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Oct 23 – Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares edged higher about 1.5% on Thursday afternoon after code leaks hinted at the development of new Strix Point APUs, fueling investor speculation about upcoming processors.
The leaks, embedded in a recent BIOS update, referenced Strix Point, AMD’s next line of accelerated processing units (APUs). APUs combine features of central and graphics processing units, offering a balance of performance and efficiency. They are commonly used in laptops where space and power are limited, though desktop versions are also available.
While AMD has not officially detailed the Strix Point APUs, speculation has circulated for months, with early projections suggesting a potential launch in the fourth quarter of 2025. Analysts note that the new processors could further support AMD’s momentum into year-end.
Details remain uncertain about the platform these APUs will run on. Some reports indicate Zen 5 architecture on AMD’s AM5 platform, while others suggest a Zen 4 refresh. Additional leaks have mentioned upcoming Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 models.