Fresh leaks are stirring up talk of another AMD processor refresh, even though the most recent updates only just arrived during CES 2026. According to multiple reports, AMD is said to be working on a new batch of Ryzen AI Max 400 mobile APUs, allegedly using the “Gorgon Halo” codename, and they could land later in 2026.
What’s being discussed is a lineup of five chips expected to sit above current Ryzen AI Max 300 models, with higher CPU and integrated GPU clock speeds. The rumored family includes these names: Ryzen AI Max 485, Ryzen AI Max+ 488, Ryzen AI Max 490, Ryzen AI Max+ 492, and Ryzen AI Max+ 495. If accurate, all five parts are listed at 55W TDP, suggesting AMD is targeting high-performance thin-and-light laptops, premium notebooks, and compact workstations where strong CPU and Radeon graphics performance matter without stepping into full desktop-level power draw.
Here are the specifications that have been circulated so far, including core counts, clock speeds, and the integrated Radeon GPU tier:
Ryzen AI Max+ 495 (OPN: 100-000002145)
16 cores / 32 threads (3.1 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost)
Radeon 8060S iGPU (up to 3.0 GHz)
55W TDP
Ryzen AI Max+ 492 (OPN: 100-000002143)
12 cores / 24 threads (3.2 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost)
Radeon 8060S iGPU (up to 2.9 GHz)
55W TDP
Ryzen AI Max 490 (OPN: 100-000002142)
12 cores / 24 threads (3.2 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost)
Radeon 8050S iGPU (up to 2.8 GHz)
55W TDP
Ryzen AI Max+ 488 (OPN: 100-000002140)
8 cores / 16 threads (3.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost)
Radeon 8060S iGPU (up to 2.9 GHz)
55W TDP
Ryzen AI Max 485 (OPN: 100-000002127)
8 cores / 16 threads (3.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost)
Radeon 8050S iGPU (up to 2.8 GHz)
55W TDP
One interesting detail in the chatter is that only the top-end Ryzen AI Max+ 495 is said to receive a modest bump of about 100 MHz to both Zen 5 CPU boost clocks and Radeon 8060S boost clocks. If that holds true, this “second refresh” could be more about fine-tuning performance and improving platform capabilities than delivering a huge generational leap.
Memory support may be part of the story as well. The previous Ryzen AI Max 300 series has been associated with an LPDDR5X-8000 ceiling, and there’s speculation that Ryzen AI Max 400 could push beyond that. Faster memory can be a big deal for integrated graphics performance, since iGPUs rely heavily on system RAM bandwidth, especially in gaming, content creation, and GPU-accelerated AI workloads.
As for release timing, the same reports claim AMD may aim for an October to December 2026 launch window. That would position these processors nicely for late-year flagship laptop refreshes and holiday-season premium notebooks.
That said, it’s worth treating the specifics carefully right now. One image circulating alongside the report has been called into question, with signs that a part number may have been altered (the digits “2127” appear to be superimposed). Until more sources corroborate the exact model list, OPNs, and clock targets, the safest takeaway is the broader theme: AMD may be planning Ryzen AI Max 400 as a clock-and-platform uplift over Ryzen AI Max 300—potentially with faster memory support—rather than a ground-up redesign.
If more reliable documentation or partner device leaks appear, we’ll get a clearer picture of whether “Gorgon Halo” becomes AMD’s next big move in high-performance AI-focused laptop chips, or simply a smaller mid-cycle boost aimed at squeezing out extra efficiency and integrated Radeon performance.
