Danny Weber
13:21 11-02-2026
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Rumors about AMD's Medusa Halo processors suggest LPDDR6 support, Zen 6 CPU cores, and RDNA 5 graphics. Learn about potential specs and launch details.
Rumors about the next generation of AMD Halo processors, known by the codename Medusa Halo and expected to carry the Ryzen AI Max 500 branding, suggest potential support for LPDDR6 memory. This information comes from well-known insider Gray/Olrak29.
Support for LPDDR6 wouldn't rule out compatibility with other memory standards, but this type could significantly boost bandwidth while keeping the same bus width. LPDDR6 is anticipated to offer peak data transfer speeds higher than LPDDR5X—likely in the range of 10.6 to 14.4 Gb/s—and might transition to a 12-bit I/O interface width.
If AMD sticks with a 256-bit memory bus, a speed of 14,400 MT/s would translate to a theoretical bandwidth of around 460.8 GB/s. That's roughly 80% higher than Strix Halo's capability. However, in its early stages, Medusa Halo might use slower LPDDR6 variants.
For context, Strix Halo already supports LPDDR5X-8000 with 256 GB/s bandwidth. There's also mention of a Gorgon Halo configuration with LPDDR5X-8533, delivering about 273.1 GB/s on the same 256-bit bus.
Leaks indicate that Medusa Halo will be the sole Halo lineup member to feature Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics. Meanwhile, Strix Halo and Gorgon Halo are expected to be based on Zen 5 with RDNA 3.5 graphics. Most of AMD's product lineup for 2027–2028 is rumored to remain on RDNA 3.5, though minor architectural tweaks are being discussed that could enable FSR 4 support. In this context, the RDNA 4m architecture is also mentioned.
Medusa Halo, in contrast, is seen as a step toward AMD's next-generation graphics, akin to future discrete GPUs. Preliminary data suggests the processor could get two CCD chips with 12 cores each, boosting the total core count from 16 to 24.
AMD has not officially confirmed Medusa Halo's existence, so all specs, including LPDDR6 support, remain speculative. The company also hasn't announced an update for Gorgon Halo yet, but available information points to a potential launch closer to the end of 2026.