AMD has introduced its expanded Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors, marking the first time the company has embedded a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) in a consumer‑grade CPU.
The new chips pair Zen 5 CPU cores with RDNA 3.5 graphics and an AMD XDNA 2 NPU that delivers up to 50 TOPS of AI compute, enabling local execution of large language models and other AI workloads directly on the PC without relying on cloud services.
Desktop systems equipped with the Ryzen AI 400 Series are expected to reach the market in Q2 2026, primarily through OEM partners such as HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, ASUS, and GIGABYTE; the processors will not be sold as boxed retail CPUs at launch.
AMD positions the new processors to compete with NVIDIA’s AI‑accelerated GPUs and Intel’s Core Ultra line, touting a 30 % faster multithreaded performance on the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 versus Intel’s Core Ultra X7 358H and targeting both mainstream consumers and enterprise environments with the PRO 400 Series’ enhanced management and security features.
The launch signals AMD’s strategic push into the AI‑enabled PC market, aligning with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC ecosystem and offering on‑device AI that enhances privacy and reduces cloud dependence, potentially capturing significant share in both consumer and professional segments.
"The desktop PC is evolving from a tool you use to an intelligent assistant that works alongside you. With the Ryzen AI 400 Series processors – the world’s first designed to power new Copilot+ experiences on the desktop – we’re bringing powerful AI acceleration that enables our partners to build systems that empower both enterprises and consumers to do more and create more," said Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager of AMD’s Computing and Graphics Group.
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