AMD Releases Gorgon Halo Benchmarks Ahead of Expected Nvidia RTX Spark Launch

AMD Benchmarks Gorgon Halo

AMD has released performance benchmarks for its new Gorgon Halo chips, specifically the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495. These benchmarks focus on generative AI performance, using ComfyUI to measure throughput across various models. The release comes shortly after the initial launch of Gorgon Halo devices, some priced over $7,099.

Comparison Against Intel

Instead of comparing directly to the unreleased Nvidia RTX Spark, AMD benchmarked its Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 against Intel's Core Ultra X9 388H. AMD used a top-spec 192GB configuration of its chip, while the Intel system featured 64GB of memory. The reported performance advantage for AMD ranged from 1.1x to 32.2x, though one outlier result for a model called Yuve was noted as potentially due to optimization issues or an inability to run on the Intel machine.

Market Positioning and Competition

The Gorgon Halo chips are positioned to compete directly with Nvidia's upcoming RTX Spark devices and, to a lesser extent, Apple's larger M-series SoCs. AMD refers to this segment as "agentic PCs." This benchmark release is seen as a pre-emptive move by AMD ahead of Nvidia's expected RTX Spark launch later this week at a Microsoft event.

No Gaming or General Application Benchmarks

The released benchmarks do not include gaming or general application performance data. Gorgon Halo is largely considered a refresh of the previous-generation Strix Halo chips, and significant performance swings in these areas are not anticipated compared to the prior generation.