AMD Preps Ryzen 9000G and EPYC 4005 CPUs for AM5 Platform, Expected by Q4 2023

AMD is reportedly readying several new CPU releases, including the Ryzen 9000G (Gorgon Point) and EPYC 4005 (Grado) CPUs, all set to debut on the AM5 platform. Leakers Olrak and InstLatX64, via VideoCardz, have provided a detailed breakdown of these upcoming products, which span desktop, mobile, and workstation segments. The common thread through all these releases is the use of the Zen 5 architecture, with most being refreshed versions of current models. For the desktop market, AMD is planning the Ryzen 9000G series, which will feature up to 12 hybrid cores—4 performance-oriented Zen 5 cores and 8 efficiency-focused Zen 5c cores. These APUs will also come equipped with an RDNA 3.5 graphics engine, featuring 16 Compute Units (Radeon 890M). The Ryzen 9000G family, based on the Gorgon Point silicon, is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year. On the server front, the EPYC 4005 (Grado) CPUs are set to follow last year’s EPYC 4004 processors (Raphael-based), which were designed for commercial users with enterprise-grade features. The Grado family is expected to employ Granite Ridge silicon, a derivative of the Ryzen 9000 series. Given that motherboard manufacturers are already preparing for their support, these processors are likely to be announced at Computex, alongside the Ryzen 9000WX (Shimada Peak) lineup for workstations. Another variant, Krackan Point (now referred to as Krackan2), is also in the works. Similar to Phoenix2 and HawkPoint2, Krackan2 is expected to be a downsized version of the original Krackan Point die, potentially with fewer cores and no Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This could allow AMD to offer Zen 5 technology to a broader customer base at a lower cost. Currently, the Krackan Point family includes only two SKUs: the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340, which are common in laptops priced above $700. Several additional Gorgon Point variations are expected as well, including GorgonPoint1, GorgonPoint2, and GorgonPoint3. While the exact specifications are unclear, it is reasonable to assume that GorgonPoint1 will represent the base model with full features, GorgonPoint2 will be a trimmed-down version, and GorgonPoint3 will further refine and possibly refresh the GorgonPoint2 line. Gorgon Point itself is a refresh of the Strix Point architecture, underscoring AMD's commitment to continuous improvement. In the mobile segment, AMD is allegedly developing a new lineup of low-power, Arm-based devices called Soundwave, using the previously unseen FF5 socket. Equipped with Radeon graphics, this line could be AMD's answer to Nvidia's rumored N1X SoCs for the Windows on Arm (WoA) ecosystem. If these SoCs are nearing launch, we may hear more about them at Computex. Looking further ahead, AMD’s next-generation Zen 6-based APUs, codenamed Medusa Point, will reportedly use the FP10 socket, indicating they will not be backward-compatible with existing designs. Given AMD’s typical two-year product cycle, Zen 6 is expected to be announced between the third and fourth quarters of 2026, with these APUs likely to debut at CES 2027 or later. Stay tuned to Tom's Hardware for the latest updates, news, and reviews on AMD's upcoming CPU releases and other advancements in the technology sector.