Suggestion hints for AMD's future gaming APUs indicate compatibility with existing motherboards - Support for Ryzen 9000G highlighted on AM5 platforms.
** refugees to the realm of tech enthusiasts, buckle up! It appears that Gigabyte's B650 motherboards might just be housing a secret: support for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000G series APUs, according to a recent leak by VideoCardz. This unexpected revelation suggests that these new CPUs could fit nicely in existing 600 and 800 series motherboards, but with a necessary BIOS update, of course. As of now, details on names, specifications, and prices are still under wraps.
Rumors about AMD's Ryzen 9000G processors have been circling since late March, with whisperers hinting at Gorgon Point silicon powering these bad boys. These APUs would be the successors to the Phoenix-built Ryzen 8000G lineup, which debuted in January 2024. The grapevine's abuzz with the possibility that Gorgon Point could be a refreshed version of Strix Point (Ryzen AI 300), with modest improvements across the board.
Not one to miss a beat, Gigabyte has casually published a list of supported memory modules for unreleased Ryzen 9000G APUs on its B650M GAMING WIFI6E motherboard. This marks the second unofficial nod that these APU dies will find a home in AM5 motherboards. Remember, we haven't heard the official word from AMD just yet, so let's keep our expectations in check and view this as a leak for now.
So, what can we expect from the Ryzen 9000G Series? Well, source leaks suggest up to 12 hybrid cores (four Zen 5 cores and eight Zen 5c), which could translate to 24 threads. The graphics engine appears to pack a punch with 16 Compute Units, based on RDNA 3.5, and a respectable AI performance of 50-55 TOPS, thanks to XDNA 2-based NPU. These CPUs might just be contenders for powering the first desktop Copilot+ PCs if that label's important to you. Furthermore, leaks predict a Q4 2025 release date, so keep your eyes peeled for more news down the line.
Gorgon Point reportedly comes in three tiers: GorgonPoint1, GorgonPoint2, and GorgonPoint3. Some of these dice could potentially be repurposed as Krackan Point silicon later down the line. The technicalities aside, it's interesting to ponder whether AMD will opt for Krackan dies without NPUs or transition to a monolithic core design.
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Tech enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of AMD's Ryzen 9000G series APUs, rumored to be housed in Gigabyte's B650 motherboards. The possibility of these processors seamlessly slotting into existing 600 and 800 series motherboards, with a BIOS update, creates excitement among gadget lovers.
