AMD's Ryzen 9000G and Future APU Roadmap: Zen 5, RDNA 3.5, and AI Enhancements

AMD Ryzen 9000G APUs rumored to launch in Q4 for AM5 motherboards

Ryzen 9000G can potentially be the first Microsoft Copilot+ certified APUs for desktops. Last CES saw AMD unveil its Ryzen 8000G lineup of APUs for AM5, bringing together speedy Zen 4 cores alongside the first RDNA-based graphics engine to desktops, succeeding their Vega-powered predecessors. Hardware leaker HXL suggests a potential successor is expected for a Q4 launch later this year, with the likely designation of Ryzen 9000G. Other details regarding the core architecture and silicon have not been detailed, so we'll primarily have to rely on guesswork. Ryzen 8000G APUs were based on AMD's Phoenix silicon and featured Zen 4 cores, while some models down the stack included both Zen 4 and smaller Zen 4c cores. Similar to the Ryzen 7040 APUs for laptops, AMD equipped these processors with up to 12 RDNA 3-based CUs (Compute Units) capable of basic 1080p gaming. This is thanks to the inclusion of DDR5 support on AM5, which is also considered why AMD likely skipped porting Rembrandt to AM4, as it was limited to DDR4. Zen 5-based mobile APUs are divided into Strix Point for the high-end and Krackan Point for the mid-range. AMD is expected to reuse the same silicon for the Ryzen 9000G family, giving us an inkling about the specs. Strix Point tops 12 hybrid cores (four Zen 5 + eight Zen 5c) in a dual-CCX layout, alongside a beefy 16 Compute Unit iGPU (Radeon 890M) based on RDNA 3.5. Krackan Point drops this to eight hybrid cores (four Zen 5 + four Zen 5c). While we're still awaiting die shots for confirmation, it's suggested that all eight hybrid cores in Krackan Point share the same 16MB cache pool (single-CCX), similar to AMD's budget Phoenix 2 offerings. We find a Radeon 860M solution on the graphics end, outfitted with eight RDNA 3.5-based Compute Units. Both families have an XDNA 2 NPU capable of dishing 50 TOPS of AI performance. If our assumptions prove accurate, AMD might be in the running to deliver the first Copilot+ certified desktop offerings with these chips. As AMD reportedly plans a Strix Point refresh with Gorgon Point (Ryzen AI 400?) in 2026, they can leverage surplus Ryzen AI 300 silicon for Ryzen 9000G APUs. While still no more than a guess, this is a pretty significant uptick in specifications and, thus, performance over existing Phoenix APUs on desktops. It's unlikely, however, that we'll see something like Strix Halo ported to AM5 anytime soon, mainly due to its size, design, and cost. Ryzen 9000G is likely among the last Zen 5 offerings, as AMD is expected to march on to Zen 6 in 2026.

AMD Gorgon Point 2026 Mobile Processor: Zen 5/5c, RDNA 3.5, and 55+ AI TOPS

A detailed presentation of AMD's upcoming mobile processor, "Gorgon Point," provides a technical outline for the device expected to launch in 2026. Emphasizing incremental improvements, the processor is engineered as the successor to the Ryzen AI 300 "Strix Point." It maintains a largely similar intellectual property portfolio by combining up to 12 CPU cores built on either the Zen 5 or Zen 5c architecture with an integrated GPU that employs the RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, and a neural processing unit based on the XDNA 2 platform. Although the overall design remains consistent with previous models, AMD's documentation highlights notable enhancements in both single-threaded and multithreaded performance. These improvements are likely due to increased clock speeds and potential architectural modifications -- possibly upgrading Zen 5 cores to include 512-bit floating point support, in contrast to the previous generation's 256-bit design. In parallel, the NPU performance has been boosted to deliver more than 55 AI TOPS across all Ryzen AI SKU tiers. The leaked slides also outline key compatibility and performance aspects for "Gorgon Point." The hybrid core configuration appears to combine high-performance cores with energy-efficient alternatives, maintaining a balance between performance and power consumption. These technical details suggest that while the processor's overall architectural components are preserved, its performance profile is significantly refined to meet higher computational demands. The brief documentation also addresses power management improvements, which are crucial for mobile applications that require both high efficiency and reliability. This engineering approach reinforces the idea that the new processor is tailored to sustain demanding mobile computing environments, offering a predictable evolution from "Strix Point" without a complete redesign. Finally, the briefing also touches on system integration and potential market considerations. Although no pricing or direct currency conversions are specified in the technical materials, any cost figures mentioned in yuan in associated communications should be converted to US dollars using the current exchange rates. AMD's approach in the presentation underlines an objective effort to address specific performance benchmarks -- such as enhanced single-threaded execution and increased AI throughput -- while ensuring compatibility with existing development ecosystems. This evaluation serves as a technical roadmap for system integrators and developers looking to assess the impact of "Gorgon Point" on future mobile computing Sources: Naver, harukaze5719 (Twitter), videocardz, tpu

