AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors have been unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2026 — the world’s first desktop CPUs built for Microsoft Copilot+ PC experiences, with up to 50 TOPS of on-device AI compute, Zen 5 cores, and AM5 socket support. Mobile workstations and laptops get the PRO 400 Series treatment with up to 60 TOPS and 30% faster multithreaded performance over Intel.
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AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series — Key Specs at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 CPU + RDNA 3.5 GPU + XDNA 2 NPU |
| Desktop NPU | Up to 50 TOPS |
| Mobile NPU | Up to 60 TOPS |
| Socket | AM5 |
| TDP Options | 65W (standard) / 35W (GE variants) |
| Top Desktop Model | Ryzen AI 7 450G — 8C/16T, 5.1 GHz boost |
| Top Mobile Model | Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| OEM Partners | HP, Dell, Lenovo |
| Availability | Q2 2026 |
| Copilot+ Support | Yes — world’s first desktop CPUs |
What Makes Ryzen AI 400 Series Different
This isn’t just a spec bump. The Ryzen AI 400 Series is AMD’s first desktop lineup with a dedicated XDNA 2 NPU capable of running AI assistants, local LLMs, and Copilot+ features entirely on-device — no cloud required. That matters for privacy, latency, and performance consistency.
The desktop chips combine Zen 5 CPU cores with AMD RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics and the NPU into a single package, targeting office professionals, developers, and power users on AM5 boards. Low-power 35W GE variants of every model make them viable for compact and all-in-one form factors too.
On the mobile side, the Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series is now extending into workstations for the first time — validated with leading ISV software for engineering, design, and technical workflows that demand CPU, GPU, and NPU working in tandem.
The AMD PRO platform underpins the entire commercial lineup with enterprise-grade remote management, letting IT admins diagnose and recover systems without a physical visit — critical for organisations rolling out AI PCs at scale. With HP, Dell, and Lenovo all committed for Q2 2026, availability across desktops, laptops, and workstations is shaping up to be broad from day one.
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FAQs
Are AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop CPUs compatible with existing AM5 motherboards?
Yes — the Ryzen AI 400 Series desktop processors use the AM5 socket and are compatible with existing AM5 platform motherboards.
How much faster is the Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series compared to Intel?
AMD claims up to 30% faster multithreaded performance over the Intel Core Ultra X7 358 with the Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470.
