AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs Featuring 8 CPU & GPU Cores, 50 TOPS Performance, and AM5 Socket Compatibility

AMD has officially unveiled its latest innovation, the Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs. These chips integrate up to 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU cores, designed specifically for the AM5 platform, marking a significant step forward in desktop computing.

AMD Introduces Strix Point to AM5 Desktops: The Ryzen AI 400 APUs

The Ryzen AI 400 APUs make their debut in the desktop market, expanding the reach of the Strix Point architecture. Powered by AMD’s advanced Zen 5 CPU technology, these processors incorporate the groundbreaking RDNA 3.5 architecture for desktop-integrated graphics processing units (iGPUs).Furthermore, they introduce the XDNA 2 neural processing unit (NPU), enhancing the capabilities of desktops in artificial intelligence tasks.

AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop processor chip

AMD claims that the Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs are the world’s first next-generation AI desktop CPUs boasting Copilot+ PC capabilities. Designed for optimal desktop performance with mobile efficiency, these chips promise to provide a cool and quiet operation while supporting compact system designs built upon the AM5 platform.

Performance Specifications of Ryzen AI 400 Series

The Ryzen AI 400 lineup will be comprised of six unique variants: the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G/450GE, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G/440GE, and Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G/435GE. Notably, the “G”variants come equipped with the RDNA 3.5 iGPU, while their “GE”counterparts lack integrated graphics.

AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series specifications bar chart

Detailed Specifications

In the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G series, users will find up to 8 cores and 16 threads, with clock speeds reaching up to 5.1 GHz, complemented by 24 MB of shared cache and a Radeon 860M iGPU featuring 8 compute units. The Ryzen AI 5 series presents slightly lower specs, offering 6 cores and 12 threads, boost speeds of up to 4.8 GHz, 22 MB of cache, and a Radeon 840M iGPU with 4 compute units. All APUs come with a 50 TOPS NPU, advanced AMD Pro Technologies, and the aforementioned Copilot+ capability.

AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series specifications summary

Interestingly, AMD is not fully unleashing the capabilities of its desktop platform currently. In contrast, the Strix and Gorgon APUs found in mobile devices offer enhancements such as up to 12 CPU cores and 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units, highlighting a disparity in features between mobile and desktop versions.

Availability and Collaborations

Initially, the Ryzen AI 400 series will be exclusive to OEM manufacturers, limiting availability to integrated systems. While a consumer launch for DIY enthusiasts isn’t anticipated in the immediate future, historical patterns suggest a potential rollout several months post the Q2 2026 launch. AMD is partnering with well-known brands, such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, to ensure the Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs reach consumers effectively.

A collection of laptops and desktops featuring AMD Ryzen technology

Technical Overview Table

Model	Cores / Threads	Boost / Base Frequency	TDP	Total Cache	Graphics Model	Graphics Cores	NPU TOPS
AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G	8 / 16	Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz	65W	24MB	AMD Radeon 860M graphics	8	Up to 50
AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G	6 / 12	Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz	65W	22MB	AMD Radeon 840M graphics	4	Up to 50
AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G	6 / 12	Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz	65W	14MB	AMD Radeon 840M graphics	4	Up to 50
AMD Ryzen AI 7 450GE	8 / 16	Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz	35W	24MB	AMD Radeon 860M graphics	8	Up to 50
AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE	6 / 12	Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz	35W	22MB	AMD Radeon 840M graphics	4	Up to 50
AMD Ryzen AI 5 435GE	6 / 12	Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz	35W	14MB	AMD Radeon 840M graphics	4	Up to 50