The recent updates to the AMDGPU Library have unveiled AMD’s plans to extend the RDNA 3.5 architecture across a different family of processors. This development hints at an exciting trajectory for AMD as it continues to enhance its integrated graphics capabilities.
Emergence of GFX1153 in AMDGPU Library: Anticipating Medusa Point’s Integrated Graphics
Following advancements in the GPUOpen Drivers, the AMDGPU Library has unveiled the potential application of RDNA 3.5 architecture in integrated graphics for the next generation of Strix Point processors. This architectural iteration is typically represented by the GFX115X designations, with a few variants already aligned with the Zen 5 mobile processor lineup, including GFX1151 for Strix Halo and GFX1152 for Krackan Point.
The latest code revisions within the AMDGPU Library indicate the introduction of a new reference—GFX1153, which is anticipated to serve as the iGPU for Medusa Point. This suggests that RDNA 3.5 is poised for a forthcoming release within AMD’s mobile APU family, particularly for upcoming models.
Medusa Point is expected to leverage the Zen 6 architecture, as indicated by earlier reports confirming that AMD is opting for RDNA 3.5 over the forthcoming RDNA 4 for this particular line. Such decisions affirm that RDNA 4 will be reserved exclusively for discrete GPU applications, underscoring the strategic direction AMD is charting.
Despite the intrigue surrounding Medusa Point, AMD has not yet issued an official announcement on this CPU family. Currently, there is no confirmed release date, suggesting that further details regarding this innovative APU series will require some waiting.
In a related update, a shipping log from NBD revealed insights into the imminent Medusa Point releases, indicating that these new WeUs will integrate the latest FP10 socket, potentially offering increased dimensions compared to the Strix Point variants. The upcoming Medusa Point APUs are speculated to feature a chiplet architecture consisting of 12 cores per single chiplet (CCD), complemented by a dedicated I/O die.
While exact specifications for Medusa Point remain undisclosed, enthusiasts and industry watchers can expect a deeper dive into technical insights by the latter half of 2025, as the processor family is slated for release next year. Be on the lookout for more announcements as AMD continues to innovate in the APU space.
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