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| Two AMD Gorgon Point CPUs have shown up on Geekbench |
New leaks have pulled back the curtain on AMD’s next-generation mobile processors. Fresh Geekbench listings for the upcoming Ryzen AI 400 series, codenamed “Gorgon Point,” provide our first look at tentative performance. While earlier rumors detailed core configurations, these real-world benchmarks offer a more tangible—if preliminary—picture of what to expect when these chips launch, reportedly at CES 2026.
Flagship Performance: A Look at the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470
The spotlight first falls on the anticipated flagship, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470. In the Geekbench 6 tests, the chip posted scores of 2,978 in single-core and 15,968 in multi-core. At first glance, this appears nearly identical to the current Strix Point flagship, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which averages around 2,890 and 15,051, respectively.
However, a crucial detail tempers these results. The listing reveals the CPU was not consistently hitting its maximum boost clock of 5.3 GHz during the test. It was spotted in an unreleased Lenovo laptop configured with 32GB of DDR5-2126 RAM—a relatively slow memory speed that can significantly bottleneck both CPU and integrated GPU performance. This suggests the final retail performance in optimized systems could be higher.
You can examine the flagship's CPU listing directly here: Geekbench Browser - Ryzen AI 9 HX 470.
Integrated Graphics: The Radeon 890M Story
The benchmark listings also shed light on the integrated Radeon 890M graphics. In the OpenCL test, the Gorgon Point variant scored 25,677 points. Surprisingly, this falls notably short of the same Radeon 890M GPU found in current Strix Point laptops, which can score upwards of 39,622 points, despite the new chip having a marginally higher boost clock (3.1 GHz vs. 2.9 GHz).
This specific GPU result, visible in a separate Geekbench Compute listing, came from an Asus laptop with 64GB of much faster DDR5-5572 memory. The disparity highlights that driver maturity and system tuning are likely still early, and the GPU's performance is not yet reflective of its final potential.
The Mid-Range Contender: Ryzen AI 7 450 Shows a Dip
Further down the stack, the Ryzen AI 7 450 shows results that may give potential buyers pause. It managed scores of 2,624 (single-core) and 10,598 (multi-core). This is lower than the averages for its predecessor, the Ryzen AI 7 350, which typically hits around 2,853 and 13,092.
This chip, featuring a 4+4 core layout with Zen 5 cores boosting to 5.14 GHz, was tested in the same Lenovo laptop with the slower 32GB RAM. The significant multi-core deficit suggests possible thermal constraints, power limits, or again, the impact of unoptimized early firmware and drivers. You can view this result here: Geekbench Browser - Ryzen AI 7 450.
Analysis: What Do These Early Benchmarks Really Tell Us?
The takeaway from these early leaks is nuanced. In raw performance, Gorgon Point, based on these pre-production samples, appears to offer only marginal CPU gains over the current Strix Point generation. The story with the Radeon 890M iGPU is even more conservative, showing a performance regression in these tests.
It’s critical to view these numbers with skepticism. Pre-release hardware is often tested with immature BIOS versions, pre-production drivers, and non-final memory configurations—all of which can severely hamper performance. AMD’s focus with the Ryzen AI 400 series may also be less on a massive raw power leap and more on refining power efficiency, enhancing the dedicated AI NPU (Neural Processing Unit), and improving platform features.
The Bottom Line
While the Geekbench numbers are underwhelming, they are an incomplete snapshot. The true measure of Gorgon Point will come with finalized laptops featuring optimized memory and cooling solutions. AMD is expected to formally unveil the Ryzen AI 400 series at CES 2026 in January, where we will get a clearer view of its performance targets, AI capabilities, and the improvements it brings to the next generation of AI-powered laptops. For now, enthusiasts should treat these leaks as a tentative first look, not a final verdict.
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| Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Radeon 890M Geekbench listing |
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| Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Geekbench listing |
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| Ryzen AI 7 450 Geekbench listing |