AMD's New Ryzen AI Max Processors Set to Revolutionize Desktops—Could Discrete GPUs Be Next?

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  • AMD's CEO Lisa Su suggests that additional Ryzen AI Max APUs are headed for desktop computers.
  • Several of the APUs have been utilized in Framework Desktops.
  • It might signal the beginning of subsidies for standalone graphics cards.

Although Nvidia and AMD’s latest GPU releases dominate headlines in the world of PC gaming, Team Red’s processors are about to steal the show: the Ryzen AI Max APUs were primarily designed for laptops, offering sufficient performance to handle resource-intensive AAA titles. However, this scenario might shift dramatically in the near future.

In an interview with DeepSeek Exploded on Bilibili AMD’s CEO Lisa Su suggested that additional Ryzen AI Max processors might be heading to the desktop market. These chips have already shown up in high-performance models like the Ryzen AI 395+ found in certain compact personal computers and notebooks, delivering outstanding gaming outcomes—outcomes that may soon extend to an increased number of desktop systems as well.

Thanks to the Ryzen AI Max+ 395's integrated Radeon 8060S iGPU featuring 40 enhanced RDNA 3.5 GPU cores along with 16CPU cores and 32threads, gaming performs exceptionally well at resolutions higher than 1080p. This is quite apparent in ETA Prime 's Framework Desktop YouTube PC test examples include one notable instance which is Cyberpunk 2077, With its frame rate oscillating between 55 and 60 fps while running ultra graphics settings at 1440p.

Additionally, it's noteworthy that FSR 4 might be heading to RDNA 3 – even though it’s slated for RDNA 4 initially – which could provide significant benefits to platforms utilizing these APUs.

The key point is that all of this can be achieved without needing a separate GPU. On a desktop computer, this approach could greatly enhance efficiency. Although it may not rival top-tier desktop GPUs, it still offers notable performance and might pave the way for innovative developments – or maybe, the start of the decline for standalone GPUs .

If we manage to obtain more powerful APUs earlier, it might be the end for certain discrete GPUs.

For an extended period, dedicated graphics cards for both notebooks and desktop computers were considered essential for superior gaming performance. However, this is slowly shifting as accelerated processing units (APUs) become more potent. This trend can be seen in portable gaming devices such as the Asus ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion Go, and the recently released MSI Claw 8 AI+, which features Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V chip.

Although the premium Ryzen AI Max processors have not been utilized in portable gaming computers as of now, they would be perfect for compact PC configurations. Standalone graphics cards (especially those designed for desks) offer exceptional performance overall but consume significant energy. This will not be an issue with the AI Max+ 395 though.

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) exemplify this trend. Should we succeed in developing even more potent APUs in the near term, we could witness a gradual decline in mid-range standalone graphics cards—and possibly a formidable competitor to today’s gaming consoles—provided that PC prices remain affordable.

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