Framework has previewed its upcoming Desktop featuring the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 chip with 192 GB memory that effortlessly runs DeepSeek V4-Flash. Framework's AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Desktop Makes Several Improvements Besides Packing A Massive 192 GB "Unified" Memory At AMD's Advancing AI 2026 event, Framework is previewing its upcoming Desktop PC that comes packed with the AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 chip. This chip is an updated version of AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ PRO 395, offering the same 16 Zen 5 cores but clocked at a higher 5.2 GHz frequency. The GPU is upgraded to the Radeon […]

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AMD is expanding Advanced Shader Delivery support across its entire RDNA GPU stack, starting with RDNA 1 and up to RDNA 4. Microsoft Advanced Shader Delivery Lands On All AMD RDNA GPUs, Giving Load Times A Big Boost Microsoft's Advanced Shader Delivery is now being expanded through general availability via the Xbox PC App, and GPUs such as AMD's RDNA series are able to take advantage of ASD in the latest titles. As per Microsoft, they have partnered with AMD to invest in and improve the experience for PC gamers. This partnership expands with the first rollout of Advanced Shader […]

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AMD has officially launched its Ryzen AI Halo AI PC, which offers super-fast token throughput at a $3999 price point. AMD Challenges DGX Spark With Its Strix Halo-Equipped Ryzen AI Halo "AI PC" That Costs $679 US Lower The first AMD Ryzen AI Halo platforms are now available on retail, and are listed at the official MSRP of $3999. These systems pack the Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC, 128 GB of memory, and lots of AI horsepower within a compact form factor that challenges NVIDIA's DGX Spark at a much lower price point. You can head over to the following […]

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Frank Azor, CVP of Client and Graphics Marketing at AMD, took to X to dispel rumors surrounding FSR 4.1 being restricted from RDNA 3.5 iGPU solutions. Frank Azor Denies Rumors AMD Cancelled FSR 4.1 For RDNA 3.5 iGPUs The rumor that FSR 4.1 wouldn't be coming to RDNA 3.5 iGPUs started from a conversation Hardware Luxx had with David McAfee, CVP and GM of Client at AMD. Hardware Luxx reported that according to David, FSR 4.1 is not planned for RDNA 3.5 graphics for the time being. However, after the news was circulated over the internet, Frank Azor stepped in […]

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Technically speaking, it's true, even if the XBOX Ally X is actually manufactured by ASUS. Okay, maybe Asha doesn't really have anything to do with it - having only picked up the mantle of CEO a few months ago - but it's still an interesting thought. ASUS Launches XBOX Ally X20 Bundle At ROG 20th Anniversary Event The bundle includes the refreshed XBOX Ally X20 as well as the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses. For those who don't know, the XREAL R1 glasses connect over USB-C to your device, projecting up to a 171 inch virtual screen in front of […]

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AMD is expanding its Ryzen PRO lineup with the Ryzen AI PRO 400 Desktop lineup & the first 3D V-Cache Pro chip, the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 CPUs Headed To Retail Shelves In OEM Systems By Q3 2026 AMD's Ryzen AI 400 APUs are finally coming to Desktop PCs, bringing the Strix Point architecture to more audiences. The new APUs feature the beloved Zen 5 CPU architecture, along with the first outing of RDNA 3.5 for desktop iGPUs. These APUs also bring the fastest NPU, XDNA 2, to desktops, so let's start with the full […]

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AMD has introduced the Ryzen AI Max 400 series of processors for local AI development platforms. Serving as an architecture refresh to the previous Ryzen AI Max (PRO) 300 series Strix Halo hardware, the new silicon combines Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, a dedicated NPU, and AMD PRO enterprise management features. Consumer-targeted iterations of these processors are scheduled to debut later this year.

