AMD’s next-generation Zen 5 mobile platform is expanding fast. After the debut of Strix Point under the Ryzen AI HX 300 series, the lineup will soon include the more mainstream Krackan early next year—and the highly anticipated flagship, Strix Halo, which redefines what an integrated APU can do.
Ryzen AI Max 300 Series Lineup #
According to the latest reports, Strix Halo will launch under the Ryzen AI Max 300 series branding, featuring three models:
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — 16 Zen 5 CPU cores (likely 8x Zen 5 + 8x Zen 5c) and 40 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores
- Ryzen AI Max 390 — 12 CPU cores (likely 4+8) and 40 GPU cores
- Ryzen AI Max 385 — 8 CPU cores (likely 4+4) and 32 GPU cores
The integrated XDNA 2 NPU delivers around 50 TOPS of AI compute power, bringing Strix Halo’s total AI capability far beyond current mobile chips.
RTX 4070-Class Integrated Graphics #
Leaked performance estimates suggest Strix Halo’s iGPU will rival the mobile RTX 4060, or even the RTX 4070—a major leap for integrated graphics.
The APU can allocate up to 96GB of system memory as shared VRAM for the GPU. While most laptops will top out at 64GB, this design highlights AMD’s focus on maximizing graphics and AI performance in thin, efficient systems.
Such large memory allocation also makes Strix Halo ideal for AI workloads and edge inference tasks.
Ryzen 5 7600X3D Joins the Lineup #
Meanwhile, AMD has launched the Ryzen 5 7600X3D gaming processor in China, priced at ¥2199 (effective ¥2149 after promotion). This chip offers exceptional gaming value, outperforming even some Zen 5 models despite being based on Zen 4.
With 6 cores, 12 threads, a 102MB total cache, and just 48W gaming power consumption, it remains one of the most power-efficient gaming CPUs available.
Benchmarks show the 7600X3D outperforming the Ryzen 9 7900X3D by 4% across 10 games and beating all Zen 5 gaming chips tested by PCGH. It supports PCIe 5.0, DDR5-5200+ EXPO, and fits all AM5 motherboards, ensuring long-term platform stability through 2027+.
AMD Expands into Automotive with Artix UltraScale+ XA AU7P #
AMD has also unveiled its new Artix UltraScale+ XA AU7P, an automotive-grade FPGA designed for ADAS and digital cockpit systems.
This compact 9×9mm chip-scale package enhances I/O density and reliability, targeting automotive camera and display applications.
Analysts at Yole Intelligence estimate the ADAS camera market will grow from $2 billion in 2023 to $2.7 billion by 2029.
With this release, AMD now provides a complete portfolio of automotive chips, including Artix UltraScale+, Zynq UltraScale+, Spartan 7, and Zynq 7000—covering both FPGA and adaptive SoC applications for advanced in-vehicle computing.