Gorgon Point APU Series: Pushing Mobile AI Performance Forward
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AMD is gearing up to release a new line of APUs under the Ryzen AI 300 series, code-named Gorgon Point. This upcoming series is based on the Zen 5 architecture and designed to build on the foundation set by the current Strix Point platform. Like its predecessor, Gorgon Point uses the FP8 package, ensuring hardware compatibility across generations.
Leaked shipping manifests have revealed several Gorgon Point SKUs, including 12-core and 10-core models. Identified product IDs include:
100-000001936-50
100-000001859-50
100-000001861-50
These are believed to correspond to the Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 Pro, Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, and Ryzen AI 9 HX 465, respectively. These chips are expected to offer similar core and thread configurations as Strix Point, with the HX 475 featuring 12 cores, 24 threads, and 36MB of L3 cache—an increase over Strix Point’s 34MB.
AI Performance: The integrated XDNA 2 NPU has been upgraded to deliver over 55 TOPS, up from 50 TOPS in Strix Point, aligning with Microsoft Copilot+ PC requirements.
CPU Architecture: A hybrid Zen 5 and Zen 5c design, now with a maximum boost clock of 5.2GHz (up from 5.1GHz).
Graphics: The RDNA 3.5 iGPU remains at 16 compute units (CUs), though some SKUs may benefit from enhanced optimizations.
Performance Uplift: Cinebench R23 tests show a 5–6% boost in single-threaded and 12% in multi-threaded performance, thanks to higher clocks and process refinements.
The Gorgon Point lineup will span Ryzen AI 9 down to Ryzen AI 3. Entry-level variants will offer a 4-core Zen 5 CPU and 2 RDNA 3.5 CUs, yet still support 50 TOPS of NPU performance—ideal for affordable Copilot+ PCs.
Looking ahead, the Medusa Point series will adopt the Zen 6 architecture, move to a larger FP10 package, and target a 2026 or 2027 launch.
Complementing its APU advancements, AMD is also introducing the Ryzen 5 7400, a desktop processor targeting budget users on the AM5 platform. Based on the Zen 4 architecture, it features:
6 cores / 12 threads
Base clock: 3.7GHz
Boost clock: 4.7GHz
L3 cache: 32MB
TDP: 65W
Memory support: DDR5-5200
Expansion: PCIe 5.0
Unlike the previously launched 7400F, the 7400 includes an RDNA 2-based integrated GPU, making it suitable for diagnostics and light graphics workloads. The new chip bears the CPU ID 100-000001900, while the 7400F is identified as 100-000001845, confirming the hardware distinction.
Expected to be priced between $125 and $135, the Ryzen 5 7400 offers excellent value for users seeking an affordable path into AM5 systems with modern features.
AMD’s dual-pronged release strategy highlights its market segmentation approach:
Gorgon Point targets premium AI-enabled laptops, offering incremental improvements over Strix Point while maintaining compatibility and meeting Microsoft’s AI requirements.
Ryzen 5 7400 strengthens AMD’s presence in the entry-level AM5 space, encouraging wider adoption of the platform.
Gorgon Point acts as a bridge between Strix Point and the upcoming Medusa Point series, while the Ryzen 5 7400 keeps Zen 4 relevant in budget-friendly segments. By 2026, Zen 6 is expected to usher in major advancements, especially with 3nm process nodes.
As AMD continues to expand its CPU and APU portfolio, these products strengthen its competitive position and offer more choice across price points and performance tiers. Their performance and adoption in the coming months will be closely watched by the industry and consumers alike.
