At MWC 2026 (Mobile World Congress), AMD announced a significant expansion of its Ryzen AI processor line with the new Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI PRO 400 desktop processor series. These chips have a dedicated NPU for strong on-device AI capabilities. After laptops received the Copilot+ compatible label, this is the first time its Ryzen AI processors will support Copilot+ on desktops.
What the Ryzen AI 400 series offers
The new Ryzen AI 400 desktop processor series combines several key technologies in a single package. It combines powerful Zen 5 CPU cores with AMD’s integrated Radeon RDNA 3.5 graphics and a 2nd generation AMD XDNA 2 NPU.
Each of the new Ryzen AI 400 series chips features an NPU capable of up to 50 TOPS (trillion operations per second) of AI computing power for on-device AI tasks such as inference, local LLM usage, and Copilot+ workflows. In other words, desktops with AMD’s latest chips feature “Copilot+ PC” that can run intelligent assistance tools, productivity enhancements and AI workflows independently of the cloud.
There is a chip for everyone: consumers and businesses
This time, AMD wasn’t just content with consumer desktop chips. It also launched the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series, aimed at enterprises and business users. These offer the same AI performance with added security, manageability and enterprise-class features. Essentially, it allows OEMs to bring a wide range of next-generation AI PCs to market, from desktops to mobile workstations.
| Model | Cores/threads | frequency | TDP | Cache | iGPU | iGPU cores | NPU TOPS |
| Ryzen AI 7 450G | 8/16 | Up to 5.1GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 440G | 6/12 | Up to 4.8GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 435G | 6/12 | Up to 4.5GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 450GE | 8/16 | Up to 5.1GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 440GE | 6/12 | Up to 4.8GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 435GE | 6/12 | Up to 4.5GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G | 8/16 | Up to 5.1GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G | 6/12 | Up to 4.8GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | 6/12 | Up to 4.5GHz / 2.0GHz | 65W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE | 8/16 | Up to 5.1GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE | 6/12 | Up to 4.8GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE | 6/12 | Up to 4.5GHz / 2.0GHz | 35W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
Why this is important for AI PCs
While Microsoft’s focus on Copilot is still chaotic, incorporating a dedicated NPU into mainstream desktop processors helps AMD address the growing demand for local AI computing. Previously, PCs relied on their dedicated GPU for AI workloads, but newer Ryzen-based systems can access Copilot features without the additional cost of an expensive component. It enables various features such as:
- Offline AI assistants and workflows
- On-device model inference without cloud dependency
- Increased productivity through context-aware computing
- Better privacy and data control by storing data locally
The range is expected to launch sometime in the second quarter of 2026, with partners such as HP and Lenovo preparing their offerings based on the AM5 design.
