AMD has introduced new Ryzen AI Max Plus chips, specifically designed for portable gaming devices, as reported by The Verge. The Strix Halo, also known as “Ryzen AI Max,” is a high-end chip boasting powerful integrated graphics and up to 128GB of RAM. Originally developed for AI workloads, the chip has sparked interest in innovative gaming designs, including handheld and tablet devices.
The new Ryzen AI Max Plus 392 and 388 chips offer robust graphics capabilities but with fewer CPU cores, catering to the gaming market. These chips feature 40 graphics compute units for 60 teraflops, with the 392 chip having 12 cores and the 388 chip equipped with 8 CPU cores.
AMD’s client chip executive, Rahul Tikoo, explained that the introduction of these gaming-focused chips was driven by specific customer demands. While the pricing of the new Strix Halo devices in the midst of RAM shortages remains uncertain, AMD hints at a potentially lower price point compared to the previous models.
Competing with devices like the GPD Win 5 prototype, other brands like Ayaneo and OneXPlayer have also announced upcoming handhelds powered by the Strix Halo chips. The gaming community awaits the impact of these new Ryzen AI Max Plus chips on the portable gaming landscape.
Source: The Verge