AMD Unveils cutting-edge processors for desktops, laptops, and handhelds at CES 2025

Highlights
  • AMD announced new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D desktop CPUs with groundbreaking gaming performance.
  • New Ryzen Z2 handheld gaming processors and Ryzen 9000HX Series for laptops redefine mobile gaming.
  • AMD introduced the Ryzen AI Max series, delivering workstation-class AI capabilities for thin and light laptops.

At CES 2025, AMD set the stage for the future of gaming with the announcement of the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D processors. Powered by the “Zen 5” architecture and 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache technology, these desktop CPUs are designed to deliver unparalleled gaming performance. The 9950X3D offers 16 cores and 32 threads, with a boost frequency of up to 5.7 GHz, making it the ultimate choice for gamers and creators alike.

Model

Cores/Threads

Boost / Base

Frequency

Total

Cache

PCIe

TDP

AMD Ryzen 9950X3D

16C/32T

Up to 5.7 / 4.3 GHz

144 MB

Gen 5

170W

AMD Ryzen 9900X3D

12C/24T

Up to 5.5 / 4.4 GHz

140 MB

Gen 5

120W


In terms of availability, the new Ryzen X3D models are expected to be on-shelf in Q1 2025. At the time of writing, there’s no word on the pricing.

AMD also unveiled the Ryzen Z2 series, its second-generation handheld gaming processors. Featuring up to 12 “Zen 5” CPU cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics, these processors enable console-class gaming in portable form factors. The flagship Ryzen Z2 Extreme supports ultra-responsive gaming with enhanced power efficiency for extended playtime.

Model

Cores/Threads

Boost / Base

Frequency

Graphics Core Count

cTDP

Graphics Model

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme

8C/16T

Up to 5 / 2 GHz

16

15-35W

AMD RDNA 3.5

AMD Ryzen Z2

8C/16T

Up to 5.1 / 3.3 GHz

12

15-30W

AMD RDNA 3

AMD Ryzen Z2 Go

4C/8T

Up to 4.3 / 3 GHz

12

15-30W

AMD RDNA 2


Similar to the Ryzen X3D processors, we should be seeing handhelds powered by the Ryzen Z2 processors in Q1 2025.

In addition, the Ryzen 9000HX Series brings AMD’s desktop-class gaming power to laptops. The flagship Ryzen 9 9955HX3D boasts 16 cores, a 5.4 GHz boost frequency, and AMD’s Radeon 610M integrated graphics, providing an unmatched mobile gaming experience. These processors also feature 2nd-gen 3D V-Cache technology, which is now located right below the processor. This helps to deliver higher performance benefits, lower temperatures and higher clock rates.

Model

Cores/Threads

Boost / Base

Frequency

Total Cache

Graphics Model

cTDP

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

16/32

Up to 5.4/2.5 GHz

144 MB

AMD Radeon 610M graphics

55-75W

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX

16/32

Up to 5.4/2.5 GHz

80 MB

AMD Radeon 610M graphics

55-75W

AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX

12/24

Up to 5.2/3.0 GHz

76 MB

AMD Radeon 610M graphics

45-75W


Unlike the rest of the processors, the Ryzen 9000HX series powered laptops will take some time, but should still be available in the first half of 2025.

Speaking about laptops, AMD has launched a ton of new AI processors as well, as part of its Ryzen AI Max series. These processors,  designed for premium thin and light notebooks, feature up to 16 “Zen 5” cores, 40 RDNA 3.5 graphics compute units, and an AMD XDNA 2 Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of 50 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second). With support for up to 128GB of unified memory, Ryzen AI Max processors redefine multitasking and accelerate AI-enabled applications like generative AI and digital assistants.

