In the framework of the MWC of BarcelonaAMD has officially announced one of the missing pieces of its PC AI strategy: the arrival of the processors Ryzen AI 400 for desktopThis is the company's first batch of desktop chips designed from the ground up to meet the requirements of the Copilot+ PC from Microsoft.
With this series, the classic tower PC takes a step beyond simple office work or moderate gaming. AMD envisions the desktop as an environment where the AI tasks are executed locally, without relying so heavily on the cloud, thus strengthening privacy and control of data in companies and professional environments across Europe.
Ryzen AI 400 Architecture: Zen 5, RDNA 3.5 and XDNA 2 NPU on the desktop
The new Ryzen AI 400 desktop range combines three key hardware blocks: CPU cores based on Zen 5 architecture, integrated AMD RDNA 3.5 graphics, and a dedicated second-generation NPU, called AMD XDNA 2. This integrated AI unit is capable of achieving up to 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) on desktop models.
Thanks to this NPU, tower PCs with socket AM5 They will be able to run AI assistants, language models, and advanced productivity tools directly on their PCs. For European users concerned about data protection, this means that much of the processing can remain on the device, avoiding the constant transmission of sensitive information to cloud services.
AMD emphasizes that the Ryzen AI 400 family is designed to offer a scalable performance in work environments ranging from offices and SMEs to developers and data analysts. Intensive multitasking, remote collaboration, AI-assisted programming, and big data analysis are some of the scenarios the company has considered.
The first desktop computers equipped with these processors will reach the market through manufacturers such as HP and Lenovoespecially in enterprise and professional configurations. Availability in Europe is expected around mid-2026, coinciding with the rollout schedule for the first Copilot+ desktop PCs.
From Gorgon Point to Ryzen AI 400: laptop APUs jump to the AM5 socket
Internally, these Ryzen AI 400 processors were known in AMD's roadmap under the codename “Gorgon Point”In practice, it's the desktop adaptation of the same architecture that the company has been using in laptops with advanced AI capabilities.
These are chips that, although AMD no longer uses the term as much, can be considered Latest generation APUThey combine CPU, integrated GPU, and NPU on a single chip. In contrast to the Ryzen 9000 series, which focused almost exclusively on CPU performance, the Ryzen AI 400 series takes over from the Ryzen 8000G series as a balanced option for compact PCs, office desktops, and light workstations.
The decision to reuse the laptop design in the desktop socket has to do with prioritizing energy efficiency and AI capabilities above the raw CPU power. Thus, instead of going for very high TDPs, AMD maintains moderate power consumption to facilitate integration into small towers, all-in-one PCs, and corporate desktops that don't require extreme cooling.
One important feature for enthusiastic users in Spain and the rest of Europe is that, at least in this first phase, The Ryzen AI 400 series will not be sold in a retail "box" formatAMD has targeted the launch at the OEM channel, so these processors will arrive integrated in pre-assembled PCs from major brands, with a clear focus on business fleets and institutional customers.
Available models and TDP: Ryzen AI 7 450G and Ryzen AI 5 440G/435G
Within the Ryzen AI 400 family for desktop, AMD has detailed three main modelsEach of these is accompanied by a low-power variant identified by the "GE" suffix. They all share the AM5 platform, the Zen 5 CPU architecture, and the XDNA 2 NPU.
At the top of the range is the Ryzen AI 7 450G (and its 450GE version). This model integrates 8 cores and 16 threadsIt features frequencies that can reach 5,1 GHz in turbo mode and a total of 24 MB of combined cache. For graphics, it uses an integrated GPU. Radeon 860M based on RDNA 3.5. The TDP remains around 65 W in the standard version, reducing to approximately 35 W in the GE variant geared towards more compact equipment or equipment with thermal limitations.
Below we find the Ryzen AI 5 440G and its low-power twin, the 440GE. Here it goes down to 6 cores and 12 threadswith a turbo frequency close to 4,8 GHz and about 22 MB of total cache. The graphics are handled by a Radeon 840M, sufficient for productivity environments, multimedia playback and some margin for light gaming and eSports titles.
Completing the family, the Ryzen AI 5 435G (And the 435GE version) also offers 6 cores and 12 threads, but it cuts back the specifications somewhat to fit more budget-friendly models. The combined cache is reduced to around 14 MB and the turbo frequency is limited to around 4,5 GHz, while still retaining the integrated Radeon 840M GPU.
With this catalog, AMD seeks to cover from standard corporate towers including small form factor and energy-efficient desktops, something very relevant for European organizations that are increasingly taking electricity consumption into account when renewing their IT infrastructure.
