AMD’s CES 2026 showing centers on modest refreshes rather than big architectural leaps, headlined by new Ryzen AI 400 mobile chips and a faster X3D gaming CPU.
> At a Glance
> – Ryzen AI 300 mobile series becomes 400 series with small speed bumps
> – Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU debuts at 5.6 GHz, ~7% quicker than the 9900X3D
> – Ryzen AI Max Plus 392/388 add 40-CU graphics for cheaper AI/gaming notebooks
> – Why it matters: Gamers and creators get slightly faster parts without new architectures this cycle
AMD labels this cycle a “tween” update: necessary tweaks rather than generational jumps.
Mobile Gets the Ryzen AI 400 Series
The stack keeps Zen 5 cores but nudges clocks and NPU throughput:
| Model | Cores (Zen 5/5c) | Max Boost | NPU | GPU CUs | GPU MHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 | 8/4 | 5.2 GHz | 60 TOPS | 16 (890M) | 3.1 |
| Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | 8/4 | 5.2 GHz | 55 TOPS | 16 (890M) | 3.1 |
| Ryzen AI 9 465 | 6/4 | 5.0 GHz | 50 TOPS | 12 (880M) | 2.9 |
| Ryzen AI 7 450 | 4/4 | 5.1 GHz | 50 TOPS | 8 (860M) | 3.1 |
Non-HX models also gain support for slightly faster memory.
Desktop Boost: Ryzen 7 9850X3D
Using higher-binned dies, the 9850X3D pushes frequency to 5.6 GHz-a 100 MHz gain AMD says yields around 7% extra performance over the 9900X3D.
GPU-Heavy Ryzen AI Max Plus
Two new laptop processors-392 and 388-replace their non-Plus siblings by upping integrated graphics from 32 to 40 compute units (branded 8090S) while keeping CPU specs intact. The change targets gamers and local-AI workloads at a lower price than the flagship Ryzen AI Max Plus 395.
Ryzen AI Halo Dev Box
AMD also unveiled a compact desktop aimed at developers:
- Ships with a Ryzen AI Max processor
- 128 GB of shared memory
- Supports multiple operating systems
- Pre-loaded open-source tools plus AMD’s ROCm AI stack
Key Takeaways
- No new microarchitecture-just refined bins and higher clocks
- Ryzen AI 400 mobile chips top out at 60 TOPS NPU, 5.2 GHz boost
- 9850X3D becomes fastest gaming X3D CPU, albeit marginally
- AI Max Plus 392/388 offer 40-CU graphics for mid-tier laptops
- Halo box gives devs a ready-made local-AI workstation
Expect these parts to hit shelves through early 2026 as AMD saves bigger leaps for future nodes.
