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AMD Unleashes AI Powerhouse: Ryzen AI 400 Series
6 Jan
Summary
- New Ryzen AI 400 series processors debut with up to 60 TOPS AI performance.
- The chips feature Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPUs.
- Laptops and mini PCs with these processors will be available in Q1 2026.
At CES 2026, AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 processor series, engineered for AI-ready PCs and mini desktops. These new chips integrate "Zen 5" CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and the XDNA 2 neural processor architecture, delivering up to 60 trillion AI operations per second (TOPS) on their top-tier models.
This advancement represents a notable increase from previous generations, positioning AMD competitively in the AI PC market, though behind Qualcomm's projected performance. The Ryzen AI 400 series promises substantial improvements in multitasking, content creation, and gaming performance, bolstered by technologies like AMD FSR and optimized graphics units.
AMD also updated its Ryzen AI Max+ workstation-level processors. Laptops and mini PCs equipped with the new Ryzen AI 400 and AI Max+ series are scheduled for release in Q1 2026, with major manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo expected to adopt them.
