ASUS Releases AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS Update; Are Ryzen 9000G APUs Coming Soon?

Following the conclusion of MSI, ASUS has officially unveiled its AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS version, which is expected to provide support for the new Zen 5-based APUs on the AM5 platform.

ASUS Launches AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS: Enhancing CPU Compatibility and Teasing Upcoming Ryzen 9000G Series APUs

Last month, ASUS initially released the AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS in its beta form, during which it emerged that the new version would support the anticipated Zen 5-based APUs. Just days ago, ASUS announced the official stable version of this BIOS, aimed at ensuring enhanced compatibility with future CPUs. Although the release notes do not explicitly mention support for Ryzen 9000G APUs, they indicate improvements in compatibility across various CPUs and devices.

A BIOS update screen shows version 1804 with AGESA updated to ComboAM5 PI 1.2.7.0, highlighting improved CPU compatibility and an irreversible update, requiring the file to be renamed to A5558. CAP using BIOSRenamer.

While ASUS has not made any formal announcements, previous reports suggested that the AGESA 1.2.7.0 BIOS was specifically designed to accommodate Zen 5-based APUs, which include the AMD Krackan Point and Strix Point families. Notably, the presence of the Strix Point family in the AGESA 1.2.7.0 firmware hints at AMD’s intention to release high-performance APUs for the AM5 platform, going beyond the current 8-core/16-thread offerings.

The screen displays 'AM5 SMU Checker v1.14' showing UEFI info for ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ROG CROSSHAIR X670E HERO with a UEFI version of 1804 and build date of 12.11.2025, detailing various CPU/APU entries including Raphael/X, Phoenix/2, — Image Credit: @unikoshardware

It remains uncertain whether AMD will label the new Zen 5 APUs as Ryzen 9000G or Ryzen 10000G; however, these APUs are poised to become the most powerful desktop options available. The timely release of new BIOS updates by motherboard manufacturers signals that these APUs are on the horizon, and reports suggest they could hit the shelves by the end of this year.

In terms of specifications, the Krackan Point APUs are expected to offer entry-level configurations, including 6-core and 8-core models. Meanwhile, the Strix Point APUs are anticipated to feature more advanced 10-core and 12-core variants. These new APUs will integrate RDNA 3.5-based graphics, with variants like Radeon 840M, 860M, 880M, and 890M. Performance-wise, we expect these desktop APUs to outperform their Strix Point mobile counterparts, taking advantage of higher power limits and potentially improved clock speeds for both the CPUs and integrated GPUs.

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