News Summary
- AMD has launched the Ryzen AI 400 and Pro 400 series of processors. The Ryzen AI 400 series targets consumer and gaming systems, offering up to 60 NPU TOPS for Co-Pilot + PCs and advanced AI features, while the Pro 400 series is tailored for business applications.
- The Ryzen AI Max models extend these capabilities, bringing powerful AI and graphics to slim laptops, workstations, and compact devices for creators, gamers, and developers.
- AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Halo, a mini PC, distinct from the processors above. Halo runs on Ryzen AI Max + performance and targets AI developers who need an out-of-the-box mini PC platform for rapid edge AI development.
- In addition to its AI lineup, AMD announced the Ryzen 7 9850X 3D, the company’s fastest gaming processor, built on Zen 5 and AMD 3D V-Cache technologies. Unlike AI-oriented chips, this processor is purpose-built for peak gaming performance and is designed exclusively for gamers.
- Alongside these product launches, AMD announces robust yearly growth in OEM adoption of Ryzen AI processors, with more consumer, business, and gaming systems set to launch through 2026.
- The new ROCm 7.2 software for Windows and Linux now supports Ryzen AI for 400 series of processors for use with Comfy UI.
Highlighting its ongoing efforts, AMD introduced its latest mobile and desktop processors at CES 2026, emphasizing expanded AI capabilities, gaming performance, and business features across a broader range of systems.
Continuing the business focus, AMD also introduced the Ryzen AI Pro series, specifically for business laptops. This series features AI acceleration, robust security, and management capabilities distinct from consumer-focused models.
With AI now central to PCs, AMD is expanding its hardware and software lineup to accelerate AI use. For example, the new Ryzen AI Halo platform’s ROCm7.2 support for Ryzen AI 400 series and an AI bundle for Adrenalin Edition make AI development and use easier and faster.
For gamers, AMD is introducing a new top gaming CPU, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. It improves on the Ryzen 7 9800X3D by 400 MHz, offering even better gaming performance. Ready on users will also get FSR Redstone, which adds machine running frame generation and upscaling to the latest AAA games, moving AMD closer to a complete AI computing platform.
AI is changing what PCs can’t do, and AMD is at the forefront, said Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of AMD’s Computing and Graphics Group. We are making smarter, faster, and more compelling experiences possible for everyone.
Introducing the AMD Ryzen AI 400 series and AMD Ryzen AI Pro 400 series
AMD launches Ryzen AI 400 and Pro 400 series for consumer and business Co-Pilot + PCs. Built on XEN5 and XDNA2 NPUs, they deliver up to 60 TOPs of NPU AI compute and meet Co-Pilot + PC requirements. With up to 12 CPU cores, built-in Radeon 800M graphics, and faster memory, these chips offer strong performance, long battery life, and smart features across many devices.
The Ryzen AI Pro 400 series is designed for businesses and modern IT needs. It offers strong performance, advanced security with AMD Pro technologies, easy management, and sustained reliability. These benefits translate to enhanced data protection, simplified service deployment, and reduced downtime for IT teams. IT teams can confidently upgrade their systems, knowing these processors offer reliable enterprise-level features and the same AI capabilities as the rest of the Ryzen AI Pro 400 series. This gives business users a consistent, high-quality experience and IT decision makers great performance and value.
With the latest Ryzen AI processors, AMD is helping move AI PCs from early adopters to everyday tools by providing fast AI-powered services such as real-time translation, intelligent suggestions, and local data processing. For privacy, these new chips offer greater computing power, broader device compatibility, and an improved on-device user experience, helping users work and create more efficiently. Alongside our partners, the Ryzen AI 400 series is driving the next generation of fast, smart computing that delivers phenomenal AI benefits for everyday tasks.
Pricing and Availability
Systems with AMD Ryzen AI 400 series and Ryzen AI Pro 400 series will be available from top brands like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Gigabyte, and Lenovo starting in Q1 2026. Desktops with the Ryzen AI 400 series will launch later in Q2 2026.
