At CES 2026, AMD pulled the curtain back on its next-generation Ryzen AI 400 series, internally known as “Gorgon Point,” signalling a major push to redefine local AI computing across both laptops and desktops.
At the heart of the new lineup is AMD’s XDNA 2 neural
processing unit, delivering up to 60 TOPS of AI compute, comfortably exceeding
Microsoft’s threshold for Copilot+ PC certification. This positions Ryzen AI
400 as a platform designed not just for AI-assisted features, but for
sustained, on-device AI workloads without cloud dependency.
The processors combine Zen 5 CPU cores with RDNA 3.5
integrated graphics, tuned to strike a balance between raw performance and
power efficiency. Leading the range is the Ryzen AI 9 HX 475, which features 12
CPU cores and support for LPDDR5X memory running at 8533 MT/s, offering
noticeable gains in bandwidth-sensitive tasks.
AMD is also making bold claims around endurance. According
to the company, systems powered by Ryzen AI 400 can achieve up to 24 hours of
local video playback, framing the platform as capable of “multi-day” usage
under light workloads.
In performance comparisons, AMD says Gorgon Point pulls
ahead of rivals such as Intel’s Lunar Lake, delivering up to 30% faster
multitasking, 70% higher content creation performance, and roughly 10–12%
better gaming output, depending on the workload.
Perhaps the most strategic shift is AMD’s expansion of
Copilot+ readiness beyond laptops. The Ryzen AI 400 family will also power
socketed desktop processors, making them the first desktop CPUs to meet
Copilot+ requirements. For business customers, AMD confirmed a parallel Ryzen
AI PRO 400 lineup tailored for enterprise deployments.
OEM partners including ASUS, Lenovo, and HP are expected to
roll out Ryzen AI 400-powered laptops in Q1 2026, while desktop systems based
on the platform are slated to arrive in Q2 2026.
By Aaradhay Sharma
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