Fourth Quarter 2025: AMD to Introduce Ryzen 9000G Processors

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000G series, known as Strix Point, is set to be introduced later in 2025, with most of the buzz coming from its use of the Zen 5 architecture. This series isn't about a complete overhaul of desktop CPUs but rather a focused upgrade for APUs. The processors build on the performance seen in the Ryzen 9000 series, offering better integrated graphics and neural processing capabilities. Early indications point out that while the current Ryzen 8000G series (Phoenix) offers up to 8 cores and 16 threads, the new Ryzen 9000G might feature more cores or improved efficiency. It's clear that AMD is refining its existing architecture to better support both routine computing tasks and more demanding AI applications, all without completely changing the design playbook that has worked well in previous generations. On the technical side, the Ryzen 9000G series is expected to include enhancements from RDNA 3.5 for graphics and XDNA 2 for additional processing capabilities. These updates were first seen in the Ryzen AI 300 series designed for notebooks, and they serve as a solid foundation for this new launch. The improvements in the integrated GPU and NPU performance are set to benefit users who rely on their systems for both standard operations and more graphics-intensive tasks. Although AMD hasn't released all the detailed specs yet -- such as benchmark numbers or thermal management insights -- the focus is on gradually improving energy efficiency and computational performance using the mature Zen 5 platform. Looking ahead, the Ryzen 9000G series is expected to be formally detailed during key industry events like Computex 2025. Source: hxl

AMD's next-gen 'Gorgon Point' APUs leaked: Zen 5, RDNA 3.5 refresh expected in 2026

TL;DR: AMD is developing the Gorgon Point APU series, featuring Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5, set for release in 2026. The flagship Ryzen AI 9 variant will have 12 cores, 24 threads, and 16 CUs of RDNA 3.5 GPU. Gorgon Point will enhance AI capabilities with 55+ TOPS. Future Medusa Point APUs may include Zen 6 architecture. AMD is cooking up a refreshed Ryzen AI series "Gorgon Point" APU family, based on Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5, expected to drop in 2026. In a special event hosted by LG and AMD for its next-generation Gram laptop, we have AMD's new Gorgon Point APU. The flagship Ryzen AI 9 variant of Gorgon Point will feature 12 cores and 24 threads of Zen 5 processing power, the same core and thread count as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" APU. Gorgon Point bumps the CPU clocks up to 5.2GHz+ as well as boosting L3 cache up to 36MB (up from 34MB on Strix Point). The flagship Gorgon Point APU will feature 16 CUs of RDNA 3.5 GPU, the same as what ships on Strix Point. We've also got the Ryzen AI 7 variant of Gorgon Point, which will have 8 cores and 16 threads at 5.2GHz+ and 8 CUs of RDNA 3.5, once again, the same GPU core count as its Strix Point APU counterpart. AMD's new Gorgon Point APUs have the same XDNA 2-based NPU for AI workloads, but with an increased 55+ TOPS of AI power, compared to 50 TOPS on Strix Point. We don't know what branding the new Gorgon Point APUs will fall under, but we could expect these new chips to be part of the new Ryzen AI 400 series APU family in 2026. After that, we'll have Medusa Point which is rumored to be based on the next-gen Zen 6 architecture, with a rumored 12C/24T of Zen 6 with 16-32 CUs of RDNA 3.X (upgraded) GPU on a wider 256-bit memory bus. Furthermore, rumor has it the flagship Medusa Halo APU will sport an insane 24 cores and 48 threads of Zen 6 power, with a huge 48 CUs of RDNA 3.X GPU... providing what could be RTX 5070 Ti levels of power according to leakers. AMD is on a roll with APUs with its new Strix Point and especially Strix Halo APUs, but things will really heat up with future-gen APUs in 2026 and beyond.

