AMD has been marketing its 'Ryzen AI'-branded laptop processors for about a year and a half. These processors, equipped with modern CPU and GPU architectures, also feature neural processing units (NPUs) for running AI models locally, targeting the ongoing generative AI trend. Until now, AMD’s desktop processors have not included these more powerful NPUs or the Ryzen AI branding.
That changes today to some extent as AMD announces its first three Ryzen AI chips for desktops, compatible with the AM5 CPU socket. These Ryzen AI 400-series CPUs will succeed the Ryzen 8000G processors rather than the Ryzen 9000-series. They integrate Zen 5-based CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, and an NPU capable of performing 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS). This qualifies them for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC label, unlocking unique Windows 11 features like Recall and Click to Do.
The lineup includes six chips: the 65 W Ryzen AI 7 Pro 450G, Ryzen AI 5 Pro 440G, and Ryzen AI 5 Pro 435G, along with low-power 35 W 'GE' variants. All models also carry the 'Ryzen Pro' branding, indicating they support essential device management features required by business IT departments. Currently, AMD does not plan to release boxed versions for general consumers; instead, these Ryzen AI desktop processors will primarily feature in business PCs that don't require a dedicated graphics card but can benefit from enhanced graphic capabilities beyond what standard Ryzen desktops provide.