AMD introduces new AI PC and gaming processors at CES 2026

AMD unveiled a new lineup of AI-focused PC processors at CES 2026, reinforcing its belief that artificial intelligence will soon be built into everyday personal computing. Chair and CEO Lisa Su opened the company’s keynote by outlining a vision of “AI for everyone,” setting the tone for a series of product announcements aimed at both general users and gamers.

The company introduced the AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series, the latest generation of its AI-powered PC processors. According to AMD, the new chips deliver 1.3 times faster multitasking performance than competing processors and are 1.7 times faster at content creation tasks. The Ryzen AI 400 Series features 12 CPU cores and 24 threads, allowing PCs to handle multiple demanding workloads at the same time while supporting AI-driven features directly on the device.

The new processors build on the Ryzen AI 300 Series, which AMD announced in 2024 as part of its broader push into AI-enabled personal computers. AMD first launched the Ryzen processor family in 2017, and the company says its AI PC ecosystem has grown rapidly since then. Rahul Tikoo, senior vice president and general manager of AMD’s client business, said the company now supports more than 250 AI PC platforms, representing double the number available just a year ago.

Tikoo described AI as a foundational layer that will be woven into every level of personal computing. He said AI-powered PCs are expected to change how people work, play, create content, and communicate by adding context awareness, automation, deeper reasoning, and personalized experiences to everyday interactions.

Alongside its general-use processors, AMD also announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the newest version of its gaming-focused processor line. The chip is designed to deliver high performance for gamers while benefiting from advances in AI and system efficiency.

AMD further revealed an updated version of its Redstone ray tracing technology, which simulates realistic light behavior in games to improve visual quality without sacrificing speed or performance.

PCs equipped with either the Ryzen AI 300 Series processors or the Ryzen 7 9850X3D are expected to become available in the first quarter of 2026, marking AMD’s next step in bringing AI deeper into mainstream computing.