AMD unveils new Ryzen Pro 8000 processors for AI PCs

What just happened? AMD has unveiled its Ryzen Pro 8000 series processors for commercial desktops and the Ryzen Pro 8040 series processors for business laptops. Both lineups are designed for the so-called "AI PC" and offer improved AI processing capabilities compared to their predecessors. They will be available in a range of devices from leading PC vendors, including Lenovo and HP, starting in Q2 2024.

Built on the Zen 4 architecture, these are the first set of Pro chips from AMD to include built-in Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for AI workloads. They also come with integrated RDNA graphics.

According to AMD, the new Pro 8040 chips are the "most advanced x86 processors built for business laptops and mobile workstations," while the Pro 8000 series desktop processors are "engineered to deliver cutting-edge performance with low power consumption."

The NPU in the new processors is powered by AMD's XDNA engine, with ...