AMD has released the Ryzen AI300 series codenamed Strix Point, which brings triple architecture updates, but many are eagerly awaiting Strix Halo. This new version not only introduces three new architectures but also boasts significantly higher specifications, especially with its groundbreaking integrated graphics.

Among the latest Ryzen AI software, AMD has clearly listed the code name of Strix Halo (abbreviated as STXH) and the corresponding device ID. It also includes the previous generation Phoenix (PHX) and the newly-released Strix Point (STX). Interestingly, Strix Point is divided into two versions: A0 and B0, although the differences remain unclear.

Strix Halo will feature up to 16 Zen5 cores, likely all being standard versions, rather than a mix of Zen5 and Zen5c. Its RDNA3.5 architecture-based integrated graphics will include up to 40 CU units, which is 1.5 times more than Strix Point.

Reportedly, its performance is comparable to the mobile version of the RTX 4060, and possibly even close to the RTX 4070!

We remain skeptical about these claims. Achieving RTX 4060 levels of performance might be possible with optimal power consumption and high-frequency memory, but real-world gaming performance will likely be weaker.

The NPU remains unchanged, with a maximum computing power of 50 TOPS—Strix Point's latest Ryzen AI9HX375 has been forcibly increased to 55 TOPS.

Additionally, AMD has introduced a new name "Krackan" (also known as Krackan Point) for the first time.

While sharing architectural similarities with the Strix series, Krackan Point targets the mainstream market with lower specifications, including 4 Zen5s, 4 Zen5c, and 8 integrated graphics units. The NPU remains the same.

Strix Point and Krackan Point are both expected to be officially unveiled at CES 2025 early next year.