Highlights

  • AMD introduces Ryzen AI 400 and PRO 400 Series processors delivering up to 60 NPU TOPS.
  • Ryzen AI Max+ processors and Ryzen AI Halo mini-PC provide advanced AI and graphics performance.
  • Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor becomes the fastest gaming CPU in the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup.

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) unveiled its new Ryzen AI 400 Series and Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series processors, designed for both consumer and commercial Copilot+ PCs. Built on “Zen 5” architecture and featuring second-generation XDNA™ 2 NPUs, these processors deliver up to 60 TOPS of AI compute. The series offers up to 12 CPU cores, integrated Radeon 800M Series graphics, and faster memory speeds, supporting multi-day battery life and advanced compute across multiple form factors. The PRO 400 Series adds enterprise capabilities, including security, manageability, and platform stability, ensuring consistent AI performance across business laptops.

Ryzen AI Max+ Series Extends AI to Premium Laptops and Mini-PCs
AMD also expanded the Ryzen AI Max+ lineup with the AI Max+ 392 and AI Max+ 388 processors. These chips integrate Zen 5 cores with Radeon 8060S graphics and second-generation XDNA NPUs, delivering high-performance AI and graphics for ultra-thin notebooks, compact desktops, and workstations. The Max+ series enables OEMs to deliver Copilot+ PCs optimized for AI workloads, creative applications, and gaming without compromising portability.

AMD Ryzen AI Halo: Mini-PC for AI Development
The Ryzen AI Halo developer platform brings high-performance AI compute and integrated graphics to a compact mini-PC. Powered by Ryzen AI Max+ processors, it supports up to 128GB of unified memory and 60 TFLOPS of RDNA™ 3.5 graphics performance. The platform can run models with up to 200 billion parameters locally and is optimized for AMD ROCm software, providing ready-to-use AI developer workflows. Halo is planned for launch in Q2 2026, with availability and pricing to be announced closer to release.

New Gaming Performance with Ryzen 7 9850X3D
AMD introduced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor as the fastest CPU in the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup. Based on Zen 5 architecture and second-generation 3D V-Cache technology, it offers eight cores, 16 threads, a boost frequency up to 5.6 GHz, and 104MB of total cache. AMD claims the processor delivers up to 27% better gaming performance compared to Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, supporting high frame rates and low latency for modern gaming workloads. Systems with Ryzen 7 9850X3D will be available from OEMs and retail partners beginning Q1 2026.

Software and Ecosystem Updates
AMD also announced ROCm 7.2 software support for Ryzen AI 400 Series processors on Windows and Linux. The platform integrates with ComfyUI and PyTorch for local AI workloads. Additionally, AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition AI Bundle simplifies AI setup on AMD-powered PCs, including image generation tools and local LLM support. FSR “Redstone” technology delivers ML-based frame generation and upscaling, with FSR Radiance Caching improving ray tracing efficiency.

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AMD shares closed at USD 221.08 on 5 January 2026.