AMD Reveals New AI-Powered Gaming Chips and PCs at CES 2025

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, AMD is showcasing its cutting-edge AI PC and graphics chips. The company has announced its new Ryzen AI Max, additional Ryzen AI 300, and Ryzen AI 200 central processing units (CPUs) for AI PCs, as well as high-powered chips for gaming desktops, laptops, and handheld gaming systems.

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Ryzen AI Max: High-Powered Chips for Laptops

The Ryzen AI Max chips are designed specifically for high-powered laptops targeting gamers and content creators. These chips will feature up to 128GB of unified memory and a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of performing up to 50 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS). TOPS is a general metric used to measure a chip’s AI performance, and AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm are each emphasizing this specification for consumers to consider when selecting an AI PC.

Ryzen AI Max PRO: Enhanced Security and Management

The Ryzen AI Max chips will also be available in a PRO series that includes AMD PRO capabilities. These features include improved security and enterprise management functionality, making the Ryzen AI Max PRO an attractive option for businesses looking for secure and manageable PCs.

Other Announcements from AMD at CES 2025

In addition to the Ryzen AI Max, AMD is also showcasing its latest AI 300 and AI 300 Pro Series chips. These chips, including the Ryzen AI 7 350 and Ryzen AI 5 340, are designed for AI PCs that don’t require the high-flying power of the Ryzen AI Max processors.

Ryzen AI 300: A More Affordable Option

The Ryzen AI 300 and AI 300 Pros offer 50 TOPS of AI performance, making them suitable for running Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC apps, including its Recall and Click to Do options. These features allow users to take snapshots of their activity, quickly pick up where they left off, and take dynamic actions related to on-screen text and images.

Ryzen 200: An Affordable Option with Limited AI Performance

The Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 200 PRO Series chips are designed for affordable consumer and enterprise laptops. However, unlike the Ryzen AI Max and Ryzen AI 300 processors, these chips only offer 16 TOPS of AI performance. This means they may not be able to run more advanced AI applications.

Gaming-Focused CPUs from AMD

Beyond its AI PC CPUs, AMD is also announcing a range of new gaming-focused CPUs for desktops, laptops, and handheld PCs. For hardcore PC gamers and content creators, there’s the Ryzen 9950X3D and Ryzen 9900X3D. Gamers looking for high-performance laptops get the new Ryzen 9000HX Series chips, which AMD says offer better temperature control, saving on battery life.

Handheld Gaming Chips from AMD

The company is also revealing its Ryzen Z2 Series gaming chips for handheld gaming systems. Handheld PC systems are generally similar in size to Nintendo’s popular Switch console but run Windows or Linux-based operating systems and can play PC games.

AMD’s Position in the Market

AMD’s announcements come as it seeks to increase market share from rival Intel, while Qualcomm continues to push into the PC market. Intel is on its heels as it works to complete an arduous turnaround effort, following the departure of former CEO Pat Gelsinger. AMD appears well-positioned for what could be a major chip market showdown in 2025.

Conclusion

AMD’s latest AI PC and graphics chips are set to compete with those from Intel and Qualcomm in the still-nascent AI PC space and on the desktop and mobile gaming fronts. The Ryzen AI Max, Ryzen AI 300, and Ryzen AI 200 CPUs offer varying levels of AI performance, making them suitable for different use cases. AMD’s announcements demonstrate its commitment to innovation and competition in the chip market.

About Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. Founded in 1969, AMD has become one of the leading suppliers of microprocessors for the PC industry. The company’s products include central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and chipsets.