AMD & Dell unveil a new lineup of AI-powered PCs

AMD has announced new developments, including the introduction of the latest processors for artificial intelligence (AI) and gaming, in collaboration with Dell.

AMD and Dell have revealed the first commercial Dell PCs powered by AMD Ryzen AI PRO processors. Part of Dell's Pro lineup, these devices include desktops and notebooks featuring advanced on-device AI capabilities. The new systems offer enhanced battery life and Copilot+ features, such as live captioning and AI image generation. This marks a significant milestone in AMD's strategic partnership with Dell, expanding its presence in Dell's commercial product offerings.

AMD has also rolled out the new Ryzen AI Max Series processors, designed to deliver desktop-level performance for ultra-portable devices. These processors come equipped with up to 16 "Zen 5" CPU cores and 40 RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units. They also feature an XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit with up to 50 TOPS, capable of handling even the most demanding AI-enabled software. The company has announced that these processors support up to 128GB of unified memory and are designed to redefine multitasking capabilities, providing next-gen Copilot+ experiences.

The Ryzen AI Max PRO Series aims to enhance thin and light workstations. It offers powerful solutions for engineering models and AI-accelerated tasks, backed by AMD PRO Technologies, for reliability suited to business needs.

Additionally, AMD has expanded its Ryzen AI 300 Series lineup. This range features the new Ryzen AI 7 (Ryzen AI 7 350) and Ryzen AI 5 (Ryzen AI 5 340) processors, which promise to bring premium AI functionalities to mainstream and entry-level notebooks with up to eight "Zen 5" CPU cores. These processors incorporate an NPU that reportedly delivers five times better performance than its previous generation, powered by AMD XDNA 2 technology.

Among other product announcements, AMD introduced new processors to the Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 200 PRO families. These processors feature up to eight CPU cores, RDNA 3 graphics, and 16 NPU TOPS to boost AI performance and ensure extended battery life.

For gaming enthusiasts, AMD has launched additional processors within the Ryzen X3D family, which include the new Ryzen 9950X3D and 9900X3D models. These "Zen 5" CPUs are designed for gamers and content creators, utilizing 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology to deliver enhanced clock speeds and performance.

AMD's new Ryzen Z2 Handheld Gaming processors feature up to eight "Zen 5" CPU cores paired with RDNA 3.5 architecture-powered graphics to improve power and efficiency. The Z2 Extreme, Z2, and Z2 Go models are designed to introduce desktop gaming experiences to handheld devices.

The latest Ryzen 9000HX series mobile processors also promise superior mobile gaming performance. These processors leverage 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology with relocated memory, achieving lower temperatures and higher clock rates. The Ryzen 9955 HX3D is the flagship model, featuring 16 cores and 32 threads, positioning it prominently within mobile processors built for gaming and creation.