AMD Showcases Powerful New AI Chips and PCs at CES 2026
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AMD used the CES event in Las Vegas to unveil a wide range of new chips focused on artificial intelligence, data centres, and AI-powered personal computers, highlighting its growing ambitions in the fast-expanding AI market.
CEO Lisa Su introduced the MI455 AI processors, which are designed for advanced data centre server racks and are already being supplied to major customers, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI. AMD also launched the MI440X, an enterprise-focused version of its MI400 series that can be deployed inside existing business infrastructure without the need for specialised AI clusters.
This chip is based on technology earlier selected by the US government for a supercomputer, underlining its reliability and performance. OpenAI President Greg Brockman joined Su on stage and stressed that continued innovation in chips is essential to meet OpenAI’s massive computing needs.
Looking ahead, Su previewed the upcoming MI500 processors, claiming they will deliver up to 1,000 times higher performance than older generations when they launch in 2027. The event also featured the debut of GENE.01, a humanoid robot developed by Italian firm Generative Bionics, with commercial production planned for the second half of 2026.
Alongside data centre chips, AMD announced its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors for AI PCs and Ryzen AI Max+ chips aimed at advanced local AI tasks and gaming. While Nvidia remains the market leader, AMD’s deepening partnership with OpenAI is expected to drive strong future growth.
Source: The Economic Times
