The upcoming launch of AMD’s Strix/Krackan Point Refresh, also referred to as Gorgon Point, is set to introduce the Ryzen AI 400 series. This series is expected to bring some enhancements in specifications, particularly in clock speeds and integrated graphics processing units (iGPU). However, the improvements in CPU performance are not anticipated to be drastic over previous models.
Noticeable Gains with AMD Ryzen AI 5 430
The Ryzen AI 5 430, part of this new lineup, has recently appeared in PassMark benchmarks, shedding light on its performance capabilities. While the core count and many of the specs remain similar to its predecessor, the Ryzen AI 5 330, the AI 5 430 has been observed to have some edge in processing power. Benchmark results show the AI 5 430 achieving 3,877 points in single-core and 13,958 points in multi-core tests, displaying a modest improvement from the previous generation.
Comparative Performance Analysis
Analyzing the performance against the Ryzen AI 5 330, the AI 5 430 shows nearly 9% better results in single-core and 8% in multi-core tests when compared to the more sample-backed Radeon 890M entry. This improvement, though modest, is significant given the absence of core count changes, suggesting potential increases in clock speeds.
Expectations Ahead of Official Release
Though the exact clock speeds remain unconfirmed, the speculated enhancements in the new Ryzen AI 5 430 could be attributed to higher clock rates. The integrated graphics are also expected to be superior, featuring four Compute Units based on the innovative RDNA 3.5 architecture, doubling the units from its predecessor. Enthusiasts are keeping a keen eye on the official specifications expected to be unveiled at CES.