Ryzen AI Hits Nearly 60 FPS in Black Myth: Wukong.
The AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 made its debut in a new handheld gaming console, averaging 60 fps in a demanding title, although there are several aspects to consider.
The new portable gaming device, OneXFly F1 Pro, is equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI HX 370 chip, which has shown impressive performance in the video game Black Myth: Wukong, achieving an average of 58 frames per second (fps) with a minimal thermal design of 15 watts. While this result is notable, it's important to consider that playing AAA titles on mobile devices comes with certain compromises.
The OneXFly F1 Pro features a processor with 12 cores, consisting of four Zen 5 cores and eight Zen 5c cores, along with 24 processing threads. While the Zen 5 cores can reach speeds of up to 5.1 GHz, the Zen 5c cores have a limit of 3.3 GHz. Although the standard TDP (thermal design power) of the chip is 28 watts, it can be adjusted between 15 W and 54 W. This APU shows solid graphical capabilities thanks to its AMD Radeon 890M GPU, in addition to having a 7-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz.
A short video revealed by the manufacturer showcased how the device ran the game smoothly at 58 fps, although at times the frame rate drops to 40 fps. This performance is remarkable, especially considering it is achieved with a TDP of just 15 watts. Theoretically, the game runs at 1080p, but in reality, it is running at 1080p with a resolution scaling of 65%, bringing it closer to 700p. AMD's FSR technology was also enabled during the tests, and Black Myth: Wukong supports frame generation from both AMD and Nvidia.
Although the tests were conducted on low graphical settings, and it is uncertain when the OneXFly F1 Pro will hit the market or what its price will be, these compromises do not detract from the impressive results achieved for a device of this kind. With expectations of a next-generation Z2 Extreme chip from AMD at CES 2025, the portable gaming industry could be on the verge of an interesting shift, with OneXFly being the first to launch a device based on AMD's new chip.
