AMD has announced a range of new processors at CES 2025, further cementing its leadership in the AI PC market as the company introduces the Ryzen AI Max Series, Ryzen AI 300 Series, and Ryzen 200 Series processors.
Additionally, AMD has expanded its commercial AI PC lineup with the inclusion of AMD PRO Technologies across these new processors, alongside new gaming and graphics products.
Ryzen AI Max and AI Max PRO Series Processors
The new Ryzen AI Max Series processors are tailored for next-gen AI PCs, providing exceptional power for gaming, content creation, and everyday tasks. These processors boast up to 16 “Zen 5” CPU cores and up to 40 AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units.
With an AMD XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit (NPU) offering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance, the Ryzen AI Max processors are designed to handle demanding AI workloads and large models. These processors support up to 128GB of unified memory, with 96GB allocated for graphics, enabling seamless multitasking and AI processing.
The Ryzen AI Max PRO Series processors bring the same level of power to business-class mobile workstations. With enterprise-grade security and manageability through AMD PRO Technologies, these processors allow professionals to work on complex engineering and AI-driven tasks in ultra-portable systems.
Ryzen AI 300 and AI 300 PRO Series Processors
The new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors expand the Ryzen AI 300 family, now including Ryzen AI 7 and Ryzen AI 5 models. These processors feature up to 8 “Zen 5” CPU cores, the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics, and an advanced NPU based on AMD XDNA 2 technology.
These chips provide up to five times better AI performance compared to the previous generation. The Ryzen AI 300 PRO Series processors cater to business users with up to 50+ TOPS of AI performance, supporting AI-enabled applications like Microsoft Copilot+ while offering top-tier security and manageability features.
Ryzen 200 and 200 PRO Series Processors
AMD’s Ryzen 200 Series processors bring the “Zen 4” architecture to the FP8 platform, making AI capabilities more accessible. With up to 8 CPU cores and 16 threads, the Ryzen 200 Series processors are ideal for everyday users seeking excellent performance and battery life. For business professionals, the Ryzen 200 PRO Series ensures efficiency, security, and powerful AI processing capabilities.
AMD PRO Technologies
AMD’s PRO Technologies offer enterprise-grade security and management features, helping businesses protect systems from cyber threats while simplifying IT operations. Recent additions include cloud-based recovery, supply chain security, and advanced attack detection and recovery tools, ensuring continuous protection for enterprise devices.
Gaming Products: Ryzen X3D and Ryzen Z2 Series
AMD also revealed new products to boost its gaming portfolio. The Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D desktop processors deliver unparalleled performance, featuring 16 “Zen 5” CPU cores and AMD RDNA 2 graphics, pushing the limits of gaming and content creation. These processors utilize 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, improving clock speeds and cooling efficiency for optimal performance.
The Ryzen Z2 Series handheld gaming processors offer a unique blend of power and efficiency, enabling console-class gaming in a portable form. With up to 8 CPU cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics, the Ryzen Z2 processors deliver an immersive gaming experience on the go.
Additionally, the new Ryzen 9000HX Series processors are designed for high-performance mobile gaming, featuring up to 16 cores and advanced DDR5 memory support. The Ryzen 9955HX3D is set to become one of the fastest mobile processors, delivering exceptional performance for gamers and creators.
OEM Partnerships
The company emphasized that OEM partners continue to integrate AMD Ryzen processors into their systems, further advancing AI-powered and gaming PCs. AMD is also strengthening its partnership with Dell, unveiling new Dell Pro systems powered by Ryzen AI PRO processors, set to launch later this year.
Pricing and Availability
- Systems with Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI Max PRO Series processors are expected to be available in Q1, 2025.
- Systems powered by Ryzen AI 300 processors will also be available in Q1, 2025.
- Ryzen 200 Series processors are expected to hit the market in Q2, 2025.
- New Ryzen X3D models are set to be available in Q1, 2025.
- Ryzen Z2 systems will be available starting in Q1, 2025.
- Ryzen 9000HX Series processors for mobile notebooks will be available in the first half of 2025.
Pricing will be announced as these products roll out.
Speaking about the new developments, Jack Huynh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Computing and Graphics Group at AMD, said,
As consumers and professionals continue to recognize the productivity benefits of AI PCs, AMD is further solidifying its leadership in performance. With the next generation of AI-enabled processors, we are expanding AI capabilities to devices everywhere, bringing the power of a workstation to thin and light laptops.