> At a Glance
> – AMD launched the Ryzen AI 400 Series processor at CES 2026
> – New chips boast 1.3× faster multitasking and 1.7× faster content creation
> – Company now powers 250+ AI PC platforms, doubling in one year
> – Why it matters: AMD bets AI-infused PCs will redefine how we work, play, and create
AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su opened CES 2026 by declaring a future where artificial intelligence is accessible to every PC user. Minutes later, the company revealed the Ryzen AI 400 Series, its newest AI-ready PC processors designed to make that vision real.
Next-Gen Silicon
Built on 12 CPU cores and 24 threads, the Ryzen AI 400 Series succeeds the 2024 AI 300 line. AMD claims the uplift delivers 1.3× quicker multitasking than rival silicon and 1.7× speedier content creation, numbers the firm says will translate into smoother everyday workflows.
- 12 CPU cores / 24 threads
- On-die AI engine for local inference
- Ships in PCs starting Q1 2026
Gaming Boost Also Debuts
Alongside AI chips, AMD lifted the curtain on the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a gaming-focused processor that pairs extra cache with the company’s updated Redstone ray-tracing engine. The combo promises crisper lighting and reflections without frame-rate penalties.
| Processor | Core/Thread | Target Market | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI 400 Series | 12C/24T | AI PCs | Q1 2026 |
| Ryzen 7 9850X3D | TBA | Gaming PCs | Q1 2026 |
Rahul Tikoo, SVP of AMD’s client business, told press:
> “In the years ahead, AI is going to be a multi-layered fabric that gets woven into every level of computing at the personal layer. Our AI PCs and devices will transform how we work, how we play, how we create and how we connect with each other.”
He added that AMD’s AI PC platform tally has doubled to 250+ designs in the past 12 months, signaling swift OEM uptake.
Key Takeaways
- Ryzen AI 400 Series enters the market promising measurable speed gains for AI-infused laptops and desktops
- Gaming crowd gets a dedicated 9850X3D chip with upgraded ray tracing
- Consumers can expect systems with either CPU family on shelves in Q1 2026
AMD’s announcements at CES 2026 cement its push toward an AI-accelerated PC era, betting that local machine learning will soon become as standard as multi-core processing.
