AMD Strix Point Set to Launch on AM5 Platform, According to AGESA 1.2.7.0 Firmware Update

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Source Reliability: 4/5 Corroboration Level: 3/5 Technical Validation: 4/5 Timeline Accuracy: 3/5

Recent developments indicate increasing evidence surrounding the upcoming RDNA 3.5-based APUs from AMD, suggesting a potential release of 12-core Zen 5 APUs designed for the AM5 platform.

New AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.0 Firmware Suggests AMD’s Release of Strix Point APUs for AM5

In a recent post, we mentioned the preparation of AGESA BIOS 1.2.7.0 to support AMD’s Krackan Point APUs on the AM5 platform. However, industry insiders are suggesting that AMD may introduce a more robust Strix Point APU family for desktop systems. The Krackan Point APUs, primarily targeted at budget-conscious users, do not compete against the better-performing Strix Point models, which are expected to deliver enhanced gaming capabilities.

Display of Hex editor showcasing STRIX and AMD text with highlighted section. — Image Credit: @9550pro

Even the flagship Radeon 890M from the Strix Point lineup has shown limitations in achieving optimal performance in current gaming titles. Without substantial advancements over the previous Phoenix Point series, known as Ryzen 8000G, enthusiasts may not experience meaningful upgrades. Fortunately, credible leakers, including @9550pro, suggest that Strix Point could indeed make its way to the AM5 platform soon.

A software interface displaying significant binary file elements such as AmdVersionDxe and CbsBaseDxeRPL highlighted. — Image Credit: @xgfancz

Evidence from a leaker’s post on X shows the presence of “STRIX”in a Hex Editor screenshot, which outlines details of the AMD’s BIOS/UEFI binary. Confirmation from another user, @xgfancz, showcasing screenshots of the AGESA 1.2.0.3g/1.2.7.0 firmware framework with UEFITool, strengthens this claim. The mention of both Raphael (RPL) and Phoenix (PHX), alongside “STX”, suggests a likely introduction of AMD’s Strix Point on AM5 shortly.

This isn’t the first time these developments have surfaced; earlier in March, we reported potential timelines suggesting the launch of Ryzen 9000G or Zen 5 APUs by Q4 2025. Now that we are in the fourth quarter, expectations are high for multiple variants of Zen 5 APUs, ranging from a 6-core/12-thread configuration to a potent 12-core/24-thread option.

Preliminary Specifications for AMD Ryzen 9000G APUs

SKU	Family	Cores/Threads	iGPU (RDNA 3.5)	TDP
Ryzen 5 9X00G	Krackan Point	6/12	Radeon 840M	TBD
Ryzen 7 9X00G	Krackan Point	8/16	Radeon 860M	TBD
Ryzen 9 9X00G	Strix Point	10/20	Radeon 880M	TBD
Ryzen 9 9X00G	Strix Point	12/24	Radeon 890M	TBD