AMD Gorgon Point “Ryzen AI” Refresh APU Series Revealed: Increased Clock Speeds & Over 55 TOPS NPU, Confirmation of Ryzen AI MAX “Medusa/Zen 6” Line

Recent leaks have surfaced regarding AMD’s latest Gorgon Point “Ryzen AI”APUs, with the company also revealing its next-generation Medusa “Ryzen AI MAX”Halo processors.

AMD’s Next-Gen Laptop Processors Unveiled by LG: Gorgon Point “Ryzen AI”Refresh and Upcoming Medusa “Ryzen AI MAX”APUs

At a recent event, LG provided insights into their upcoming laptops, showcasing AMD’s refreshed APU lineup, as reported by Naver (via Harukaze 5719).

The current mainstream Ryzen AI 300 series utilizes the Strix Point architecture, which has also been included in the high-performance Strix Halo models under the Ryzen AI MAX series. AMD is now set to expand its offerings with the refreshed Gorgon Point “Ryzen AI”models that promise a selection of new WeUs featuring slight updates akin to the previous Hawk Point family or Ryzen 200 series.

AMD Ryzen AI APU — Image Source: Naver (via Harukaze5719)

The Gorgon Point series will introduce a total of seven new WeUs, with key highlights including the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX, which features 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, 36 MB of cache, 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units (CUs), and 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes. The Ryzen AI 9 HX boasts a boost clock that exceeds its predecessor’s by 100 MHz, reaching 5.2 GHz+, while its neural processing unit (NPU) tops at a remarkable 55 AI TOPS.

The other refreshed WeU, the AMD Ryzen AI 7, sports 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 24 MB cache, offering similar specifications to its counterpart. With a boost clock of 5.2 GHz+ and 55+ AI TOPS powered by an XDNA 2 NPU, this WeU seems to maintain its architecture while enhancing clock speeds for better performance.

AMD Ryzen AI 7 APU — Image Source: Naver (via Harukaze5719)

A crucial point of inquiry is whether the new APUs will retain the Ryzen AI 300 designation, as AMD looks toward the future with the Medusa Point series set for release next year. This upcoming series is expected to adopt the Ryzen AI 400 nomenclature and will incorporate Zen 6 cores, while still utilizing the RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture.

The Gorgon Point series will continue to target premium laptops, leveraging the FP8 socket, whereas the Medusa series is anticipated to utilize the next-generation FP10 socket. Furthermore, an entry-level Ryzen AI 3 series with NPU acceleration and four Zen 5 cores is expected, creating a robust option for budget-conscious users, boasting a projected 50 AI TOPS.

In terms of performance enhancements, the Gorgon Point “Ryzen AI”refreshed APUs are projected to deliver approximately a 10-12% boost in multi-threaded performance, as assessed through Cinebench R23 benchmarks.

AMD Performance Metrics — Image Source: Naver (via Harukaze5719)

Additionally, reports suggest that the Ryzen AI MAX “Halo”series will also undergo a refresh with Medusa in the future, indicating expected performance gains with next-gen Zen 6 cores and optimized RDNA 3.5 graphics for high-end laptop applications. Notably, LG confirmed that RDNA 4 GPUs will not be available in the laptop segment, which is a disappointment given the impressive capabilities of the new Radeon RX 9000 series. The anticipated update for Radeon laptops will likely align with the launch of the UDNA series around 2026.

AMD Ryzen AI “Gorgon Point”APU Specifications:

SKU	Cores / Threads	Boost Clock	Cache	NPU	GPU	Lanes	TDP
Ryzen AI 9 HX	12 / 24	5.2 GHz+	36 MB	55+ TOPS	16 WITH RDNA 3.5	16 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 9	10 / 20	5.0 GHz	34 MB	50 TOPS	12 WITH RDNA 3.5	16 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 7	8 / 16	5.2 GHz+	24 MB	55+ TOPS	8 WITH RDNA 3.5	16 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 7	8 / 16	5.0 GHz	24 MB	50 TOPS	8 WITH RDNA 3.5	16 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 5	6 / 12	4.8 GHz	22 MB	50 TOPS	4 WITH RDNA 3.5	16 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 5	6 / 12	4.7 GHz	14 MB	50 TOPS	4 WITH RDNA 3.5	14 PCIe Gen4	15-45W
Ryzen AI 3	4 / 8	4.6 GHz	12 MB	50 TOPS	2 WITH RDNA 3.5	14 PCIe Gen4	15-45W