AMD is preparing to launch its next-generation Ryzen (AI) 9000G series of desktop APUs, built on the forthcoming “Zen 5” and “RDNA 3.5” architectures. recent reports indicate the company is nearing release, with newly surfaced AM5 firmware updates – specifically AGESA ComboAM5Pi 1.3.0.0 – signaling key progress [[1]]. The firmware revelation, initially noted by @9550Pro, suggests a potential unveiling at CES 2026 and points to a structured rollout mirroring AMD’s mobile APU lineup.
AMD’s next-generation Ryzen (AI) 9000G series of desktop APUs, based on the “Zen 5” (“Nirvana”) and “RDNA 3.5” (“GFX115X”) architectures, appears to be nearing release, with key components now taking shape. While a product unveiling is anticipated at CES 2026, updated AM5 firmware – AGESA ComboAM5Pi 1.3.0.0 – has recently surfaced, according to VideoCardz. The BIOS updates were initially discovered by @9550Pro, who identified the updates from MSI.
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The BIOS updates are currently in beta, representing a pre-release version of the latest AM5 firmware. Examination of the SMU Checker indicates that Krackan Point, which may serve as the foundation for the smaller models, is already included in the code of AGESA ComboAM5Pi 1.3.0.0.
Source: SMU-Checker via VideoCardz
The emergence of this firmware suggests AMD is progressing toward the launch of its next-generation APUs. AMD is also utilizing Strix Point for larger mobile Zen-5(c) APUs, while smaller variants are based on Krackan Point, indicating a similar structure for the desktop APU portfolio. Based on these indicators, the Ryzen (AI) 9000G lineup could potentially include the following models:
| Codename | Processor Cores | Cache | Graphics Unit | cTDP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen (AI) 7 9700G | Strix Point | 4× Zen 5 8× Zen 5c |
36 MiB | RDNA 3.5 16 Compute Units 1.024 Shader Units |
45 – 65W |
| Ryzen (AI) 5 9600G | Strix Point | 4× Zen 5 6× Zen 5c |
34 MiB | RDNA 3.5 12 Compute Units 768 Shader Units |
45 – 65W |
| Ryzen (AI) 5 9500G | Krackan Point | 4× Zen 5 4× Zen 5c |
24 MiB | RDNA 3.5 8 Compute Units 512 Shader Units |
45 – 65W |
| Ryzen (AI) 3 9300G | Krackan Point | 3× Zen 5 3× Zen 5c |
22 MiB | RDNA 3.5 6 Compute Units 384 Shader Units |
45 – 65W |
*) not officially confirmed.
If the Ryzen (AI) 9000G series launches in this configuration, it would represent desktop versions of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365, also known as Strix Point, as well as the AMD Ryzen Al 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340, also known as Krackan Point. These would likely feature a cTDP increased from 15 to 54 watts to 45 to 65 watts. Currently, the standard TDP for notebooks is 28 watts, while AMD typically ships desktop APUs with a 65-watt default.
Many Questions Remain
Model designations, unlike the underlying technical specifications, remain speculative. Some sources suggest the top model will be named Ryzen AI 9 9900G, while others propose a Ryzen 7 9700G with traditional nomenclature. Still others currently anticipate a new three-digit model designation, similar to the current mobile Zen-5 APUs.
Source: AMD
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Zen 5 (“Nirvana”), Zen 5c (“Prometheus”), and RDNA 3.5 (“GFX115X”) are considered confirmed, as is the inclusion of an NPU (“Neural Processing Unit”) based on XDNA 2 to accelerate AI workloads with 50 TOPS. This would also address Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs.
While the new Ryzen AI 400, also known as Gorgon Point and the Ryzen 7 9850X3D are considered confirmed, it remains unclear whether AMD will showcase its new desktop APUs at CES 2026.
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Source: HXL via VideoCardz
