AMD 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ Debuts with RDNA 3.5 Graphics and Zen 5 CPU Cores

AMD has unveiled its new 'Strix Halo' Ryzen AI Max+ processors at CES 2025, designed for high-performance gaming and AI workloads. These advanced APUs feature a 40-core RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU and a Zen 5 CPU architecture, promising significant performance improvements over competitors. The flagship Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model boasts 16 CPU cores, 32 threads, and supports up to 128GB of shared memory, which can be allocated for GPU use, achieving a memory throughput of 256 GB/s. AMD claims the AI Max+ delivers up to 1.4 times faster gaming performance than Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra 9 288V and up to 2.2 times better performance in AI tasks compared to the Nvidia RTX 4090, all while maintaining a lower thermal design power (TDP) of 55W. The processors are expected to be available in various configurations, with the potential for desktop versions in the future. AMD's benchmarks indicate strong performance in gaming and content creation, although real-world performance comparisons remain to be seen. The Ryzen AI Max series is set to be integrated into systems from partners like HP and Asus throughout 2025.

- AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ processors feature a 40-core RDNA 3.5 GPU and Zen 5 CPU architecture.

- The flagship model supports up to 128GB of shared memory, achieving 256 GB/s throughput.

- Claims include 1.4X faster gaming performance than Intel's top processor and 2.2X better AI performance than Nvidia's RTX 4090.

- The processors have a base TDP of 55W, indicating high power efficiency.

- Systems featuring these processors are expected to launch in 2025 from various OEMs.