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At CES 2025, AMD delivered a powerhouse presentation, unveiling its next-generation products designed to revolutionize gaming PCs, AI PCs, and enterprise solutions. From the new Ryzen processors to advancements in graphics architecture and AI, AMD set a high bar for 2025 and beyond. Here’s a breakdown of their key announcements:
Graphics: RDNA 4 Architecture & FidelityFX Super Resolution 4
AMD’s new GPUs will be released in Qn 2025 by AMD’s partners, which include the following brands:
- Acer
- Asus
- ASRock
- Sapphire
- Gigabyte
- Powercolor
- XFX
AMD showcased its RDNA 4 architecture, optimized for AI, ray tracing, and media encoding quality. Key highlights include:
- 2nd-gen AI Accelerators and 3rd-gen Raytracing Accelerators for improved performance.
- FidelityFX Super Resolution 4: AI-powered upscaling technology enabling high-quality 4K visuals and low-latency gaming with AMD Anti-Lag 2.
- The New Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 GPUs offer competitive branding and improved performance for gamers and creators.
The new models will be the RX 9070 XT and the 9070.
AMD’s new upscaling algorithm, FSR4, is developed for RDNA4.
All New CPU/SoC Products Specs
Gaming PCs: Ryzen 9 9950/9000X3D and New Mobile Processors
Ryzen 9 9950X3D & 9900X3D
The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor is packed with 16 Zen 5 cores, delivering a maximum boost frequency of 5.7 GHz and featuring 144MB of total cache with 2nd-gen AMD V-Cache technology. Performance benchmarks highlight its dominance:
- 8% faster on average compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D across 40 games tested at 1080p high settings.
- 20% faster than Intel Core i9 in gaming performance.
- 13% faster for content creation compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
- 10% faster for content creation compared to Intel Core i9-285K.
Fire Range HX3D Mobile Processors
Targeted at gamers and creators on the go, AMD unveiled the Fire Range HX3D lineup:
- Ryzen 9 9955HX3D: 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.4 GHz max boost, 144MB cache, 54W TDP.
- Ryzen 9 9955HX: 16 cores, 32 threads, 80MB cache, 54W TDP.
- Ryzen 9 9850HX: 12 cores, 24 threads, 76MB cache, 54W TDP.
These mobile processors promise exceptional gaming and creation experiences, with availability slated for the first half 2025.
Handheld Gaming: Ryzen Z2 Series Processors
The new Ryzen Z2 series processors are designed to power handheld gaming PCs with improved battery life and performance:
- Ryzen Z2 Extreme: 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz boost, 24MB cache, 16 graphics cores, 15-35W cTDP.
- Ryzen Z2 Go: Compact option with four cores, eight threads, 12 graphics cores, and up to 4.3 GHz boost.
These processors bring the AMD gaming ecosystem to a growing portable market.
AI-Powered PCs: Ryzen AI Series
AMD introduced the Ryzen AI 300 and Max series processors, pushing AI-powered PCs into a new era. These chips enhance multitasking, responsiveness, and battery life for mobile users:
Ryzen AI 300 Series
- Ryzen AI 7 350: 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz boost, 24MB cache, 50 TOPS AI processing power.
- Ryzen AI 5 300: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.8 GHz boost, 22MB cache.
Ryzen AI Max Series
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395: 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.1 GHz boost, 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, 50 TOPS, and 45-120W cTDP.
- Performance Highlights: Up to 2.2x faster AI performance than NVIDIA RTX 4090 and up to 87% lower TDP.
These processors also power Copilot+PCs, AMD’s AI-powered laptops capable of running advanced 70B-parameter large language models.
Mainstream and Enterprise Options
AMD expanded its mainstream and enterprise portfolio with the Ryzen and Pro 200 series, offering better price points for wider accessibility:
- Ryzen 9 270: 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz boost, 24MB cache.
- Ryzen 5 240: 6 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0 GHz boost, 22MB cache.
For enterprises, AMD emphasized solutions for hyperscalers like Microsoft and OpenAI, powered by AMD Instinct accelerators, which are driving the AI revolution.
Looking Ahead: The AMD Vision for 2025
AMD’s announcements solidify its position as a leader in gaming, AI, and enterprise solutions. AMD is pushing the envelope in performance, efficiency, and innovation with the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, Fire Range HX3D processors, and RDNA 4 architecture.
As AMD continues to roll out these products through 2025, expect a seismic shift in how gaming PCs, AI PCs, and enterprise solutions redefine the tech landscape.
