HKEPC lists AMD “Gorgon Halo” Ryzen AI Max+ 400 specs, OEM sources point to Q4 2026 launch
Yesterday, VideoCardz reported that AMD is preparing a Strix Halo refresh codenamed Gorgon Halo. A new post from HKEPC adds a full SKU list and a claimed release window.
HKEPC describes Gorgon Halo as a half-step update that keeps the same core building blocks: Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 iGPU, and an XDNA 2 NPU. The main change is higher clocks at the same power target, tied to improved silicon quality. The post also claims FP11 packaging is unchanged, which would allow existing Strix Halo designs to move to Gorgon Halo without a redesign.
Based on the spec table, the clock lift appears concentrated on a single model. Ryzen AI Max+ 495 is listed with up to 5.2 GHz CPU boost and up to 3.0 GHz iGPU boost (Radeon 8060S). Other listed parts keep 5.0 GHz CPU boost, and their iGPU boost clocks match current Strix Halo ranges.
Ryzen AI Max+ 400 family:
- Ryzen AI Max 485 (OPN: 100-000002127): 8C/16T, up to 5.0 GHz, Radeon 8050S up to 2.8 GHz
- Ryzen AI Max+ 488 (OPN: 100-000002140): 8C/16T, up to 5.0 GHz, Radeon 8060S up to 2.9 GHz
- Ryzen AI Max 490 (OPN: 100-000002142): 12C/24T, up to 5.0 GHz, Radeon 8050S up to 2.8 GHz
- Ryzen AI Max+ 492 (OPN: 100-000002143): 12C/24T, up to 5.0 GHz, Radeon 8060S up to 2.9 GHz
- Ryzen AI Max+ 495 (OPN: 100-000002145): 16C/32T, up to 5.2 GHz, Radeon 8060S up to 3.0 GHz
HKEPC’s post mentions a mid-year introduction, but also cites OEM sources expecting Ryzen AI Max+ 400 availability in Q4 2026 .
| AMD Ryzen AI MAX “Halo” Series | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz.com | CPU Cores | Cache | CPU Boost | Graphics | GPU Boost | NPU |
| Gorgon Halo | ||||||
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 495 🆕 | 16 / 32 | 80 MB | 5.2 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 3.0 GHz | TBC |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 492 🆕 | 12 / 24 | 76 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 2.9 GHz | TBC |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max 490 🆕 | 12 / 24 | 76 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8050S | 2.9 GHz | TBC |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 488 🆕 | 8 / 16 | 40 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8050S | 2.9 GHz | TBC |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max 485 🆕 | 8 / 16 | 40 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 2.8 GHz | TBC |
| Strix Halo | ||||||
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 16 / 32 | 80 MB | 5.1 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 2.9 GHz | 50 TOPS |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 392 🆕 | 12 / 24 | 76 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 2.9 GHz | 50 TOPS |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 | 12 / 24 | 76 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8050S | 2.8 GHz | 50 TOPS |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 🆕 | 8 / 16 | 40 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8060S | 2.9 GHz | 50 TOPS |
| AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 | 8 / 16 | 40 MB | 5.0 GHz | AMD Radeon 8050Sz | 2.8 GHz | 50 TOPS |
Source: VideoCardz & HKEPC
