Editor’s Note (11/2/2025): Due to an error in moving the article over from Google Docs to Substack, the “Balancing CPU and GPU Bandwidth Demands” section was missing some Cyberpunk 2077 data.
I wanted to see how much the NPU XDNA2 performance differs between Halo Strix with its ample bandwidth and the Mainstream Strix-point design or even Kracken.
I second that! How dependent NPUs are on the memory system feeding them is - AFAIK - rarely looked at. I believe it'll become more important and interesting once those NPUs are actually put to (good and productive) use.
I wanted to see how much the NPU XDNA2 performance differs between Halo Strix with its ample bandwidth and the Mainstream Strix-point design or even Kracken.
I second that! How dependent NPUs are on the memory system feeding them is - AFAIK - rarely looked at. I believe it'll become more important and interesting once those NPUs are actually put to (good and productive) use.
What is SDE? Quote:
GPU-sde bandwidth load
"I hope AMD continues to target Strix Halo’s market segment with updated designs, and look forward to seeing where they go next." I'll second that.