AMD 6-Core Krackan Point CPU Discovered, Featuring 3+3 Core Setup

In an intriguing development, AMD’s Krackan Point APU, featuring a unique 6-core architecture, has made an appearance on the Geekbench AI benchmark, showcasing a distinctive 3+3 design.

Exploring AMD’s Krackan Point: A New Entrant with 6 Cores in Dual Clusters

Set to cater to the budget-savvy segment, AMD’s Krackan Point is a part of the Zen 5-based series aimed at mainstream users. While this lineup has been the subject of previous discussions, concrete details about its SKUs and specifications have been sparse—until now.

A recent leak, courtesy of @Olrak29_ on X, unveiled that one of the Krackan Point chips underwent testing on Geekbench. Notably, this wasn’t the traditional Geekbench 6 CPU test; instead, the chip was evaluated using the Geekbench AI test, tailored specifically for the Neural Processing Unit (NPU). The results were quite revealing: the processor scored 2019 points in Single Precision, 1276 in Half Precision, and 3773 in Quantization.

Although these scores are preliminary—partly due to the processor being an early engineering sample—they offer a glimpse into its configuration. The System Information indicates that this processor is part of an ASUS laptop, labeled as an AMD Engineering Sample: 100-000001600-40_Y. It’s identified as a 6-core/12-thread CPU featuring two core clusters.

Interestingly, each of these clusters contains 3 cores (3x Zen 5, 3x Zen 5c). What remains unclear is whether both clusters reside on the same CCD. Theoretically, they could be separate, although precedent from the Ryzen 5 8500G—where all 6 cores are positioned on a single cluster in a 2+4 formation—suggests the possibility of dual CCDs for Krackan Point. However, this remains speculative.

Rumors suggest that this particular chip might be the Ryzen AI 5 340/330 APU, considered the entry-level option in the Krackan Point lineup. Beyond it, there’s the 8-core Ryzen AI 7 350, serving the mid-range market. It’s worth noting the specific naming conventions within this series: the 8-core Ryzen AI 7 300 belongs to Krackan Point, whereas the 8-core Strix Point CPU carries the Ryzen AI Pro designation.

Anticipation surrounds AMD’s potential early 2025 launch of Krackan Point, targeting cost-effective platforms. This could see it emerge as the Ryzen Z2 Extreme in next-gen consoles, trumping the Z1 Extreme with enhanced performance and significantly improved battery life. Presently, the Strix Point isn’t widely adopted in gaming handheld devices, with only a handful of models slated to incorporate these chips.

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As AMD gears up for this release, tech enthusiasts and gamers alike are eager to see how Krackan Point will influence both budget and performance standards in the world of gaming and computing. Stay tuned for more updates!

Source: Geekbench

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