AMD is introducing its new Ryzen AI 300 Series processors with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for next-gen AI PCs. It’s also launching its Ryzen 9000 Series processors for desktops..
The Ryzen AI 300 Series processors are Copilot+ ready. Built on the company’s new XDNA 2 architecture, this new NPU offers 50 TOPS of AI processing power, surpassing Copilot+ AI PC requirements, with three times the AI engine performance of the second generation of AMD Ryzen AI. Powered by the new Zen 5 architecture, these processors come equipped with up to 12 CPU cores with 24 threads and 50 per cent more on-chip L3 cache memory over previous-gen Zen 4 processors for thin and light laptops.
This series delivers fast performance for multitasking, gaming, and serious content creation. It is designed for processing local AI workloads, enhances responsiveness and enables users to accelerate tasks seamlessly. Its built-in AMD Radeon 800M graphics ensures high frame rates and low latency.
| Model | Cores /Threads | Boost9 / Base Frequency | TotalCache | GraphicsModel | cTDP | NPU |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | 12 / 24 | 5.1 GHz /2.0 GHz | 36MB | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics | 15-54W | Yes(50 TOPs) |
| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | 10 / 20 | 5.0 GHz /2.0GHz | 34MB | AMD Radeon 880M Graphics | 15-54W | Yes(50 TOPs) |
OEM partners including Acer, ASUS, HP, Lenovo and MSI are announcing more AI PCs enabled by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, and ecosystem partners like Microsoft and Zoom are working closely with AMD to expand the possibilities of AI PCs.
“We are in the midst of a massive AI platform shift, with the promise to transform how we live and work. That’s why our deep partnership with AMD, which has spanned multiple computing platforms, from the PC to custom silicon for Xbox, and now to AI, is so important to us,” said Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella.
The new Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors are expected to be available to DIY customers and SI partners starting July 2024.
| Model | Cores /Threads | Boost9 / Base Frequency | Total Cache | PCIe | TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | 16 / 32 | Up to 5.7 GHz /4.3 GHz | 80MB | Gen 5 | 170W |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | 12 / 24 | Up to 5.6 GHz /4.4 GHz | 76MB | Gen 5 | 120W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.5 GHz /3.8 GHz | 40MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
| AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | 6 / 12 | Up to 5.4 GHz /3.9 GHz | 38MB | Gen 5 | 65W |
The Socket AM5 motherboard family features two new chipsets. Designed to integrate with AMD Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors, the company’s new X870E and X870 chipsets support the latest technologies such as PCIe 5.0, DDR5, USB4, and WIFI7. Socket AM5 platforms are built to last, with support through 2027 and beyond.
These new chipsets feature USB4 as a standard feature and are also designed to support even faster DDR5 memory overclocking with AMD Expo Technology. Both the X870 and X870E feature 44 total PCIe lanes and direct-to-processor PCIe 5.0 NVMe connectivity for the best transfer speeds. The X870E is differentiated with 24 PCIe 5.0 lanes, with 16 lanes dedicated to graphics. When PCe 5.0 direct-to-processor storage and graphics care are enabled at the same time, the X870E offers twice the bandwidth of competing platforms.
The company’s Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors extend longevity of AM4 platforms. AMD is continuing its support for the AM4 platform with two new additions to the Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processor family: Ryzen 9 5900XT and Ryzen 7 5800XT.
The new Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processors are expected to be available to DIY customers and SI partners starting July 2024.
| Model | Cores /Threads | Boost9 / Base Frequency | Total Cache | PCIe | TDP |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT | 16 / 32 | Up to 4.8 GHz /3.3 GHz | 72MB | Gen 4 | 105W |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT | 8 / 16 | Up to 4.8 GHz /3.8 GHz | 36MB | Gen 4 | 105W |
AMD also announced its Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot workstation graphics card. It is optimised for high-performance platforms supporting multiple GPUs, delivering up to 38 per cent better performance-per-dollar in Llama 3 70B Q4 than the competitive offering with the ability to fit the 70B parameter model on a single GPU frame buffer.
The company also announced its ROCm 6.1 for Radeon GPUs to make AI development and deployment with its Radeon desktop GPUs more compatible, accessible, and scalable. It supports up to four qualified Radeon RX or Radeon PRO GPUs, offers beta support for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2), allows users to run Linux-based AI tools on a Windows system, and more. The Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot graphics cards and its ROCm 6.1 are expected to be available beginning 19 June 2024.