An unannounced 16-core model from AMD grounded on Zen 5 has emerged on Geekbench. The CPU was supposedly mounted in the Asus ROG Strix G16, likely the forthcoming 2025 version. Hardware informant Olrak indicates that this revealed processor is part of AMD’s premier Fire Range series for high-performance gaming laptops.
As we lack substantial evidence to support this information aside from an OPN code, it is advisable to regard this leak with caution. The supposedly leaked processor, which claims to have 16 cores, underwent testing as an Engineering Sample, identified by the OPN Code “100-000001028-42_Y”. This code may aid us in identifying this processor if it appears in future leaks. Nevertheless, we cannot draw any definitive conclusions about its performance, as the CPU was assessed in Geekbench AI.
Generally, mobile processors from AMD and Intel, like Strix Point and Lunar Lake, are adaptations of the identical architecture employed in their desktop chips, tuned for smaller size and reduced power consumption. At the ultra-high end, a select few “HX” models from either manufacturer utilize desktop silicon. The previous Dragon Range (Ryzen 7045HX) exemplified a desktop substitute, departing from AMD’s usual monolithic strategy with mobile chips. Yet, it struggled with battery longevity, which is anticipated due to the CPU’s MCM design.
The Geekbench assessment enumerates the indicated Fire Range CPU with 16 cores and 32 threads grounded on Zen 5, operating at a base speed of 2.5 GHz. If AMD retains its naming convention, this SKU should correspond to the Ryzen 9 9955HX, but we could be mistaken. The Asus ROG Strix G16, designated “G614FH,” comes equipped with this undisclosed Fire Range CPU alongside 32GB of DDR5 memory, which ought to be more than sufficient for gaming and productivity tasks. It will be intriguing to observe how this processor performs in relation to Intel’s Arrow Lake-HX models.
Last month, we reported on a leak that analyzed AMD’s mobile lineup for 2025. Assuming the leak holds true, Fire Range CPUs should exhibit pin-to-pin compatibility with the FL1 socket, streamlining integration with current designs. The leak also suggests that AMD will roll out X3D variants of its Fire Range processors, mirroring the previous generation.
Fire Range is expected to accommodate quicker DDR5-5600 memory (SODIMM), according to the source, yielding a modest performance enhancement alongside the new architecture. Anticipate additional details from AMD during its CES presentation next month.