AMD is pushing the boundaries of what AI can do on a Windows laptop. With its new software update, the Adrenalin Edition 25.8.1 driver, AMD has made it possible to run extensive language models, up to 128 billion parameters, on a single Windows PC using the powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor with 128GB of RAM.
This is a game-changer. Until now, these kinds of AI models required massive data center hardware. But AMD’s breakthrough puts cutting-edge AI into thin and light laptops, turning your PC into a powerful local AI assistant.
What’s New
- 128B Model Support: Thanks to an upgraded memory system, AMD’s latest software allows models like Meta’s Llama 4 Scout 109B to run locally. This version supports not only text but also vision capabilities (image input) and tool usage via Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Huge Memory Boost: AMD has improved its Variable Graphics Memory (VGM) technology to dedicate up to 96GB of system memory to AI tasks, allowing integrated graphics to run models typically meant for GPUs.
- Massive Context Windows: These AI models can now remember up to 256,000 tokens (roughly 200,000+ words) at once. That’s perfect for handling long documents, research papers, or multi-step tasks, something standard models limited to 4,096 tokens just can’t do.
Daily Life Importance
This makes the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 the first-ever consumer processor capable of running such large models on Windows, without needing a separate graphics card. It supports everything from small, fast assistants to large, intelligent agents that can summarize research papers, analyze financial documents, or help you code.
Real Use Cases
- Summarizing Financial Reports: In one test, the AI model pulled AMD’s latest SEC filing and gave a concise summary using nearly 20,000 tokens.
- Analyzing Scientific Research: Another test had the model read and summarize a new paper from the arXiv database, using over 21,000 tokens.
These examples show just how powerful and practical local AI is becoming. With more AI tools and models being designed to use context windows and external tools, AMD’s hardware gives users the flexibility to keep everything local, fast, private, and responsive.
What You Need
All of this is possible with:
- The Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 (128GB) processor
- The new Adrenalin Edition 25.8.1 WHQL driver
- Support for llama.cpp + Vulkan, an efficient way to run AI models locally
Final Thoughts
This update marks a significant milestone for AMD and for Windows-based AI PCs. Whether you’re a developer, researcher, or just want your own advanced AI assistant on your laptop, the Ryzen™ AI Max+ platform opens a new world of possibilities, without the cloud, and compromise.
