Quote:AMD Strix Halo on RTX 4060/RX7650 GRE level, neck to neck with RTX 4070 in some scenarios



Today, AMD has lifted the embargo on Ryzen AI MAX 300 reviews, based on an entirely new silicon called Strix Halo. This is the highly anticipated and highly discussed APU design with powerful CPU and GPU cores, with first rumors going back to 2023. The Halo uses a chiplet design with CCDs (Core Complex Dies) nearly similar to those on desktops.

Speaking of CCDs, reviews from ASUS China PM Tony Yu have confirmed that the Halo’s Zen 5 CCDs already have TSV (Through-Silicon Via), which technically opens the possibility for 3D V-Cache-powered chips. Rumor has it that X3D series are planned for the successor, but this suggests that the current silicon is ready for such a configuration.

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