The primary update centres on the integrated memory controllers, which have been modified to support up to 192GB of LPDDR5X unified memory via a 4-channel, 256-bit interface. Users can manually partition this pool to allocate up to 160GB directly to the integrated graphics subsystem, providing the capacity needed to run LLMs with more than 300 billion parameters. Performance modifications include a maximum GPU boost frequency increase to 3.00GHz, a maximum CPU boost clock increase to 5.20GHz, and a 10% performance uplift for the built-in NPU to reach 55 TOPS.

The product stack consists of three distinct processor designs. The top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 features 16 cores and 32 threads, boosting up to 5.20GHz, a fully enabled 40-compute-unit iGPU (Radeon 8065S), 80MB of cache, and a 55 TOPS NPU. The mid-range Ryzen AI Max PRO 490 scales back to a 12-core, 24-thread configuration, clocking up to 5.00GHz, paired with a 32-compute-unit iGPU (Radeon 8050S), 76MB of cache, and a 50 TOPS NPU. The entry-level Ryzen AI Max PRO 485 maintains the 32-compute-unit iGPU (Radeon 8050S) and 50 TOPS NPU, but uses an 8-core, 16-thread CPU layout, boosting up to 5.00GHz and accompanied by 40MB of cache.

KitGuru says: These aren't for the general consumer yet, but consumer versions of these chips are expected at a later date. 

AMD's Ryzen AI Halo developer platform offers strong Agentic AI capabilities & "leadership" token/$ value with its Halo chips, and will be available for pre-order this June. AMD Ryzen AI Halo Pre-Orders Open Up In June For $3999, $680 Lower Than NVIDIA's Spark Today, AMD is finally lifting the pricing and availability details of its Ryzen AI Halo developer platform, which was first announced at CES 2026, followed by a recent tease at its AI Dev Day. But before that, let's talk a little bit about the platform itself and its major highlights, which are listed below: Ryzen AI Halo […]

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AMD has officially unveiled its Ryzen AI MAX 400 SoCs, which feature support for up to 192 GB of memory to tackle 300B+ AI LLMs. AMD's Biggest Upgrade With Its New Ryzen AI MAX 400 Halo SoCs Is The Massive 192 GB Unified Memory Which Supports Over 300B AI LLMs The AMD Ryzen AI MAX PRO 400 & Ryzen AI MAX 400 SoCs are part of the new Gorgon Halo family. These SoCs feature the Zen 5 core architecture, RDNA 3.5 graphics architecture, and XDNA 2 AI NPU. While the architecture remains the same as the Ryzen AI MAX 300 […]

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Ahead of June pre-orders, AMD is releasing more information about their forthcoming AI dev box, the Ryzen AI Halo. The AI mini-PC will come pre-loaded with a comprehensive AMD software stack and carry a $3999 price tag

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AMD is adding a trio of new chips to its Ryzen AI Max portfolio. The 400 series chips will bring support for up to 192GB of memory to AI systems, allowing for larger local models than ever before

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Microsoft Advanced Shader Delivery technology support has now landed on more AMD Radeon GPUs based on the RDNA 3 architecture. Lower Load Times & Less Stutters Made Possible On AMD Radeon RX 7000, RX 8000, RX 9000 GPUs With Microsoft's Expanded Advanced Shader Delivery Tech Support Last year, Microsoft announced its DirectX "Advanced Shader Delivery" technology, which is meant to deliver precompiled shaders when supported games are being downloaded. With precompiled shaders, users do not have to wait extra time for shaders to compile, leading to faster load times, and when playing games, you will also benefit from less stuttering. […]

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AMD's powerful Ryzen AI Halo Mini PC is reportedly launching in June and features the top Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 SoC. AMD's Powerful & Compact "Ryzen AI Halo" Mini PC Is Expected To Launch Next Month AMD recently hosted its AI Dev Day in San Francisco, where it once again showcased the Ryzen AI Halo Mini PC. A Reddit user, 1ncehost, has posted pictures from the event where Jack Hyuh was holding in the Mini PC, and based on the information, AMD is expected to launch the Mini PC in June, which is next month. The company didn't state any […]

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AMD's roadmap for integrated graphics is becoming increasingly complex as the company appears to be looking to bridge the gap between its current offerings and the next-generation UDNA architecture. New commits to the LLVM compiler suggest that the previously spotted GFX1170 target, branded as RDNA 4m, is expanding, as two additional software IDs, GFX1171 and GFX1172, have surfaced.

