AMD introduces Strix Point Architecture for desktop systems via its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors
AMD unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI PRO 400 desktop processors for AM5 platforms during the MWC 2026 event. The new chips mark the introduction of desktop grade APUs which utilize the Strix Point architecture that integrates Zen 5 CPU cores with RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics and XDNA 2 NPU technology. The desktop processors represent the initial PC systems which fulfill Microsoft Copilot+ PC specifications by providing 50 TOPS of AI computation capacity through their local processing capabilities.
The Ryzen AI 400 series provides desktop systems with mobile level efficiency through its design which delivers maximum performance per watt for compact and office based systems. The hardware stack functions with 4nm process technology while utilizing the AM5 socket interface.
- CPU Architecture The system supports up to 8 Zen 5 cores which can handle 16 concurrent threads and achieve maximum clock speeds of 5.1 GHz.
- Graphics and AI The system provides integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics which deliver up to 8 Compute Units (Radeon 860M) performance. The XDNA 2 NPU AI engine enables LLMs and AI assistants to be run locally with 50 TOPS processing capacity.
The platform works with AM5 motherboards which need a minimum of 16GB of RAM to achieve Copilot+ certification.
Model Breakdown G Series and GE Series
AMD is launching three primary models which provide two distinct thermal envelopes for their users. The G suffix indicates a standard 65W TDP while the GE models work best in environments that require 35W power consumption.
Ryzen AI 7 450G / 450GE
The current desktop stack reaches its highest performance level with this processor. The system provides 8 cores which can manage 16 threads while offering 24MB of total cache memory. The system contains a Radeon 860M iGPU (8 CUs) which achieves a maximum boost frequency of 5.1 GHz.
Ryzen AI 5 440G / 440GE
A mid range processor with 6 cores and 12 threads which can achieve a maximum boost clock of 4.8 GHz while having 22MB of total cache. The system operates with the Radeon 840M iGPU (4 CUs).
Ryzen AI 5 435G / 435GE
An entry level processor with 6 cores and 12 threads which functions at a boost clock speed of 4.5 GHz while providing 14MB of total cache. The system operates with the Radeon 840M iGPU (4 CUs).
The current desktop lineup for Ryzen AI 400 operates primarily within commercial and OEM markets. AMD supports manufacturers through its collaboration with HP Lenovo Dell ASUS and Acer to include these APU units in their prebuilt systems and compact PC products.
The second quarter of 2026 will see these products become available to customers. The AM5 socket is the required connection type for these chips however their launch will not include any boxed CPU products for retail purchase. The retail distribution for DIY customers will occur after the first OEM distribution period which depends on market needs and production capacity.
The desktop Ryzen AI 400 processors utilize the same silicon as the mobile Gorgon Point processor family but their maximum core count currently stands at 8 cores. The mobile Ryzen AI 9 HX processors provide users with access to 12 cores and 16 GPU compute units. The desktop designs focus on power efficiency and thermal stability which suits office environments better than the performance capabilities found in high end laptop workstations.
