The Strix Halo Mobile SoC from AMD is rumored to include 16 cores, an enhanced IO Die, and an improved GPU.

According to well-known leakers on Twitter, AMD is reportedly developing two different Ryzen 8000-series mobile processors. The first one, known as Strix Point, is said to have up to four Zen 5 cores and eight Zen 5c cores. On the other hand, the Strix Halo is rumored to feature 16 Zen 5 cores. This information was initially shared by @Olrak29_ in April, with a projected launch date at the end of 2024. Additionally, Moore's Law is Dead (MLID) mentioned that the Strix Halo will come with a 40 CU GPU and a 256-bit LPDDR5X memory interface, making it distinct from AMD's typical APUs.

Another Twitter user, @kopite7kimi, pointed out that the Strix Halo resembles a desktop Zen 5 processor with a different IOD (input/output die). This aligns with MLID's information, which suggests the presence of a Mall Cache in the Strix Halo. The Mall Cache appears to be a comprehensive cache that encompasses various components within the chip, including the AI Engine and the GPU. It remains to be seen whether AMD will deliver on the Strix Halo, but if it does, it could potentially be the first notebook processor capable of handling gaming at a decent resolution without requiring a discrete GPU. However, with a rumored peak TDP of 120 W, this chip is expected to run hotter and consume more power than most existing mobile processors.