# AMD Dumps NPU: Cheaper Chips Incoming

URL: https://technosports.co.in/amd-dumps-npu-cheaper-chips-incoming/  
Published: 2026-08-10  
Updated: 2026-08-10  
Author: Raishya Das

AMD is ditching the “AI PC” tax. The new Ryzen 5 439 and Ryzen 7 449 skip the NPU entirely, trading Copilot+ certification for leaner, more affordable hardware. Built on cutting-edge Zen 5 architecture, these chips deliver pure performance without the silicon bloat. It is a bold, consumer-first move for users who demand power, but refuse to pay for AI features they never use.