➀ Microsoft has unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X, a new collaboration with Asus ROG, featuring a redesigned control scheme inspired by the standard Xbox controllers. ➁ The device is powered by a Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, capable of running AAA titles and offering higher performance than lower-power devices like the Steam Deck. ➂ The ROG Xbox Ally X is set to arrive this holiday season, but no price has been announced yet.
Recent #APU news in the semiconductor industry
➀ AMD's next generation of APUs, codenamed 'Medusa Point', is rumored to have up to 22 CPU cores; ➁ The hybrid core configuration includes high-performance, dense, and low-power cores; ➂ The integrated graphics are expected to have 8 RDNA 3.5+ CUs.
➀ AMD is rumored to be preparing the Gorgon Point APU series, a successor to the Strix Point lineup, set for a 2026 launch.
➁ The refresh is expected to offer a single-digit performance boost over the existing Strix Point offerings.
➂ Gorgon Point is said to be a drop-in replacement for Strix Point designs, supporting the same FP8 package and featuring Zen 5/5c CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU.
➀ GMKTec has announced the EVO-X2, an AI mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor.
➁ The device was showcased at the AMD Greater China Channel Summit, attended by executives like CEO Lisa Su.
➂ The EVO-X2 is said to outperform an RTX 5080 desktop GPU in DeepSeek R1 tests, and features AMD's Strix Halo APU with Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 architecture Radeon 8060S iGPU.
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 5080 in AI benchmarks, offering up to 3x faster performance.
➁ The APU has up to 128GB of VRAM and combines a 16-core, 32-thread Zen 5-based processor with 50 TOPS of AI workload performance.
➂ The APU's performance is up to 3.05x faster than a discrete GPU with less than 16GB of VRAM.
➀ AMD的下一代Medusa Point Zen 6 APUs将使用升级版的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是预期的RDNA 4、RDNA 5或UDNA。
➁ 这一决策与AMD针对笔记本电脑和游戏掌机优化性能的策略一致，注重效率和散热，而非高端游戏特性。
➂ 新的APUs将继续使用经过验证的RDNA 3.X GPU，而不是RDNA 5或UDNA。
➀ ASUS is reportedly developing new NUC Mini-PCs featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max 'Strix Halo' APUs.
➁ The new APU includes 16 cores, 32 threads, and a 40-core RDNA 3.5 GPU.
➂ These systems are part of the NUC 14 family and have been certified by the BIS.
➀ AMD claims that its Strix Halo flagship APU outperforms NVIDIA's RTX 4070 mobile GPU in various games, including Borderlands 3 and Hitman 3.
➁ The benchmarks show the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU beating the RTX 4070 by 68% in Borderlands 3 and 50% in Hitman 3.
➂ However, these results are based on AMD's own tests and the RTX 4070's performance is limited by its 65W configuration in the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 laptop.
➀ Sony's PlayStation 6 SoC is reported to be 'design complete'; ➁ The custom APU will feature a Zen 5 CPU and UDNA GPU; ➂ The console is expected to support 4K 120FPS and 8K 60FPS gaming.
➀ AMD is reportedly developing a Zen 5-based CPU with X3D cache for Sony's PlayStation 6; ➁ The new UDNA GPU architecture will enhance performance through 3D stacking; ➂ Sony's PS6 will transition from RDNA to UDNA, marking a significant upgrade in console technology.
➀ NVIDIA's next-gen AI PC processor, expected at CES 2025, was not revealed; ➁ Leaks suggest it will have performance close to GeForce RTX 5070 GPUs; ➂ The processor may feature 20 cores and be used in laptops.
➀ Acer is set to unveil its NITRO Blaze 11 and Blaze 8 gaming handhelds at CES 2025; ➁ The new devices will feature AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs, offering significant improvements over the current NITRO Blaze 7; ➂ The launch aims to position Acer as a competitor in the gaming handheld market.
➀ AMD's Ryzen AI MAX 395+ APU from the Ryzen 300 or Zen 5 family matches the performance of the desktop Ryzen 9 7950X in benchmark tests; ➁ The chip is rumored to power Asus' upcoming ROG Flow Z13 laptop; ➂ AMD's Strix Halo APU is expected to be revealed at CES next month.
➀ AMD's upcoming Ryzen Z2 Go APU is said to be exclusive to the Lenovo Legion Go S; ➁ The chip is a budget-focused APU designed for Lenovo's new handheld gaming device; ➂ It is based on AMD's 'Rembrandt-R' silicon and features a quad-core Zen 3+ CPU and an RDNA 2-based 12-CU iGPU.
➀ The Ayaneo 3 handheld introduces a new level of customization with swappable control modules; ➁ It will come in Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen 7 8840U configurations; ➂ The modular design allows for various game genres and control preferences.
➀ GPD launches the Win Max 2 (2025) with a 10.1-inch 1080p 120Hz display and AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 'Strix Point' APU; ➁ Features include 64GB LPDDR5X-7500 memory, dual M.2 SSD slots, and 4G LTE support; ➂ Priced at $1462, the device offers comprehensive connectivity options.
➀ AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 300 series APUs are on the horizon; ➁ A leak reveals the entry-level 'Krackan' chip with a 6-core configuration and 4GHz boost clock; ➂ The chip is expected to be a Ryzen AI 5 340 sample and will launch in early 2025.
➀ Valve的Proton Experimental更新为SteamOS和Linux增加了DLSS 3帧生成支持；➁ 这项更新为Steam Deck 2使用NVIDIA的新APU铺平了道路；➂ NVIDIA可能在2025年推出首款基于Arm的GeForce RTX APU，Valve可能会考虑将其用于Steam Deck 2。
➀ Intel is testing its next-gen Xe3 graphics architecture in upcoming APUs; ➁ The company is still waiting to launch its second-gen Arc desktop 'Battlemage' graphics cards; ➂ Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger mentioned a focus on integrated graphics for the future of Arc.
➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.
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