**CES 2026: AMD Drops the Hammer with New AI-Powered Processors**
CES is that magic time of the year when the who’s who of the tech world converges on Las Vegas to show off their latest and greatest innovations. And, let me tell you, AMD is pulling out all the stops this year. In a keynote that got the crowd buzzing, AMD’s Chair and CEO Lisa Su made it clear that the company is all about making AI-powered computing accessible to everyone.
And accessible it is – AMD just dropped a brand new line of AI processors that’s going to change the game. Say hello to the Ryzen AI 400 Series Processor, a behemoth of a chip that’s not only faster than its predecessor but also way more powerful. According to AMD, this new processor is a whopping 1.3x faster than the competition when it comes to multitasking and 1.7x faster when it comes to content creation.
So, what makes this processor so special? Well, it comes down to the architecture. The Ryzen AI 400 Series Processor boasts a whopping 12 CPU Cores, each with its own processing models and 24 threads. That’s a significant upgrade from the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processor, which we last saw in 2024.
But don’t just take AMD’s word for it – Rahul Tikoo, senior vice president and general manager of AMD’s Consumer Business Group, had some illuminating words to share about the company’s vision for the future. “In the years ahead, AI will be a multi-layered material that will be woven into every level of computing at the personal level,” he said. “Our AI PCs and devices will transform how we work, how we play, how we create, and how we connect with each other.”
And if you thought that was all, think again. AMD also announced the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a processor designed specifically for gamers that’s sure to give them a seamless experience. With its cutting-edge tech, this processor is set to revolutionize the gaming world.
The countdown begins
So, when can you get your hands on one of these new processors? PCs equipped with the Ryzen AI 300 Series Processor or the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D are set to hit shelves in the first quarter of 2026. But that’s not all – AMD also dropped the latest version of its Redstone ray tracing technology, which simulates the physical behavior of light to give you a more realistic and immersive online gaming experience without any performance or lag.
Stay tuned to TechCrunch for more updates from CES 2026, where the future of tech is being shaped every day. And, if you’re as excited as I am, be sure to follow our CES 2026 coverage for the latest news, announcements, and updates from the tech world.
**CES 2026: Get Ready for the Future of Tech**
Keep an eye out for more updates from AMD and the rest of the tech world as CES 2026 unfolds. It’s going to be a wild ride!
