AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX Plus 495 leak points to stronger local AI laptops

AMD’s next high end Halo APU has appeared in leaked benchmark results, and it looks like a clear step above the current Ryzen AI MAX Plus 395. The chip is listed as Ryzen AI MAX Plus PRO 495, part of AMD’s upcoming Gorgon Halo family.

The leak shows 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, 32 threads, Radeon 8065S graphics, and support for up to 192GB of memory. That last detail may be the most important one because high memory capacity makes these chips more useful for local AI workloads, large models, creative tools, and compact workstation laptops.

The biggest upgrade may be memory capacity

Strix Halo already gave AMD a strong position in high performance APUs, especially for systems that need CPU, GPU, and unified memory in one package. Gorgon Halo appears to push that idea further.

The leaked platform had 192GB of memory. If the GPU can access 87.5% of that pool, around 168GB could be available for graphics or AI workloads. That is far beyond what normal laptop GPUs offer and could make the chip useful for running larger local models.

Performance also looks better than the current Ryzen AI MAX Plus PRO 395. The leaked PassMark result shows about 5% higher single thread performance and around 10% higher multi thread performance. That is not a huge generational jump, but it is meaningful for a refresh that appears to keep the same core count.

The Radeon 8065S graphics score looks close to the current Radeon 8060S. That suggests the iGPU may still use 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, with gains likely coming from clocks or tuning rather than a larger GPU.

The expected lineup includes several Gorgon Halo models, from 6 core versions with smaller graphics blocks to 16 core flagship parts. The top chips are expected to run in a 45W to 120W range, which means laptop design will matter a lot. A thin machine may not show the same performance as a larger workstation style device.

For gaming, this chip could be strong for integrated graphics, but the bigger story is local AI and portable workstation use. A laptop with 192GB of memory and a powerful APU could run workloads that normally need a larger desktop or external GPU setup.

The leak points to a possible launch later this year or early next year, with more details likely around Computex 2026. Until AMD confirms the lineup, the numbers should be treated carefully. Still, the direction is clear. AMD wants its Halo APUs to become serious options for compact systems that need strong CPU performance, capable integrated graphics, and much larger memory pools than normal laptops.