AMD GFX1150/1151, the GPUs for Ryzen 8000 “Strix” series
AMD is allegedly preparing its AMDGPU backend for the next-gen APU series.
AMD’s upcoming APUs are making new appearance in AMD Linux and other and open-source codes. New references were just found in the code for the LLVM 17 compiler, and while the codename GFX1150 has been mentioned before by AMD engineers, this is the first instance where GFX1151 has been cited.
Reports suggest that AMD is working on two Strix APUs, namely the Strix Point with 12 cores and the “Strix Halo,” also known as “Sarlak,” with 16 cores. The former is expected to target the mainstream mobile segment with a thermal design power range of up to 54W, while the latter may operate within up to 120W, meaning these are entirely different product tiers.
Nevertheless, it is possible that the GFX1150 and GFX1151 IDs correspond to these upcoming products. However, official information on these APUs is scarce on the LLVM website, even for the recently announced Ryzen RX 7000 and Phoenix series.
AMD GFX1150/1151, Source: GitHub
The fact that we are starting to see initial data on the Strix series is not surprising, as AMD’s APUs typically follow a standard release schedule. These new APUs are anticipated to debut next year alongside the launch of the Ryzen 8000 mobile series. However, the preliminary information currently available lacks the details needed to confirm the numerous rumors that have been circulating online for several months, such as the exact configuration of Zen5 and Zen5c/dense cores.
What we do know for certain is that the AMD Ryzen 8000 APU series will feature an updated version of the RDNA3 architecture. Through an official presentation, the company confirmed that Zen5 APUs will be paired with a graphics architecture referred to as “Navi 3.5.” Unfortunately, the specifics of the RDNA3 revision and the changes it will bring remain unclear at this time.
| RUMORED AMD Ryzen APU Series Specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz.com | Phoenix Point | Strix Point | Strix Halo/Sarlak |
| Launch Date | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 |
| AMD Ryzen Series | Ryzen 7X40 | Ryzen 8X5X | Ryzen 8X5X |
| CPU Cores | 8C (8× Zen4) | 12C (4× Zen5 + 8× Zen5c) or 12C (8× Zen5 + 4× Zen5c) | 16C (8× Zen5 + 8× Zen5c) or 16C (16× Zen5) |
| GPU Cores | 12CU RDNA3 | 16CU RDNA3.5 | 40CU RDNA3.5 |
| Memory Support | DDR5-5600 LPDDR5X-7500 | TBC | TBC |
| PCIe Gen | PCIe Gen4 | TBC | TBC |
| Ryzen AI Core | 10 TOPS | ~20 TOPS | ~40 TOPS |
| Default TDP | 35-54W | ~28-54W | ~55-120W |
