AMD Expands Ryzen AI 400 Series with 50 TOPS NPU and 30% Faster Performance
AMD launched Ryzen AI and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop and mobile processors with NPUs delivering up to 50 TOPS and Zen 5 cores. OEMs including HP and Lenovo will ship Q2 Copilot+ desktop systems while mobile PRO 9 HX PRO 470 offers up to 30% faster multithreaded performance.
1. Launch of Ryzen AI 400 Series
AMD introduced the Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop and mobile processors, marking the first desktop chips designed for Microsoft Copilot+ experiences. The new portfolio targets next-generation AI PC applications by combining Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and dedicated NPUs for on-device intelligence.
2. Processor Architecture and Performance
Each Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop processor features an integrated XDNA 2 NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS alongside up to eight Zen 5 cores and AMD Radeon 3.5 graphics. Mobile variants sustain all-day battery life while delivering up to 30% faster multithreaded performance versus competitive processors.
3. OEM Partnerships and Availability
AM5 desktop systems powered by Ryzen AI 400 Series chips will be available from HP and Lenovo starting in Q2 2026. OEMs can leverage the AMD PRO platform to enhance enterprise security, manageability, and resilience for large-scale AI PC deployments.
4. Expansion into Mobile Workstations
The Ryzen AI PRO 9 HX PRO 470 mobile processor extends AI acceleration to commercial notebooks and mobile workstations, offering professionals accelerated compute for design, engineering, and AI-assisted workflows. Its performance uplift and power efficiency enable sustained productivity throughout the workday.