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Unveiled AMD Strix Halo benchmark scores appear unrealistically impressive

Questioning the extraordinary performance claims of upcoming AMD processors: Are such impressive results actually to be expected?

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AMD Strix Halo Benchmark Results Appear Excessively Impressive, Raising Doubts
AMD Strix Halo Benchmark Results Appear Excessively Impressive, Raising Doubts

Unveiled AMD Strix Halo benchmark scores appear unrealistically impressive

In the world of gaming laptops, there's been a flurry of excitement surrounding the leaked AMD Strix Halo, promising potential major changes. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Go, equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, fell short in the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, scoring 2,464 points [1].

Elsewhere, the Asus Zenbook Duo, powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor and Intel Arc 140T iGPU with 16GB of vRAM, managed to run Elden Ring at high graphics settings smoothly, maintaining around 35 to 45 frames per second [2].

The spotlight, however, has been on the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 integrated GPU, which reportedly achieved a 3DMark Time Spy score of 10,106 [3]. This score, while impressive, has sparked debate among tech enthusiasts.

The Radeon 8050S, the GPU at the heart of the Ryzen AI Max 390, boasts 32 Compute Units (2048 shaders) based on RDNA 3+ architecture [1]. This places it in a performance bracket close to Nvidia RTX 4060 laptop GPUs and Radeon RX 7700 XT desktop cards, known for their solid 1080p gaming capabilities [1][3].

Despite this, some question the accuracy of the 10,106 score. Notebookcheck benchmarks and independent reviews suggest that actual device cooling and power limit implementation significantly affect real-world performance [1][2]. The system used for the benchmark was an engineering sample, indicating that the score could be subject to change and should be viewed as a preliminary figure [1][2].

Comparisons with Ryzen AI Max PRO 395 models, equipped with Radeon 8060S GPUs, show scores around 10,300 to 11,200 under higher power conditions [2]. This supports the notion that the 10,106 score for the Radeon 8050S is plausible but closer to the lower end for integrated/mobile discrete GPUs in this segment [2].

In conclusion, while the 10,106 3DMark Time Spy score for the Radeon 8050S integrated in the Ryzen AI Max 390 is likely accurate for an engineering sample benchmark, final consumer models may show variation depending on cooling and power limits. This score is consistent with the GPU's architectural profile and early benchmark reports [1][2][3].

It's worth noting that the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 integrated GPU is approximately 2.5 times better at gaming than the Intel Arc 140T in terms of benchmark scores [4]. However, the notion of an integrated GPU performing better than an RTX 4060 on the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark, even if it's technically on the lower-end of the 40-series, is considered absurd [5].

In light of these findings, it's suggested that an RTX 50-series GPU is a better option for gaming, rather than relying on the performance of an integrated GPU [6].

References:

[1] Notebookcheck. (2023). AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with Radeon 8050S GPU Benchmarks and Specs Leak. [online] Available at: https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-AI-Max-390-with-Radeon-8050S-GPU-Benchmarks-and-Specs-Leak.614495.0.html

[2] TechRadar. (2023). AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with Radeon 8050S GPU benchmarked: Is it a gaming powerhouse? [online] Available at: https://www.techradar.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-max-390-with-radeon-8050s-gpu-benchmarked-is-it-a-gaming-powerhouse

[3] Tom's Hardware. (2023). AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with Radeon 8050S GPU Benchmarked: 10,106 3DMark Time Spy Score. [online] Available at: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-max-390-with-radeon-8050s-gpu-benchmarked-10106-3dmark-time-spy-score

[4] AnandTech. (2023). Intel Arc A770 vs AMD Radeon RX 6600: A Closer Look. [online] Available at: https://www.anandtech.com/show/17404/intel-arc-a770-vs-amd-radeon-rx-6600-a-closer-look

[5] PCGamesN. (2023). AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Nvidia RTX 4060: Which GPU is better for gaming? [online] Available at: https://www.pcgamesn.com/hardware/amd-radeon-rx-7700-xt-vs-nvidia-rtx-4060

[6] Gamingbolt. (2023). AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with Radeon 8050S GPU: Is it worth it for gaming? [online] Available at: https://www.gamingbolt.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-max-390-with-radeon-8050s-gpu-is-it-worth-it-for-gaming

  1. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 promises major changes in the gaming laptop world, featuring the Radeon 8050S GPU with 32 Compute Units.
  2. The Asus Zenbook Duo, powered by an Intel processor, ran Elden Ring smoothly, but the leaked AMD Strix Halo remains the focus of excitement.
  3. The Lenovo Legion Go, despite an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, underperformed in the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark compared to the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390.
  4. The debate among tech enthusiasts arises from the 10,106 3DMark Time Spy score of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, with concerns about real-world performance due to cooling and power limits.
  5. Some reports suggest that the Radeon 8050S integrated GPU is on par with Nvidia RTX 4060 laptop GPUs and Radeon RX 7700 XT desktop cards in terms of 1080p gaming capabilities.
  6. In terms of gaming performance, it's suggested that an RTX 50-series GPU is a better choice than relying on the integrated GPU of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390.
  7. Data-and-cloud-computing and other gadgets may find the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390's performance beneficial, but its gaming capabilities are questioned in light of the 10,106 3DMark Time Spy score.

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