AMD's next-gen Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU is expected to feature 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores and 8 Zen 5 CPU cores, offering improved performance and battery life for gaming handheld devices.
The Ryzen Z2G APU is rumored to be included in three new Asus ROG Ally models, providing better pricing and performance compared to the previous Z1 models.
The release of the Z2 APUs in 2025 hints at the possibility of new handheld devices from Asus, MSI, and potentially a next-gen Valve Steam Deck successor.
The Ryzen Z2G APU, with 12 RDNA 2 cores, could bring significant performance gains and competition in pricing against the Steam Deck, improving battery life for Asus' handhelds.