AMD Preps Ryzen 9000G and EPYC 4005 CPUs for AM5, Aims for Q4 Release and Computex Announcements

According to recent leaks from sources Olrak and InstLatX64, reported by VideoCardz, AMD is gearing up to introduce a series of upcoming CPU releases for various platforms, all powered by the Zen 5 architecture. The anticipated lineup includes desktop, mobile, and workstation products, with a significant focus on the AM5 platform. For the AM5 desktop platform, AMD is set to roll out Ryzen 9000G APUs, code-named Gorgon Point. These APUs are expected to feature up to 12 hybrid cores (4x Zen 5 + 8x Zen 5c) and an advanced RDNA 3.5 graphics engine with 16 Compute Units, equivalent to the Radeon 890M. The Ryzen 9000G family is essentially a rebadge of the Strix Point silicon, and enthusiasts can look forward to its Q4 release. Simultaneously, AMD is preparing the EPYC 4005 CPU line, codenamed Grado, which is a successor to last year’s Raphael-based EPYC 4004 processors. The Grado series is likely built on the Granite Ridge silicon, similar to the Ryzen 9000 family. Manufacturers are already gearing up to support these new EPYCs, suggesting they may be announced at the upcoming Computex event, along with the Ryzen 9000WX (Shimada Peak) processors designed for workstations. Another noteworthy addition is the Krackan2 Point, a potential successor to the Krackan Point family. Krackan2 is expected to follow the trend set by Phoenix2 and HawkPoint2, which are smaller variants of the original dies with fewer cores and no Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The current Krackan Point family offers just two models: the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340, typically found in laptops priced at $700 or above. Krackan2 could make the Zen 5 architecture more accessible by reducing production costs, although specific details about its specifications and extent of hardware cutbacks are still unknown. In addition to the Ryzen 9000G and EPYC 4005, there are multiple variations of Gorgon Point in the works, including GorgonPoint1, GorgonPoint2, and GorgonPoint3. While the exact nature of these variations remains speculative, it’s likely that GorgonPoint1 represents the full-featured original die, GorgonPoint2 is a trimmed-down version similar to Krackan2, and GorgonPoint3 is a further refresh. It’s worth noting that Gorgon Point itself is a refresh of Strix Point. AMD is also reportedly developing a new lineup of mobile processors dubbed Soundwave. These processors are expected to use the previously unseen FF5 socket and are designed for low-power, Arm-based devices. They could serve as AMD’s answer to Nvidia’s rumored N1X SoCs, which target the Windows on Arm (WoA) market. Details about the Soundwave processors remain limited, but if they are close to launch, more information could emerge at Computex. Looking further into the future, AMD is planning to unveil the next-generation Zen 6-based APUs, code-named Medusa Point. These APUs will require a new socket, FP10, meaning they will not be compatible with existing AM5 designs. Based on AMD’s typical two-year product cycle, Zen 6 is expected to launch between Q3 and Q4 2026, with the first Medusa Point APUs likely to debut at CES 2027 or later. Stay tuned to Tom’s Hardware on Google News for the latest updates, insightful analysis, and comprehensive reviews of these and other tech advancements. Ensure you hit the Follow button to keep up with all the breaking news.