AMD’s new Strix Halo uber APU for laptops has garnered attention due to its significant capabilities, including a 256-bit memory bus and an impressive integrated GPU. However, the development of this APU was not straightforward, as AMD needed to refine the design through four iterations before achieving the desired performance.

In an enlightening interview with Chips and Cheese, Mahesh Subramony, AMD’s Senior Fellow, provided insights into the inner workings of Strix Halo. He indicated that creating this APU involved custom CPU dies specifically designed for mobile applications, adapting traditional desktop innovations to a portable format.

Key Features of Strix Halo

• The new APU features a seamless interconnect between CPU dies, enhancing both power efficiency and performance.
• AMD’s innovation includes a 512-bit floating point unit (FPU), claiming it offers the performance of a Threadripper in a compact form.

Despite these advancements, manufacturing costs are higher compared to traditional desktop methods. Nevertheless, Strix Halo exemplifies AMD’s commitment to excellence in design and efficiency.

Subramony concluded by stating that while the Strix Halo is a versatile and efficient mobile processor, its unique interconnect technology sets it apart from the competition in terms of battery life and performance. He noted: “We didn’t pull any punches. It has the full desktop architecture.”

For those eager to see how AMD’s latest innovations perform in real-world scenarios, the anticipation surrounding Strix Halo is palpable.