
AMD is rumored to be working on a successor to its Dragon Range (Ryzen 7045HX) processor lineup, codenamed Fire Range. Wu Haijun, chairman of Hasee, a Chinese PC manufacturer, has reportedly confirmed that these upcoming CPUs will be branded per AMD's old naming scheme and further asserted the development of an X3D variant on mobile, namely the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D (via Golden Pig Upgrade Pack). In addition, the discussion also touched on Intel's Arrow Lake-HX processors, but the sentiment was not strictly positive.
AMD and Intel offer select processors employing desktop-grade silicon branded with the HX suffix at the high end. With Ryzen 7000, AMD introduced the Dragon Range series, featuring upwards of two CCDs and one IOD, distinct from other mobile counterparts, which are monolithic. These processors are designated for workstations or desktop replacements but suffer from poor battery life due to the multi-chiplet design. Likewise, Intel's HX-series processors are no different, with the latest iteration, Core Ultra 200HX or Arrow Lake HX, expected to debut at CES.