AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation, unveiling its Ryzen AI Max Series processors ahead of CES 2025. These cutting-edge processors are designed to revolutionize AI-enabled PCs, delivering workstation-level performance in thin and light notebooks. Alongside the Ryzen AI Max Series, AMD also introduced the Ryzen AI 300 Series and Ryzen 200 Series processors, ensuring a comprehensive lineup for gamers, creators, and everyday users.
With AMD PRO Technologies integrated across the lineup, these processors offer enterprise-grade security and manageability tools, making them ideal for both personal and professional use. AMD’s latest innovations promise to bring AI-powered performance to devices everywhere, empowering users to tackle demanding workloads with ease.
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Ryzen AI Max Series: The Ultimate AI PC Processors
The Ryzen AI Max Series processors are AMD’s flagship offering for next-gen AI PCs, delivering unparalleled power and performance for gamers, creators, and professionals. Built with Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA™ 3.5 graphics, and the AMD XDNA™ 2 Neural Processing Unit (NPU), these processors are designed to handle AI-accelerated workloads with ease.
Key Features of Ryzen AI Max Series:
- Up to 16 Zen 5 Cores and 32 Threads: Exceptional multitasking and processing power.
- RDNA 3.5 Graphics: Up to 40 compute units for stunning visuals and smooth performance.
- AMD XDNA 2 NPU: Up to 50 TOPS of AI processing power for demanding AI-enabled applications.
- Unified Memory: Up to 128GB, with 96GB available for graphics, ensuring seamless multitasking and support for large AI models.
These processors are built for thin and light laptops, offering workstation-level performance in a portable form factor. Whether you’re gaming, creating, or working on AI-accelerated tasks, the Ryzen AI Max Series delivers unmatched performance.
Model Breakdown:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Total Cache | Graphics Model | NPU TOPS | Graphics Cores | cTDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI Max+ 395 | 16C/32T | Up to 5.1 / 3.0 GHz | 80MB | Radeon™ 8060S | 50 | 40 | 45-120W |
| Ryzen AI Max 390 | 12C/24T | Up to 5.0 / 3.2 GHz | 76MB | Radeon™ 8050S | 50 | 32 | 45-120W |
| Ryzen AI Max 385 | 8C/16T | Up to 5.0 / 3.6 GHz | 40MB | Radeon™ 8050S | 50 | 32 | 45-120W |
Ryzen AI Max PRO Series: Business-Class Power
For professionals, AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max PRO Series, designed to power business-class mobile workstations. These processors are equipped with AMD PRO Technologies, offering enterprise-grade security and manageability tools for IT teams.
Built for AI-accelerated workloads, the Ryzen AI Max PRO Series is perfect for handling large engineering models, architectural designs, and other complex tasks.
Model Breakdown:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Total Cache | Graphics Model | NPU TOPS | Graphics Cores | cTDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 | 16C/32T | Up to 5.1 / 3.0 GHz | 80MB | Radeon™ 8060S | 50 | 40 | 45-120W |
| Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | 12C/24T | Up to 5.0 / 3.2 GHz | 76MB | Radeon™ 8050S | 50 | 32 | 45-120W |
| Ryzen AI Max PRO 385 | 8C/16T | Up to 5.0 / 3.6 GHz | 40MB | Radeon™ 8050S | 50 | 32 | 45-120W |
Ryzen AI 300 Series: AI for Everyone
AMD is expanding its Ryzen AI 300 Series lineup to bring premium AI experiences to more users. These processors feature up to 8 Zen 5 cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an NPU powered by AMD XDNA 2 technology, offering 5x better AI performance than the previous generation.
Designed for thin and light notebooks, the Ryzen AI 300 Series processors are perfect for everyday productivity and AI-enabled applications like Microsoft Copilot+.
Model Breakdown:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Total Cache | Graphics Model | NPU TOPS | cTDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI 7 350 | 8C/16T | Up to 5.0 / 2.0 GHz | 24MB | Radeon™ 860M | 50 | 15-54W |
| Ryzen AI 5 340 | 6C/12T | Up to 4.8 / 2.0 GHz | 22MB | Radeon™ 840M | 50 | 15-54W |
Ryzen 200 Series: Everyday AI Performance
For users seeking everyday productivity, AMD introduced the Ryzen 200 Series processors, powered by Zen 4 architecture. These processors bring AI capabilities to the mainstream, offering up to 8 cores, RDNA 3 graphics, and 16 NPU TOPS for essential applications.
Model Breakdown:
| Model | Cores/Threads | Boost/Base Frequency | Total Cache | Graphics Model | NPU TOPS | cTDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 9 270 | 8C/16T | Up to 5.2 / 4.0 GHz | 24MB | Radeon™ 780M | 16 | 35-54W |
| Ryzen 7 260 | 8C/16T | Up to 5.1 / 3.8 GHz | 24MB | Radeon™ 780M | 16 | 35-54W |
| Ryzen 5 240 | 6C/12T | Up to 5.0 / 4.3 GHz | 22MB | Radeon™ 760M | 16 | 35-54W |
AMD PRO Technologies: Enterprise-Grade Security
All Ryzen PRO processors come equipped with AMD PRO Technologies, offering:
- Multi-Layer Security: Protects against sophisticated attacks.
- Manageability Tools: Streamlines IT operations for enterprise fleets.
- Cloud-Based Recovery: Ensures business continuity in case of system failures.
Availability
- Ryzen AI Max and AI Max PRO Series: Available starting Q1 2025.
- Ryzen AI 300 Series: Available starting Q1 2025.
- Ryzen 200 Series: Available starting Q2 2025.
