AMD launched its Ryzen AI Embedded processor portfolio today, targeting automotive, industrial, and physical AI applications with integrated Zen 5 CPU cores, RDNA 3.5 graphics, and XDNA 2 neural processing units.
The P100 and X100 series processors combine all three compute elements in a single chip designed for edge AI workloads. AMD embedded division head Salil Raje said industries need "high performance without added system complexity" for immersive AI experiences.
P100 series processors feature 4-6 Zen 5 CPU cores and deliver up to 50 trillion operations per second (TOPS) from their XDNA 2 NPU. They offer an estimated 35% faster graphics performance compared to previous generations, according to AMD testing.
The embedded chips target next-generation digital cockpits, industrial automation platforms, and autonomous systems including humanoid robotics. They support up to four 4K displays or two 8K displays simultaneously at 120 frames per second.
AMD designed the processors for harsh environments with a 15-54 watt operating range and support for temperatures from -40°C to +105°C. The compact 25×40 mm BGA package fits space-constrained embedded systems with 10-year lifecycles.
P100 series processors with 4-6 cores are sampling with early access customers now. Production shipments are expected in the second quarter of 2026. Higher-core-count versions with 8-12 cores for industrial automation will begin sampling in the first quarter.
The X100 series scales to 16 CPU cores for more demanding physical AI and autonomous systems. Sampling for these higher-performance models is scheduled for the first half of 2026.
The unified software stack spans CPU, GPU, and NPU with support for multiple operating systems including Linux distributions, FreeRTOS, Android, and Windows. AMD built the platform on an open-source Xen hypervisor framework for secure domain isolation.
Automotive applications benefit from ASIL-B capable architecture for functional safety requirements. The processors deliver up to 2.2 times multi-thread and single-thread performance improvements over previous generations.
AMD's embedded push comes alongside new Ryzen AI 400 Series PC processors and updated Ryzen AI Max+ mobile chips announced at CES. The company continues expanding its AI chip portfolio across computing platforms.
The embedded processors enable AI-driven interactions, voice recognition, gesture control, and computer vision at the edge. They target OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, and developers in automotive and industrial markets requiring efficient AI compute in constrained systems.
