AMD is gearing up to refresh its high-end Ryzen AI MAX lineup with a new “Ryzen AI MAX 400” family codenamed Gorgon Halo. The big idea behind this update is familiar: keep the same core building blocks as the current Ryzen AI MAX 300 series (Strix Halo), but squeeze out more performance through higher CPU and GPU clocks and select platform-level improvements.
According to the leaked specifications, the Ryzen AI MAX 400 “Gorgon Halo” family is expected to include five main models: Ryzen AI MAX+ 495, Ryzen AI MAX+ 492, Ryzen AI MAX 490, Ryzen AI MAX+ 488, and Ryzen AI MAX 485. Across the board, these chips reportedly stick to the same core configurations as their Ryzen AI MAX 300 counterparts, but with clock bumps that should translate to snappier CPU performance and faster integrated graphics.
One of the most practical upgrades rumored for Gorgon Halo is memory support. The new chips are expected to support LPDDR5X-8533, which is a step up from the LPDDR5X-8000 support on the prior generation. Faster memory can be especially meaningful on APUs with powerful integrated GPUs, since the iGPU relies heavily on system memory bandwidth.
Here’s how the rumored models break down at a glance (all listed with a 55W base TDP):
Ryzen AI MAX 485: 8 cores / 16 threads (3.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost), Radeon 8050S iGPU up to 2.8 GHz
Ryzen AI MAX+ 488: 8 cores / 16 threads (3.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost), Radeon 8060S iGPU up to 2.9 GHz
Ryzen AI MAX 490: 12 cores / 24 threads (3.2 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost), Radeon 8050S iGPU up to 2.8 GHz
Ryzen AI MAX+ 492: 12 cores / 24 threads (3.2 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz boost), Radeon 8060S iGPU up to 2.9 GHz
Ryzen AI MAX+ 495: 16 cores / 32 threads (3.1 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost), Radeon 8060S iGPU up to 3.0 GHz
The flagship Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 is the standout for enthusiasts and creators who want desktop-like muscle in a thin-and-light design. It’s expected to combine 16 Zen 5 CPU cores with a Radeon 8060S integrated GPU featuring 40 compute units. The leak suggests AMD is pushing clocks slightly higher than before, with the CPU reaching up to 5.2 GHz and the iGPU hitting 3.0 GHz. Even small clock increases can make a noticeable difference in bursty workloads, gaming, and GPU-accelerated tasks.
On the AI side, the refreshed series is also expected to bring improved NPU performance. While exact figures weren’t listed in the specs shown, expectations are in the 55–60 TOPS range, aligning with what buyers now look for in “AI PC” class laptops designed for on-device assistants, generative features, and accelerated creative effects.
Power tuning should remain flexible as well. These chips are said to carry a 55W base TDP, with OEMs able to configure them down to 45W or scale them up significantly—potentially as high as 120W—depending on the cooling and the type of device.
Another notable detail is the graphics spread in the lineup. Multiple SKUs are expected to ship with the full Radeon 8060S iGPU, giving laptop makers more options to deliver strong integrated graphics performance at different CPU core counts and price points.
As for when Ryzen AI MAX 400 “Gorgon Halo” will arrive, the timing is still uncertain. Current expectations point to a reveal later this year or early next year, especially as AMD continues positioning its Ryzen AI lineup to compete in the next wave of premium AI-focused laptops and compact performance machines.
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