AMD Revolutionizes AI with Next-Gen 'Zen 5' Ryzen Processors
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AMD has unveiled a groundbreaking series of next-generation architecture and products, set to revolutionize AI experiences. The new AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors boast the world’s most powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU)1, designed to bring next-gen AI capabilities directly to laptops. Additionally, AMD has introduced the next-gen AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors for desktops, cementing its leadership in performance and efficiency for gamers, content creators, and prosumers. These processors join a robust lineup of products powering AI across the cloud, edge, and client devices.
The AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors are Copilot+ ready, unlocking new AI experiences on next-gen laptops. Built on the AMD XDNA™ 2 architecture, this new NPU delivers 50 TOPS of AI processing power2, surpassing Copilot+ AI PC requirements and tripling the AI engine performance of the previous generation Ryzen AI3. Featuring up to 12 high-performance CPU cores with 24 threads and 50% more on-chip L3 cache memory compared to ‘Zen 4’ processors, these chips offer superior performance for thin and light laptops. The third-gen Ryzen AI Series processors provide advanced AI architecture and enhanced performance for elite gaming and productivity, enabling private, responsive, and intelligent laptop computing.
For desktops, the new AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors mark a significant advancement, offering cutting-edge computing power and reliability. Built on the latest “Zen 5” architecture, these processors deliver an average 16% better IPC performance compared to the previous generation 'Zen 4’4, with the Ryzen 9 9950X leading the pack in consumer desktop performance5.
AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors: Ultimate Performance and AI-Powered Productivity
The AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series features up to 12 high-performance “Zen 5” cores and 24 threads, delivering lightning-fast performance in ultrathin laptops. With a dedicated AI engine built on the new AMD XDNA 2 architecture, these processors efficiently handle local AI workloads, generate content, and automate workflows, all while maintaining exceptional power efficiency. The inclusion of AMD RDNA™ 3.5 graphics architecture and AMD Radeon™ 800M Series graphics ensures fluid framerates and AAA gaming experiences.
Key Features of AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors:
- Lightning-Fast Performance: Ideal for intensive multitasking, immersive gaming, and serious content creation, empowering users to tackle demanding tasks with ease.
- Privacy-Focused and Responsive AI: Efficiently process local AI workloads to boost productivity and creativity, enabling seamless content generation and task acceleration.
- Exceptional Battery Life: Maintain elite gaming and productivity on the go, thanks to the efficiency of Ryzen AI 300 Series processors.
- Console-Class Gaming on the Go: With built-in AMD Radeon 800M graphics, enjoy top-tier gaming experiences anywhere.
Jack Huynh, senior vice president and general manager of the Computing and Graphics Group at AMD, expressed excitement about the new releases: “We are thrilled to introduce the Ryzen 9000 series, the world’s most powerful desktop processors for gamers and creators, alongside the 3rd generation AMD Ryzen AI processors, which lead in AI and compute performance for ultrathin and premium Copilot+ PCs. The AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors push the boundaries of possibility, featuring the fastest APU performance, the world’s most powerful NPU with 50 TOPs, and the world’s first block floating point NPU, doubling the performance of 16-bit applications without sacrificing accuracy.”