As spotted by Phoronix in the LLVM compiler, these GFX117x targets are not “true” RDNA 4 parts, which reside in the GFX12 branch. Instead, they appear to be a custom evolution of RDNA 3.5. By backporting specific RDNA 4 modules into the GFX11 instruction set, AMD is creating what we might call RDNA 3.5+. This hybridisation adds support for INT8 and FP8 data types, which are essential for running the machine-learning-based upscaling and frame-generation features of FSR 4.

The decision to modify RDNA 3.5 rather than jump straight to a full RDNA 4 iGPU isn't clear, but one might guess it's due to limitations shrinking the full RDNA 4 architecture down for things like thin and light laptops, where a smaller power envelope is crucial. By updating RDNA 3.5 with WMMA (Wave Matrix Multiply-Accumulate) and SWMMAC instructions, AMD might be ensuring that its upcoming APUs can leverage FSR Redstone features.

While “Medusa Point” is expected to use an RDNA 4m iGPU, “Medusa Halo” is expected to leap straight to the RDNA 5/UDNA microarchitecture.

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KitGuru says: While RDNA 4m is mostly a rebrand of RDNA 3.5, the addition of native FP8 support could be enough to enable FSR 4. 

New LLVM patches confirm additional RDNA 4m variants alongside GFX1170 with similar instruction capabilities. AMD Quietly Expands Next-Gen iGPU Roadmap by Adding New RDNA 4m Graphics Targets, GFX1171 and GFX1172 Earlier compiler patches showed that RDNA 4m incorporates several RDNA 4-style instruction-set upgrades, such as support for FP8 and BF8 data formats, along with WMMA matrix instructions used in AI workloads. Now, AMD is further expanding its next-gen integrated GPU roadmap, as new Linux compiler patches unveil two additional RDNA 4m graphics targets. These are the GFX1171 and GFX1172. These targets are now joining the recently discovered GFX1170, confirming that […]

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One more high-end mini PC has been released, featuring the flagship Zen 5 mobile chip for AI workloads, gaming without a discrete GPU, and professional apps. ASRock Debuts a Compact 4.64 Litre AI BOX-A395 With Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for Up To 50 AI TOPS of Power Popular hardware manufacturer ASRock has released a brand new AI PC called AI BOX-A395, featuring the best and the flagship AMD Zen 5-based CPU. AI BOX-A395 uses the 16-core/32-thread Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, featuring the most powerful integrated graphics in the mainstream hardware segment. With a combination of Zen 5-based 16-core CPU […]

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The new AMD APU family has received support in the latest CPU-Z software, and the upcoming Intel Wildcat Lake has also been mentioned. CPU-Z Adds Support for AMD Ryzen AI 400 "Kraken Point 2" APUs and Preliminary Support for Intel Wildcat Lake in Version 2.19 AMD's recently launched Ryzen AI 400 CPU series has just received support in the latest CPU-Z version 2.19. As per the release notes of the latest version, all the new Ryzen AI 400 desktop APUs, including the G and GE versions, have been added to the CPU-Z database. The series includes several SKUs under the […]

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The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P100 family is expanding with 8 and 12 core parts to address new performance tiers

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Ever since I laid my hands on our first AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 Mini PC, I wanted to try the same chip in a compact laptop. AMD's Strix Halo lineup already impressed me a lot in my previous review, and with the launch of Panther Lake, I was more curious to see how Strix Halo would do in a similar lightweight, slim & stunning design that Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs were shipping in. Well, AMD heard my call, and they were able to arrange a Strix Halo laptop for me instantly. I do want to thank the team […]

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