is the Ryzen AI MAX PRO 380, featuring 6 cores, 12 threads, and 16 GPU units. Its designation is yet unknown, possibly Radeon 8040S, and it remains unclear if there will be a consumer version available.
It is worth noting that the Ryzen AI MAX 300 series does not include a "9 or 7" sequence in its lineup.
The anticipation to experience the performance of the Radeon 8000S series firsthand is immense!