Following the unveiling of the Ryzen AI 400 series (internally codenamed Gorgon Point) at CES 2026, AMD is now gearing up to introduce an enhanced iteration of its premier mobile platform, Strix Halo: the Ryzen AI Max 400 series, also known by its codename Gorgon Halo. This latest series will continue to leverage the advanced Zen 5, RDNA 3.5, and XDNA 2 architectures. The performance enhancement strategy hinges on elevating the operational frequencies of both the CPU and the integrated GPU (iGPU). Notably, the iGPU's boost frequency is projected to climb from 2.9GHz to close to 3.1GHz, accompanied by a simultaneous uptick in CPU core frequencies. These adjustments are designed to bolster capabilities in AI computing, content creation, and graphics-intensive tasks.

Industry insiders reveal that AMD intends to pause the introduction of new SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) for the Strix Halo series throughout 2026, shifting its focus squarely onto the development of the Gorgon Halo variant. At present, engineering samples have been disseminated to key partners, indicating that the project has entered its advanced development phase, with production preparations gaining momentum. Anticipated to hit the market in the latter half of 2026, the related products are primarily aimed at the high-end segment of thin-and-light notebooks, workstations, and mini PCs. This strategic move signifies AMD's Halo platform's transition into a phase of stable iteration, where frequency optimization emerges as the central tactic to sustain competitiveness until the advent of the Zen 6 and RDNA 5 architectures.