AMD is bringing two new processor families to commercial PCs and workstations in the third quarter of 2026. The Ryzen AI PRO 400 series targets business laptops with integrated AI acceleration, while the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D brings 3D V-Cache to high-end desktop workstations. AMD states these launches aim to close the gap with Intel's latest offerings in both performance and efficiency.
Ryzen AI PRO 400 series targets business laptops
The Ryzen AI PRO 400 series consists of desktop APUs built on the Zen 5 CPU architecture. They combine an RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU with an XDNA 2 neural processing unit capable of 50 TOPS. This NPU enables Copilot+ features in Windows. The lineup includes six models: the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G and 450GE, the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G and 440GE, and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G and 435GE.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G | Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G | Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D | Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 8/16 | 6/12 | 16/32 | 8/16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB | 22 MB | 128 MB | 96 MB |
| TDP | N/A | N/A | 170W | 170W |
| iGPU | Radeon 860M (8 CUs) | Radeon 840M (4 CUs) | None | None |
The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G features 8 cores and 16 threads with a 5.1 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of combined cache. Its integrated graphics is a Radeon 860M with 8 compute units. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G offers 6 cores and 12 threads, a 4.8 GHz boost, 22 MB of cache, and a Radeon 840M iGPU with 4 compute units. The GE and G variants likely differ in TDP, though AMD did not detail exact power targets.
Workstation chips feature 3D V-Cache
On the workstation side, the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D packs 16 cores and 32 threads with a 5.5 GHz boost clock and a base clock of 4.3 GHz. It includes 128 MB of L3 cache thanks to 3D V-Cache technology and carries a 170W TDP. A second model, the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, offers 8 cores and 16 threads with 96 MB of L3 cache, a 5.2 GHz boost, and the same 170W TDP.
AMD claims the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G delivers up to 14% higher performance and 17% better efficiency than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 at 65W. For the workstation chips, AMD says the Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K by 13% in Autodesk Maya 2024, 9% in Unreal Engine, and 19% in Chaos V-Ray. These figures come from AMD's internal testing.
The Ryzen AI PRO 400 series will initially ship only in OEM systems from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. A DIY retail launch is expected later. The Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D and Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D are also slated for Q3 2026 commercial availability. Pricing has not been announced for any of the new processors.
AMD's upcoming PRO lineup combines the latest CPU, GPU, and NPU architectures in a single package for business users. The addition of 3D V-Cache to the workstation models targets content creators and engineers who need high multi-threaded performance. With availability set for Q3 2026, these chips will compete directly with Intel's upcoming commercial platforms.
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