Discussion AMD SoC Halo series GPU discussion

[ToTTenTranz]

MinisForum running (locally) a larger DeepSeek model on 4 Strix Halo MiniPCs:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1981569830634303731

At 6 token/s...

The inter-chip bandwidth is probably the biggest bottleneck here.

 

[fastandfurious6]

1000 dollarinos for PC gaming hardware, without exclusives, that doesn't play PC games

Lmao

 

[ToTTenTranz]

1000 dollarinos for PC gaming hardware, without exclusives, that doesn't play PC games

Lmao

Are we still talking about the next xbox?

That one is 200% going to play PC games. It's the whole point of it.

 

[regen1]

Strix Halo’s Memory Subsystem: Tackling iGPU Challenges

AMD’s Strix Halo aspires to deliver high CPU and GPU performance within a mobile device.

chipsandcheese.com

 

[marees]

Max+ 388 — 8 core cpu ccd + full fat 40 CU GPU

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986010759210410355

 

[CouncilorIrissa]

The 388 sounds like a very based SKU. Should've been available from the get-go.

 

[jpiniero]

The 388 sounds like a very based SKU. Should've been available from the get-go.

I bet the price of the 388 is not much less than the 395.

 

[ToTTenTranz]

The 388 sounds like a very based SKU. Should've been available from the get-go.

It sounds a bit like the 388 exists so that AMD can sell a significantly cheaper full-GPU version of STX Halo without angering too much the OEMs who are paying top dollar for the 395, as the latter was the only way to get the full 40CU GPU.

Truth be told, neither of the two main reasons to get a Strix Halo - AI and gaming - need a 16-core CPU.

 

[marees]

One more strix halo APU announced

Ayaneo Next II — 9" 2400×1504 60/90/120/144/165 Hz display, 85w strix halo apu & 115Wh battery​

The Ayaneo Next II is a hulking gaming handheld with a 9-inch display​

We should expect an equally hefty price tag to go along with the premium handheld.​

https://www.engadget.com/gaming/the...handheld-with-a-9-inch-display-175018940.html

https://www.ayaneo.com/article/905

Ayaneo equipped the Next II with Hall effect joysticks and triggers to prevent deadzones and stick drift.
Borrowing from its previous high-end handheld called the Ayaneo Kun, the Next II also features dual smart touchpads that can be customized with gesture controls and key mapping.
The back of the handheld is home to four extra buttons, but you can also set specific controls for four other customizable buttons.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1994701176324145260

 

[NTMBK]

One more strix halo APU announced

https://twitter.com/x/status/1994701176324145260

Absolute unit

 

[Z O X]

It sounds a bit like the 388 exists so that AMD can sell a significantly cheaper full-GPU version of STX Halo without angering too much the OEMs who are paying top dollar for the 395, as the latter was the only way to get the full 40CU GPU.

Truth be told, neither of the two main reasons to get a Strix Halo - AI and gaming - need a 16-core CPU.

Very excited to see its gaming performance since (hopefully) more power will be available to GPU.
I am just designing a mATX enclosure, but would really like to see (and buy) a 388 ITX motherboard.
Fingers crossed ...

 

[Heartbreaker]

Very excited to see its gaming performance since (hopefully) more power will be available to GPU.
I am just designing a mATX enclosure, but would really like to see (and buy) a 388 ITX motherboard.
Fingers crossed ...

If going mATX, just get Zen 4, CPU and 16GB 9060 XT. It will cost less and be significantly better performing.

Even the current 385 with 8 core CPU, 32 CU GPU isn't a great value. The barebones framework with only 32GB of RAM is $1100.

So the 388 will be more expensive than that.

 

[Z O X]

If going mATX, just get Zen 4, CPU and 16GB 9060 XT. It will cost less and be significantly better performing.

Even the current 385 with 8 core CPU, 32 CU GPU isn't a great value. The barebones framework with only 32GB of RAM is $1100.

So the 388 will be more expensive than that.

Sorry, bad language from my side. English is not my native ...

ITX is way overpriced, but these systems are (AFAIK) all custom design and even more pricier.
In a more standardized format, they should be cheaper.

Only reason for not going smaller than mATX is price.
But 388 at 600-700$ would be the price at which I would consider selling complete ITX systems ...

 

[Heartbreaker]

Sorry, bad language from my side. English is not my native ...

ITX is way overpriced, but these systems are (AFAIK) all custom design and even more pricier.
In a more standardized format, they should be cheaper.

Only reason for not going smaller than mATX is price.
But 388 at 600-700$ would be the price at which I would consider selling complete ITX systems ...

But a 388 is higher end than 385 that already exists, so 388 won't lead to less expensive system than 385...

 

[Z O X]

But a 388 is higher end than 385 that already exists, so 388 won't lead to less expensive system than 385...

Yes and, AFAIK, only framework sells ITX boards (900e).
We need more competition ...

 

[JustViewing]

Unfortunately in future with the price hike of GPU and RAM, we would be only able to purchase processors like AMD Strix Halo with built-in memory and GPU. That is just sad. few weeks ago I was thinking of buying 64GB RAM. Now that is out of the question, I should have pulled the trigger earlier.

 

[Bryo4321]

Got a framework desktop, 395 version. The form factor and performance is really great. I would say gaming performance is shocking from a power/performance perspective. Similar to a rx 7600 while the entire machine draws less power than just a rx 7600! Feels like an x86 version of an M chip. Running cachyos with gnome and some extensions. It rips!

 

[Heartbreaker]

Got a framework desktop, 395 version. The form factor and performance is really great. I would say gaming performance is shocking from a power/performance perspective. Similar to a rx 7600 while the entire machine draws less power than just a rx 7600! Feels like an x86 version of an M chip. Running cachyos with gnome and some extensions. It rips!

It is essentially the equivalent of an M -Pro chip, as the both have 256 bit memory interface. It's good perf/watt, but not perf/$.

 

[Bryo4321]

It is essentially the equivalent of an M -Pro chip, as the both have 256 bit memory interface. It's good perf/watt, but not perf/$.

Definitely paying a premium for the form factor! No disagreement there. Looking forward to seeing AMD grow this product line though. I really like that this one is on a standard ITX board. If they ever release a new model with RDNA 5 or something I could definitely see myself repurposing the motherboard.