AMD has officially expanded its Strix Point family to desktop PCs with the announcement of Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs for the AM5 platform. Built around Zen 5 CPU cores and bringing RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics to desktop for the first time, these chips are positioned as a major step forward for compact, efficient desktops that still want strong everyday performance and modern AI capabilities.
AMD is also leaning hard into the AI angle. The company is calling Ryzen AI 400 the world’s first next-gen AI desktop CPU with Copilot+ PC support, pairing desktop-class performance with mobile-style efficiency. In practical terms, that means systems designed around these APUs can target cooler, quieter operation and smaller form factors without giving up the benefits of the AM5 ecosystem.
Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs: what’s in the lineup
AMD says the Ryzen AI 400 desktop stack includes six SKUs, split between “G” and “GE” models:
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G / 450GE
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G / 440GE
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G / 435GE
The naming is important for buyers: the “G” chips include RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, while the “GE” versions are listed as not featuring integrated graphics. The GE parts also come in a lower-power 35W class, while the G models sit at 65W.
Key specs: Zen 5 CPU + RDNA 3.5 iGPU + XDNA 2 NPU
At the top of the stack, the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G series offers up to 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting as high as 5.1 GHz with 24MB of combined cache. For graphics, it carries Radeon 860M integrated graphics with 8 compute units.
The Ryzen AI 5 PRO models step down to 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G boosts up to 4.8 GHz with 22MB of cache, while the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G boosts up to 4.5 GHz with 14MB of cache. Both use Radeon 840M integrated graphics with 4 compute units on the G variants.
Across the series, AMD highlights the same AI engine: an XDNA 2 NPU rated up to 50 TOPS. The chips also include AMD Pro Technologies and Copilot+ support, targeting business-ready desktops as well as modern AI-enhanced Windows features.
A notable limitation versus mobile Strix Point
One interesting detail is how the desktop versions compare to AMD’s mobile Strix and Gorgon APUs. Mobile parts in this family can scale higher, with up to 12 CPU cores and up to 16 RDNA 3.5 compute units. By comparison, Ryzen AI 400 Desktop tops out at 8 CPU cores and 8 GPU compute units, leaving a noticeable gap between what the architecture can do in laptops versus what’s currently being offered on AM5 desktops.
Availability: OEM-first, DIY later
If you’re planning an immediate upgrade for a DIY build, there’s a catch: Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APUs are initially limited to OEM systems. A typical retail DIY rollout isn’t expected right away. Based on AMD’s past patterns, a wider consumer launch could follow a few months after Q2 2026 commercial availability.
AMD says it’s working with major PC partners including Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to bring Ryzen AI 400 Desktop APU systems to market.
Quick model breakdown (high level)
Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450G / 450GE: 8 cores / 16 threads, up to 5.1 GHz boost, 24MB cache, Radeon 860M (G), up to 50 NPU TOPS, 65W (G) / 35W (GE)
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440G / 440GE: 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.8 GHz boost, 22MB cache, Radeon 840M (G), up to 50 NPU TOPS, 65W (G) / 35W (GE)
Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435G / 435GE: 6 cores / 12 threads, up to 4.5 GHz boost, 14MB cache, Radeon 840M (G), up to 50 NPU TOPS, 65W (G) / 35W (GE)
With Zen 5, RDNA 3.5 iGPU tech, and XDNA 2 AI acceleration packaged for AM5 desktops, Ryzen AI 400 looks aimed squarely at efficient, compact PCs and business-class systems that want modern integrated graphics and dedicated AI performance—just be prepared to find them first in prebuilt desktops before they reach the DIY market.
