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AMD is expanding its RDNA 4m GPU architecture with the addition of new targets, GFX1171 and GFX1172, now integrated into the LLVM compiler. These GPUs, expected to power the upcoming Medusa Point APUs, share the same instruction set as GFX1170 and signal a strategic evolution for future AI and gaming workloads. With support for FSR 4, FP8/BF8, WMMA, and SWMMAC, the architecture marks a significant leap in integrated graphics performance and machine learning capabilities.
AMD Medusa Point with Zen 6 and RDNA 4m: Next-Gen APU Spotted in Geekbench
AMD's upcoming mobile APU series, Ryzen AI 500 (codenamed 'Medusa Point'), has surfaced in the Geekbench database. Based on the new Zen 6 architecture, the chip features ten cores, 32 MB L3 cache, and is manufactured using TSMC's 2-nm process. Early benchmarks reveal impressive efficiency, approaching that of the Strix Point despite significantly lower clock speeds. Additionally, FP16 support for AI workloads has been spotted for the first time.
AMD Ryzen AI 400: Reduced PCIe Lanes for Desktop APUs, Integrated GPU Limited to x8
AMD's new Ryzen AI 400 desktop APUs are built on cut-down chips and offer up to 12 usable PCIe 4.0 lanes, limiting expansion options for graphics cards and storage devices. The integrated graphics processors are restricted to an x8 connection, potentially affecting performance in demanding applications. This marks a reduction compared to previous models and raises questions about the future of AMD's APU strategy.
AMD Ryzen AI 400: New Desktop APUs with Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 for AM5 Socket Arrive in 2026
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen AI 400 APUs for desktop PCs, featuring Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 graphics, which will be available in socketed form for the AM5 socket for the first time. The Pro series includes twelve models with TDPs from 35 to 65 watts, based on the Gorgon Point design and equipped with a 50 TOPS NPU. Initially, the processors will only be available in OEM prebuilt systems, not for the DIY market. Additionally, MSI has introduced a new AIO liquid cooling prototype optimized for AMD's AM5 platform.
AMD Ryzen AI 400 'Gorgon Point' Expected to Launch Early 2026 on AM5 Platform
AMD is set to launch the Ryzen AI 400 series, codenamed 'Gorgon Point', in early 2026, potentially as early as Q1, on the AM5 platform. The desktop APUs will feature up to 12 Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, a 16 CU RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and a 60 TOPS NPU, sharing silicon with the mobile Strix Point APUs but with enhanced clock speeds and power management. The processors are designed to deliver high performance for AI workloads and integrated graphics, marking a significant upgrade for the AM5 ecosystem.
AMD has delayed the release of its next-generation Ryzen processors, codenamed 'Olympic Ridge' with Zen 6 architecture, to 2027 due to challenges with DDR5 memory supply and supply chains. The processors will use the AM5 socket, feature up to 24 cores, 48 MB of L3 cache per CCD, and support AVX-512 for consumer applications. Meanwhile, AMD is also developing the Ryzen 500-Series 'Medusa Point' APU, which will include a mobile-optimized RDNA 4m integrated GPU with FSR 4 support and LPDDR6 memory, with the 'Medusa Halo' variant expected to use the more powerful RDNA 5 architecture.