AMD Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI" Refresh APU Lineup Leaks Out With Higher Clocks & Over 55 TOPS NPU, Ryzen AI MAX "Medusa/Zen 6" Series Confirmed

AMD's refreshed Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI" APUs have leaked out, with the company also confirming next-gen Medusa "Ryzen AI MAX" Halo chips. LG Spills The Beans On AMD's Next-Gen Laptop Platforms: Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI" Refresh, Medusa "Ryzen AI MAX" Halo APUs, RDNA 4 Missing In Action It looks like LG is already working on laptops powered by AMD's refreshed APU lineup & they had more to talk about on next-gen products during a recent event as covered by Naver (via Harukaze 5719). Currently, AMD's mainstream Ryzen AI 300 lineup is based on the Strix Point design which comes in the higher-end Strix Halo offering too, launched under the Ryzen AI MAX series. AMD now plans to expand its lineup with new refreshed offerings under the Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI" family, which will feature several new SKUs but with minor updates. Think of it as similar to the Hawk Point family or the Ryzen 200 series. In total, there are 7 SKUs listed with only two parts, bringing in an update over the existing lineup. At the very top, we have the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX solution with the same 12 cores and 24 threads that are based on the Zen 5 architecture, 36 MB of cache, 16 RDNA 3.5 CUs, and 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes. The SKU comes with a 100 MHz higher boost clock over the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, rated at 5.2 GHz+, while the NPU TOPS are now set to 55+. Currently, AMD's fastest NPU is featured on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 with a rated compute capability of 55 AI TOPS. The other updated SKU is part of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 family with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 24 MB cache, 8 RDNA 3.5 CUs, 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, a boost clock of 5.2 GHz+, and 55+ AI TOPS through the XDNA 2 NPU. It is likely that AMD hasn't changed the XDNA architecture much on these chips and rather increased the clock rate to achieve more performance capability. Now the more important question is if these APUs will still rely on the Ryzen AI 300 nomenclature or does AMD plans on going with something different. The Medusa Point series, which arrives next year, will likely use Ryzen AI 400 series nomenclature and will leverage Zen 6 cores while the RDNA 3.5 graphics engine will be reused, as per recent reports. Gorgon Point is still being positioned as a Premium laptop offering and will stick with the FP8 socket while Medusa will use the newer FP10 socket. The addition of the entry-level Ryzen AI 3 series with NPU acceleration and four Zen 5 cores also make for an interesting segment and will definitely be a solid entry-level Copilot+ system with 50 TOPS. In terms of performance, AMD's Gorgon Point "Ryzen AI" refreshed APUs will offer up to 10% 5% improvement in single-thread and 12% improvement in multi-thread capabilities as tested within Cinebench R23. Furthermore, it is also reported that AMD's Ryzen AI MAX "Halo" offerings will see an update with Medusa in the future, so we can expect stronger Zen 6 cores and tuned RDNA 3.5 graphics for even more high-end performance on laptops. Lastly, LG is also said to have confirmed that RDNA 4 GPUs won't be arriving in laptops, which is kind of a bummer considering just how good the new Radeon RX 9000 series has been. It looks like we will see the next major Radeon update for laptops when the next-gen UDNA series arrives sometime around 2026.