AMD Ryzen AI PC Processors
AMD launched its Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors on March 2, 2026, marking the first desktop CPUs designed to support Microsoft Copilot+ PC experiences with a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of up to 50 TOPS for on-device AI acceleration. As of July 11, 2026, the Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors are slated for availability in Q3 2026, offering up to 192GB of unified memory and 160GB of VRAM, with systems from partners like ASUS, HP, and Lenovo. The Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform, the world's smallest AI development system, launched on July 1, 2026, and is available for pre-order in June 2026. These processors feature Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPU architecture, with the flagship PRO 495 boasting 16 cores and 55 TOPS of NPU performance.
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July 2026 — 2 developments
AMD Details Ryzen AI 400 Series Pro Release, Halo Platform Pre-Order
AMD's Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series processors are slated for availability in the third quarter of 2026, offering up to 192GB of unified memory and 160GB of VRAM. The Ryzen AI Halo developer platform is also available for pre-order in June 2026.
AMD Launches Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform for AI PCs
AMD has launched the Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform, the world's smallest AI development system, powered by Ryzen AI Max processors and offering up to 128GB of unified memory for running large AI models locally. This platform is part of the new Ryzen AI 400 Series, featuring second-generation XDNA 2 NPUs and Zen 5 architecture, with devices expected to roll out in Q1 2026.
June 2026 — 1 developments
AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors Now Available in Laptops and Mini PCs
AMD's Ryzen AI 400 Series processors are now available in laptops and mini PCs, offering up to 60 TOPS of AI compute performance. This exceeds the 40 TOPS threshold required for Microsoft's Copilot+ PC certification. Desktop systems are expected in Q2 2026.
May 2026 — 1 developments
AMD Announces Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 Series Processors with Enhanced AI Capabilities
AMD has announced the Ryzen AI Max PRO 400 series processors, an upgrade to the "Strix Halo" codenamed 300 series, targeting commercial AI PCs and workstations. These processors feature Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 NPU architecture, with the flagship PRO 495 boasting 16 cores, up to 5.20 GHz boost, 192GB LPDDR5X memory support, and 55 TOPS of NPU performance. Systems with these new processors are slated for a Q3 2026 launch from partners like ASUS, HP, and Lenovo.
March 2026 — 3 developments
AMD Ryzen AI 400/Pro 400 desktop processors limit PCIe 4.0 lanes to 12
New details reveal that AMD's Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI Pro 400 desktop processors for the AM5 platform have a limited number of usable PCIe 4.0 lanes, with only 12 available to the system. This limitation means that installing an M.2 NVMe SSD will force a discrete GPU to operate in x8 mode instead of the standard x16.
AMD details new Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop processors with Zen 5 cores and 50 TOPS NPU
AMD has detailed its new Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors, featuring Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an XDNA 2 NPU. The processors offer up to 8 cores, 16 threads, and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of 50 TOPS for on-device AI acceleration, enabling Copilot+ PC experiences. The top-end Ryzen AI 7 450G includes eight Zen 5 cores, 16 threads, a 5.1 GHz boost clock, 24MB of cache, and Radeon 860M graphics.
AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Series Desktop Processors for Copilot+ PC Experiences
AMD has launched its Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processors, marking the first desktop CPUs designed to support Microsoft Copilot+ PC experiences. These new processors feature a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of up to 50 TOPS for on-device AI acceleration, enabling local execution of AI applications and LLMs.
February 2026 — 1 developments
AMD expands Ryzen AI processors for Copilot+ PCs, introduces new configurations and mini-PC
AMD has expanded its client PC offerings with new Ryzen AI processors specifically for Copilot+ PCs. The company also introduced additional Ryzen AI Max+ configurations across a wider range of devices and unveiled a new mini-PC branded as Ryzen AI Halo. These announcements further solidify AMD's on-device AI strategy within traditional PC segments like gaming desktops.
January 2026 — 2 developments
Ryzen AI 400 series details emerge, emphasizing AI sovereignty and privacy for on-device reasoning.
Further details emerged about the Ryzen AI 400 series, emphasizing a cultural shift towards "AI sovereignty" and privacy by enabling high-level reasoning locally on devices. This generation aims to mature the AI PC concept beyond basic features like background blur or text summarization, allowing for complex tasks like coding and data analysis without cloud dependency.
AMD Confirms Six Major OEMs to Ship Ryzen AI 400 Series Systems by Q1 2026
AMD reiterated its strategy for the Ryzen AI 400 series, emphasizing a focus on scale for the mainstream market. The company highlighted that six major OEMs (Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, GIGABYTE, and Lenovo) were confirmed to ship systems with these new processors starting in Q1 2026, aiming to define the mainstream AI PC.