At MWC 2026 (Mobile World Congress), AMD announced a major expansion to its Ryzen AI processor lineup with the new Ryzen AI 400 and Ryzen AI PRO 400 series of desktop processors. These chips bring a dedicated NPU for strong on-device AI capabilities. After laptops getting the Copilot+ compatibility branding, this marks the first time its Ryzen AI processors support Copilot+ on desktops.
What Ryzen AI 400 series brings to the table
The new Ryzen AI 400 series of desktop processors combines multiple key technologies in a single package. It pairs high-performance Zen 5 CPU cores with AMD’s integrated Radeon RDNA 3.5 graphics and a 2nd-gen AMD XDNA 2 NPU.
Each of the new chips in the Ryzen AI 400 lineup packs an NPU that is capable of up to 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) of AI compute for on-device AI tasks like local LLM usage, and Copilot+ workflows. In other words, desktops powered by AMD’s latest chips bring “Copilot+ PC” that can run intelligent assistance tools, productivity enhancements, and AI workflows that are independent from the cloud.
There’s a chip for everyone: consumers and businesses
This time around, AMD didn’t just stop with consumer-grade desktop chips. It has also introduced the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series aimed at enterprises and business users. These offer the same AI horsepower with added security, manageability, and enterprise-grade features. It basically allows OEMs to bring a broad lineup of next-gen AI PCs, from desktops to mobile workstations, to the market.
| Model | Cores/Threads | Frequency | TDP | Cache | iGPU | iGPU Cores | NPU TOPS |
| Ryzen AI 7 450G | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 440G | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 435G | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 450GE | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 440GE | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 435GE | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 65W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450GE | 8 / 16 | Up to 5.1 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 24MB | Radeon 860M | 8 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440GE | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.8 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 22MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
| Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435GE | 6 / 12 | Up to 4.5 GHz / 2.0 GHz | 35W | 14MB | Radeon 840M | 4 | Up to 50 |
Why this is big for AI PCs
While Microsoft’s focus on Copilot is still messy, integrating a dedicated NPU into mainstream desktop processors helps AMD tackle the growing demand for local AI compute. Desktop systems previously relied on their dedicated GPU for AI workloads, but newer Ryzen-powered PCs can have access to Copilot features without the added cost of a pricey component. It enables various features such as:
- Offline AI assistants and workflows
- On-device model inference without cloud reliance
- Enhanced productivity with context-aware computing
- Better privacy and data control by storing data locally
The lineup is expected to hit the market sometime in Q2 2026, with partners like HP and Lenovo readying their offerings, based on the AM5 design.
