AMD HIP Library 3.2.0 Adds Medusa APU Support

AMD releases HIP Ray Tracing library update 3.2.0, revealing new RDNA 3.5 and RDNA 4m GPU identifiers for the upcoming Medusa APU lineup.

has officially released the HIP Ray Tracing library version 3.2.0, introducing support for the upcoming Medusa APU lineup. The update adds three new iGPU IDs: GFX1171, GFX1170, and GFX115E, following the previously confirmed GFX1172 identifier for the series.

The new IDs reveal a hybrid architecture strategy for Medusa. The GFX117X series utilizes the architecture, while GFX115E belongs to the RDNA 3.5 family. Medusa Point, a monolithic version, will retain RDNA 3.5 to power entry-level and mainstream units.

This release underscores AMD's competitive roadmap against , which recently upgraded to the Xe3 architecture. As Intel prepares its Xe3P Arc D-Series for 2026, AMD is leveraging a mix of RDNA 3.5 and RDNA 4m to scale performance across its mobile chips.


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