AMD Strix Halo With 8-Core Zen 5 Spotted on Geekbench
AMD's next-gen Strix Halo laptop CPU has been spotted on Geekbench, showcasing an 8-core Zen 5 design and clock speeds up to 5.36 GHz.
AMD's Next-Gen Strix Halo CPU Appears on Geekbench with 8-Core Zen 5 Powerhouse While AMD prepares to launch its Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen AI 9 365 next week, leaks are already offering a glimpse into the future with the emergence of the Strix Halo CPU on Geekbench. Here's what we know: Zen 5 Architecture: This Strix Halo CPU utilizes AMD's upcoming Zen 5 architecture, promising significant performance gains over previous generations. 8 Cores, 16 Threads: The Geekbench listing reveals an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, indicating this is likely a mid-range SKU. Rumors suggest a top-tier Strix Halo with a 16-core CPU is also in development. High Clock Speeds: The CPU managed an impressive 5.36 GHz boost clock speed, hinting at impressive single-core performance. Early Stages: It's important to note that this is an engineering sample, so performance scores are expected to improve significantly by the time it officially launches. Throttling Observed: The Geekbench frequenc…