In a recent interview on the Bilibili platform, AMD -although director Lisa Su (Lisa Su) gave an unambiguous answer to the question about transferring the Strix Halo Mobile processors to the desktop segment. “Of course!” She said, comment on the ASUS representative China’s request. This statement can be a starting point for creating a new PC class that combines the power of game systems with energy efficiency of ultrabooks.
Strix Halo, originally designed for laptops and mini-PC, is impressive with characteristics: 16 Zen 5-cores, frequency up to 5.1 GHz and integrated Radeon-graphics with 40 calculation blocks (CU) on the architecture of RDNA 3.5. According to Tests, the IGPU of this APU is in games for the GeForce RTX 4060, which evokes doubts about the need for a separate video card in systems at average level.
However, the transition to desktopes does not require standard solutions. Chips are physically larger than Ryzen 9000 and are designed for FP11 -Socket, which excludes compatibility with AM5. AMD will probably follow the path of partners such as MinisForum, which have previously adapted mobile processors for desktopboards of the mini-itx-shape factor. Such solutions, similar to BD790i, allow the use of PCIE 5.0 to add discrete images, so that the minimum dimensions of the system are retained.
The most important compromise is a fixed configuration. Just like in laptops, it is impossible to replace a processor or cooler in such systems. However, users will retain freedom when choosing RAM, disks and even an external video card, if necessary. This opens doors to make a PC the size of a game console that can work in 4K with moderate energy consumption (less than 300 watts).
Experts suggest two scenarios:
- Ready-Made OEM Solutions-Mini-PK from manufacturers such as Asus or Framework, where Strix Halo is soldered.
- Specialized motherboards are for enthusiasts who want to put together the system themselves.
The implementation of Strix Halo in a desktop segment can change the idea of compact PC. Such systems can not only compete with budget mass blages on discreet images, but also with game consoles that offer more flexibility. The official conditions of the announcement have not yet been announced, but it is clear: AMD is planning to erase the line between mobile and desktop technologies, so that a new era of hybrid calculations is opened.
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Source: VG Times
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