Company has officially announced its upcoming CES 2025 event, promising to unveil “the next generation of innovation in gaming.” Scheduled for Monday, January 6, the occasion will commence at 11:00 a.m. PT (2:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. GMT) and be live-streamed for global audiences.
The corporation is poised to introduce its next-generation gaming graphics processing unit (GPU) series, built upon the foundation of the RDNA 4 architecture. While AMD has traditionally trailed behind Nvidia in terms of high-end graphics cards, hopes are rising that they may soon provide compelling mid-range GPU alternatives. The corporation is expected to reveal its latest AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor at the event, likely accompanied by its innovative Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip designed specifically for handheld devices.
Jack Huynh, senior vice president and basic supervisor of computing and graphics at AMD, also discussed “AI PCs” during the announcement. Will this subsequent generation’s chips, dubbed AMD Strix Halo, feature advanced artificial intelligence capabilities thanks to the integration of a neural processing unit (NPU)?
Despite this, reports suggest that these gaming-specific chips also boast a substantial integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU). A potential leak in November suggested that AMD may be preparing its “Radeon 8000S” graphics processing unit (GPU) for release, featuring an advanced RDNA 3.5 architecture and up to 40 compute units.
The Radeon RX 890M, the prominent integrated graphics processor (iGPU) found in the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, boasts 16 compute units, whereas the iGPUs powering systems with Intel Core i7-7840U or AMD Z1 Extreme processors are limited to 12.
The company is widely expected to unveil its latest RDNA 4 graphics cards. The rumoured AMD Radeon RX 8800 XT reportedly boasts a significant performance boost in ray tracing, with claims of a 45% increase compared to previous technologies. Moreover, it is said to match Nvidia’s RTX 4080 in key specifications.
At last year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), AMD made a bold move, showcasing its commitment to Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the unveiling of Ryzen 8000G processors and 8040 chipsets. These devices arrived on the market with NPU support, which will likely remain a key area of emphasis for AMD in future developments.
While last year’s AMD CES announcements lacked a strong focus on gaming, with next-gen hardware on the horizon, this year’s event promises to be more electrifying for PC gamers.
Valve confirms readiness for a next-generation upgrade before exploring a successor to its pioneering Steam Deck, the current market-leading gaming handheld. The upcoming CES 2025 may provide our first comprehensive look at cutting-edge hardware, including its innovative GPUs.