NPU XDNA 2 and Copilot+ PC: Local AI and new features in Windows
The most differentiating element of the Ryzen AI 400 series compared to previous generations of desktop APUs is the NPU XDNA 2This unit, capable of delivering up to 50 TOPS in desktop models, easily exceeds the requirement of 40 TOPS set by Microsoft to certify a device as a Copilot+ PC.
In practice, this additional power allows for the execution of functions of Generative AI and intelligent assistants Windows 11 runs more smoothly and, above all, locally. Features such as the new contextual assistants or advanced search tools can operate in the background without overloading the CPU or relying exclusively on constant cloud connections.
AMD also emphasizes the aspect of privacy and regulatory complianceThis is a sensitive issue in Europe. By keeping more AI tasks on the device itself, it becomes easier for companies and public bodies to comply with their data protection policies and EU regulations, minimizing the exposure of information to external services.
Compared to the NPU incorporated in the Ryzen 8000G series, AMD acknowledges that the leap is significant. That first attempt at integrated AI fell short of the current requirements of Copilot+ PC, while the XDNA 2 architecture of the Ryzen AI 400 series raises the bar and prepares desktop PCs for the software of the coming years.
Efficiency, integrated graphics, and a focus on the professional environment
One of the most striking aspects when comparing it to the previous generation is the graphics configuration. The top-of-the-range model, with the Radeon 860M, integrate 8 Compute Units of RDNA 3.5 architecture. Looking back, the Ryzen 7 8700G had a Radeon 780M with 12 Compute Units, which on paper represents a reduction in raw gaming capabilities.
However, AMD's strategy seems clear: these chips are not designed to replace a dedicated graphics card in gaming PCbut to offer balanced performance on a professional desktop, with a good multimedia experience and support for light 3D tasks, without increasing energy consumption or the cost of the equipment.
In terms of efficiency, maintaining a TDP of 65W in standard models And lowering it to 35W in the GE versions leaves room for European manufacturers to design silent and compact towersThis is a valuable feature in offices, classrooms, and shared spaces. Furthermore, the power of the NPU reduces the need to constantly rely on the GPU for inference tasks, further optimizing energy efficiency.
The focus on the OEM market, with models labeled as “PRO”, reinforces the idea that the first wave of Ryzen AI 400 is primarily aimed at corporate fleets, government agencies and large organizationsFor these types of clients, the priority is more about security, remote management, and platform stability than about squeezing every last frame out of the latest trendy games.
Ryzen AI PRO 400 for laptops and mobile workstations
Alongside the launch of the desktop series, AMD has expanded its mobile catalog with the Ryzen AI PRO 400, designed to professional laptops and, especially, for mobile workstationsThese devices are geared towards engineering, content creation, and technical tasks that require significant computing power, but with the flexibility of a laptop.
Within this range, the following stands out: Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470AMD claims that this processor offers up to a 30% increase in multithreaded performance compared to certain competing processors, accelerating tasks such as code compilation, simulations, or complex rendering.
In the field of AI, the mobile chips in this family go a step further than their desktop counterparts and can reach up to 60 TOPS in the NPU. This extra capacity is justified by the type of tasks that need to be accelerated: professional applications that take advantage of the combined capabilities of the CPU, NPU and GPU for intensive workflows.
According to the company's advance schedule, mobile workstations with Ryzen AI PRO 400 will also arrive starting in the second quarter of 2026, from manufacturers such as Dell Technologies, HP and Lenovowith validated configurations for professional software and key ISV certifications in sectors such as CAD, design, and scientific analysis.
PRO platform and remote fleet management with AI
Beyond pure hardware, AMD has emphasized improvements to its PRO platform, a set of technologies aimed at making life easier for IT departments that manage large PC fleets in companies and institutions.
Among the new features, the company highlights expanded functions of Remote managementwith tools that allow monitoring the status of equipment, diagnosing faults and restoring systems remotely, even when the end user cannot physically intervene on the computer.
Combining these capabilities with the integrated NPU opens the door to new scenarios, such as the use of AI models for monitoring performance This allows teams to anticipate problems or apply security policies more intelligently. For European organizations with remote employees or offices spread across several countries, these types of functions can represent significant savings in travel and downtime.
With this approach, the Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI PRO 400 are positioned as an option to consider in fleet renewals where the goal is to combine advanced AI support, efficiency, security, and centralized management, rather than focusing solely on the raw power of the CPU or GPU.
AMD's commitment to bringing artificial intelligence to the heart of the desktop PC with the Ryzen AI 400 series creates a scenario where future desktop computers in Spain and the rest of Europe will be able to run many of their AI tasks without leaving the computer itself, with low power consumption, advanced remote management, and tight integration with Windows Copilot+ features. However, for now, this offering is mainly reserved for professional OEM systems and not so much for custom builds by enthusiast users.