Model

Cores /

Threads

Boost2 / Base

Frequency

Total

Cache

Graphics Model

AMD

cTDP

NPU

TOPS

Graphics

Cores

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

16C/32T

Up to 5.1 /3.0 GHz

80MB

AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics

45-120W

50

40

AMD Ryzen AI Max 390

12C/24T

Up to 5.0 / 3.2 GHz

76MB

AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics

45-120W

50

32

AMD Ryzen AI Max 385

8C/16T

Up to 5.0 / 3.6 GHz

40MB

AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics

45-120W

50

32

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

16C/32T

Up to 5.1 / 3.0 GHz

80MB

AMD Radeon 8060S Graphics

45-120W

50

40

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

12C/24T

Up to 5.0 / 3.2 GHz

76MB

AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics

45-120W

50

32

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 385

8C/16T

Up to 5.0 / 3.6 GHz

40MB

AMD Radeon 8050S Graphics

45-120W

50

32

AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

6C/12T

Up to 4.9 / 3.6 GHz

22MB

AMD Radeon 8040S Graphics

45-120W

50

16

Complementing the AI Max lineup are the Ryzen AI 300 and Ryzen AI 200 series processors, bringing advanced AI capabilities to mainstream and entry-level systems. These processors enable Windows Copilot+ features such as live transcription, language translation, and AI-enhanced productivity. Similar to the AI Max lineup, there are both PRO and non-PRO variants, with the major difference being that PRO Series processors will deliver exceptional security and manageability features for business professionals on the go.

Model

Cores /

Threads

Boost5 / Base

Frequency

Total

Cache

Graphics Model

AMD

cTDP

NPU

TOPS

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350

8C/16T

Up to 5.0 / 2.0 GHz

24 MB

AMD Radeon™ 860M Graphics

15-54W

50

AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340

6C/12T

Up to 4.8 / 2.0 GHz

22 MB

AMD Radeon™ 840M Graphics

15-54W

50

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 PRO 350

8C/16T

Up to 5.0 / 2.0 GHz

24 MB

AMD Radeon™ 860M Graphics

15-54W

50

AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 PRO 340

6C/12T

Up to 4.8 / 2.0 GHz

22 MB

AMD Radeon™ 840M Graphics

15-54W

50

AMD Ryzen™ 9 270

8C/16T

Up to 5.2 / 4.0 GHz

24MB

AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics

35-54W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 7 260

8C/16T

Up to 5.1 / 3.8 GHz

24MB

AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics

35-54W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 7 250

8C/16T

Up to 5.1 / 3.3 GHz

24MB

AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics

15-30W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 5 240

6C/12T

Up to 5.0 / 4.3 GHz

22MB

AMD Radeon™ 760M Graphics

35-54W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 5 230

6C/12T

Up to 4.9 / 3.5 GHz

22MB

AMD Radeon™ 760M Graphics

15-30W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 5 220

6C/12T

Up to 4.9 / 3.2 GHz

22MB

AMD Radeon™ 740M Graphics

15-30W

N/A

AMD Ryzen™ 3 210

4C/8T

Up to 4.7 / 3.0 GHz

12MB

AMD Radeon™ 740M Graphics

15-30W

N/A

AMD Ryzen™ 7 PRO 250

8C/16T

Up to 5.1 / 3.3 GHz

24 MB

AMD Radeon™ 780M graphics

15-30W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 230

6C/12T

Up to 4.9 / 3.5 GHz

22 MB

AMD Radeon™ 760M graphics

15-30W

16

AMD Ryzen™ 5 PRO 220

6C/12T

Up to 4.9 / 3.2 GHz

22 MB

AMD Radeon™ 740M graphics

15-30W

N/A

AMD Ryzen™ 3 PRO 210

4C/8T

Up to 4.7 / 3 GHz

12 MB

AMD Radeon™ 740M graphics

15-30W

N/A

Systems featuring the new Ryzen AI 300 processors are anticipated to launch in Q1 2025, while those powered by the Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 200 PRO Series processors are expected to hit the market in Q2 2025.

From groundbreaking gaming processors to revolutionary AI-enabled CPUs, AMD’s announcements at CES 2025 reaffirm its position as a leader in high-performance computing. Whether for gaming, professional workloads, or enterprise solutions, AMD’s innovative technologies continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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