--- title: "AMD Introduces Ryzen AI 400, Embedded P100, and MI500 Chips at CES 2026" date: 2026-01-06 author: "Sofia Ramirez" featured_image: "https://sqmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/amd-launches-ai-powered-chips-for-consumer-ai-data-centers-and-robotics-at-ces-2026.jpg" categories: - name: "Technology" url: "/technology.md" tags: - name: "News" url: "/tag/news.md" --- # AMD Introduces Ryzen AI 400, Embedded P100, and MI500 Chips at CES 2026 AMD is going all-in on artificial intelligence with a sweeping rollout of new chips for PCs, embedded systems, and data centers at CES 2026. ## Quick Summary – TLDR: - AMD launched the Ryzen AI 400 Series for PCs, promising major boosts in multitasking and content creation. - The new Ryzen AI Embedded P100 and X100 chips target automotive and industrial AI applications. - AMD CEO Lisa Su showcased the MI500 data center chip, boasting a 1000x AI performance leap. - AMD’s AI push includes a partnership with OpenAI, competing head-to-head with Nvidia’s next-gen processors. ## What Happened? AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su took the stage at CES 2026 with a bold vision: bring AI to everyone. With that goal, she introduced new processors spanning consumer devices to enterprise data centers. The lineup includes the **Ryzen AI 400 Series** for personal computers, the **Ryzen AI Embedded P100 and X100** for industrial and automotive applications, and a preview of the **MI500** for large-scale AI workloads. > .[@AMD](https://twitter.com/AMD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) CEO [@LisaSu](https://twitter.com/LisaSu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) shows off the MI455X GPU along with Venice on stage at [\#CES2026](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CES2026?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/r1CEKZFVba](https://t.co/r1CEKZFVba) > > — Anshel Sag (@anshelsag) [January 6, 2026](https://twitter.com/anshelsag/status/2008371252545646895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ## Ryzen AI 400 Series Powers the Next-Gen PC The **Ryzen AI 400 Series** is AMD’s newest chip for AI-enhanced personal computing. It improves multitasking performance by **1.3x over competitors** and offers a **1.7x boost in content creation** speed. - **Features 12 CPU cores and 24 threads.** - **Builds on the 2024 Ryzen AI 300 Series.** - **Ships in PCs during Q1 2026.** - **Includes upgraded gaming chip, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, plus Redstone ray tracing for better game visuals.** Rahul Tikoo, AMD’s SVP and GM of client business, said AMD’s AI PC platforms now number over **250**, doubling from last year. Tikoo said: “ AI is going to be a multi-layered fabric that gets woven into every level of computing. Our AI PCs and devices will transform how we work, how we play, how we create and how we connect. Rahul TikooSVP and GM of Client Business – AMD ## Embedded AI for Industry and Automotive AMD also launched the **Ryzen AI Embedded P100 and X100 Series** to serve in-vehicle experiences, industrial automation, and physical AI like robotics. - Combines “Zen 5” CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU, and **XDNA 2 NPU** into one chip. - Offers up to **50 TOPS** (trillions of operations per second) for AI inference. - Supports up to four 4K or two 8K displays at 120 FPS. - Built for rugged use with operating temps from **–40°C to 105°C**. The P100 is optimized for **digital cockpits and HMIs**, while the X100 targets **more demanding AI tasks** in robotics and autonomous systems. Salil Raje, SVP of AMD Embedded, said the chips bring “**leadership CPU, GPU and NPU capabilities together in a single device, enabling smarter, more responsive automotive, industrial, and autonomous systems.**” ## MI500 Brings Massive AI Power to Data Centers In one of the biggest reveals, AMD showcased the **MI455 and upcoming MI500** chips for data centers. Su claimed the MI500, due in 2027, will offer **1,000 times the AI performance** of an earlier generation. The MI455 is already positioned as a core part of [AMD’s deal with OpenAI](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/openai-amd-6gw-ai-chip-deal/), where AMD will supply **key processors for OpenAI’s data centers**. OpenAI President **Greg Brockman** joined Su on stage to highlight the importance of high-performance chips to power next-gen AI like [ChatGPT](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/chatgpt-statistics/). ## A Direct Shot at Nvidia The timing of AMD’s announcement closely followed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s own CES presentation of the **Vera Rubin AI platform**, expected later this year. AMD’s aggressive roadmap signals a clear intent to close the gap with Nvidia in the red-hot [AI chip market](https://sqmagazine.co.uk/ai-chip-statistics/). While AMD has lagged behind Nvidia in AI chip sales, **its latest deals and product lineup show a renewed competitive fire**. ## SQ Magazine’s Takeaway I’m genuinely impressed by how broad and ambitious AMD’s AI rollout is. From the **laptops we use at home** to **cars and factory robots**, and even the **AI supercomputers behind ChatGPT**, AMD wants a piece of everything. What stands out is their focus on integration of **CPU, GPU, and NPU all in one chip**, which could mean smoother, more efficient AI experiences across the board. Nvidia’s still ahead in market share, but AMD is showing up with serious tech and serious partners. This is going to be a fun battle to watch.