AMD Announced Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 Series processors

Today AMD Announced Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 300 are the leading AI-capable processors for mobile computing, these new chips feature a revamped NPU with 50 TOPS of AI performance opening the doors for a future full of AI-powered computing with new applications and assistants like Microsoft Copilot+PC.

Ryzen AI 300 a mobile AI powerhouse

Ryzen AI 300 series is based on Zen 5 architecture, featuring the improved XDNA 2 NPU (Neural Processing Unit). In the laptop segment, these chips will debut as the Ryzen AI 9 365 and the more robust Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. This marks AMD’s third-generation AI-centric CPU, distinguished by a significant leap in neural processing power.

XDNA 2 as twice as power-efficient with significantly greater neural computing capacity compared to the previous generation’s 10 or 16 TOPS. Both the HX 370 and the 365 boast NPUs operating at an impressive 50 TOPS, aligning with recent advancements in AI performance. While AMD asserts these enhancements enable the execution of more complex AI tasks, the true value will ultimately depend on the emergence of software optimized for these new neural components.

Zen 5 based 9000 Series Processors

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors based on Zen 5 CPU architecture represents a substantial upgrade over Zen 4, doubling the bandwidth of its predecessor. AMD promises up to 19% improved benchmark performance in Geekbench 6 and a 13% boost in 3DMark’s physics tests.

Here’s what Chairman and CEO of AMD Dr. Lisa Su said about Zen 5 architecture

Availability

Gaming enthusiasts can anticipate the arrival of these CPUs in July. Moreover, AMD commits to supporting the AM5 socket through 2027, providing an upgrade path for users with compatible motherboards.

AMD plans to phase out support for AM4 after eight years of service in or after 2025, with Zen 5 remaining exclusive to AM5.