Rumor AMD Might Update Ryzen 8000G, Suggests Zen 5 APU may Come Late
A new, yet to be proved report hints that AMD might push back its Zen 5 APU series for desktops. Based on a post from Chiphell forum, it looks like AMD could put out a new Zen 4 APU series first, updating the Ryzen 8000G 'Phoenix Point' under the AM5 layout.
What a Ryzen 8000G Update Could Mean
If this is true, the new series might stick to Zen 4 CPUs and RDNA 3 graphics. This sparks talk on what it could be named. A Ryzen 9000G label could set the stage for later Zen 5-based APUs, like 'Gorgon Point,' to come as part of a Ryzen 10000G series.
There's been no solid news on a true Zen 5 Ryzen 9000G series lately, which adds weight to the idea of a possible hold-up or a stopgap release.
Effects on Zen 5 Desktop APU Timing
Launching a new Zen 4 APU would mean waiting longer for the Zen 5 CPU and RDNA 3.5 graphics on desktops. With it now being the second half of 2025, if AMD goes with an update, the 'Gorgon Point' APUs may slip into the next year.
This delay means desktop APUs will still lag behind AMD's mobile units like the high-end Strix Halo and Strix Point APUs.
What to Expect in Performance
The updated Ryzen 8000G series may bring small boosts in CPU and GPU speeds. This should give a slight bump in performance over the old Ryzen 8000G models.
Still, keep hopes in check. It might do better than the current Radeon 780M iGPU, but don't expect it to outdo top mobile GPUs like the Radeon 880M/890M, or replace latest budget desktop graphics cards.
