AMD is gearing up to release a new "Strix Halo" Ryzen AI MAX+ SKU specifically designed for gamers who don't need more than 8 cores and 16 threads of CPU power. In a recent PassMark benchmark, a new SKU called Ryzen AI MAX+ 388 was spotted. It features 8 cores, 16 threads, and a fully equipped Radeon 8060S GPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 Compute Units (CUs). Previously, the full Radeon 8060S configuration was only available in the high-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 model, which combines 16 cores and 32 threads with the 40 CU Radeon 8060S. However, that model is more expensive and better suited for tasks like productivity and AI that benefit from higher core counts.

If and when AMD introduces the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen AI MAX+ 388, we anticipate that more gaming devices will adopt this chip, as it offers an ideal balance of CPU and GPU power for running modern games. AMD supports up to 128 GB of 256-bit LPDDR5x memory at 8000 MT/s with its Ryzen AI MAX+ SoCs. However, the actual memory configuration will depend on the choices of the OEM or device manufacturer. Some devices, such as SIXUNITED 14-inch tablets, have already been seen using this APU, configured with a 65 W TDP. AMD provides a configurable TDP range of 45-125 W, with a default TDP of 55 W for its top three SKUs. Therefore, we can expect to see various TDP ratings as OEMs tailor this chip to their specific requirements, based on the device's form factor and thermal capacity.