AMD chipset driver release notes suggest Ryzen 7045HX APUs are coming to desktops

The release notes of AMD's latest chipset driver have raised eyebrows, as mentions of Ryzen 7045HX support for desktops have been spotted. This listing has left some wondering whether it was an unintentional mistake or a subtle confirmation of the arrival of new Zen4 desktop APUs.

In the highlights section for the latest round of Ryzen chipset drivers, AMD notes that it added support for AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs for desktops, as well as Ryzen 7045HX APUs for desktops. So far, AMD has not officially announced any plans to bring these APUs to desktop.

What makes this listing intriguing is the fact that the 7045HX CPUs have basic integrated graphics. These processors come equipped with a 2-CU iGPU, which serves more as a display driver than a gaming-capable GPU. To truly deliver a gaming experience on par with dedicated graphics cards, AMD would need to release Phoenix APUs instead of Dragon Range APUs. This would align more sensibly with the idea of a desktop APU.

Given these considerations, it is reasonable to assume that AMD might have made a mistake in writing the release notes for the driver.

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KitGuru says: Such slip-ups are not uncommon, and it's possible that the listing was merely a result of oversight or miscommunication.

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