AMD Develops AI Handheld Console Chip
It has been revealed that AMD is developing a new generation processor specifically for handheld consoles. According to leaked information, this new chipset will be equipped with artificial intelligence accelerators. The name of the processor positioned to replace the Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme series may be Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Although AI performance management is already used in devices such as MSI Claw, AMD’s move aims to raise the bar in AI-supported portable gaming performance.
AMD Highlights Artificial Intelligence in Portable Devices
It is thought that the new generation processor will be produced with the Zen 5 architecture, which has not yet been released, and will have the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. Thanks to this, significant improvements are expected in both CPU and GPU performance. In particular, the integration of artificial intelligence accelerators will allow the system to work more intelligently in areas such as power efficiency and heat management. Thus, longer battery life and balanced performance can be provided in portable devices.
According to the information in the leaks, this new chip from AMD could potentially be the basis for devices like the ASUS ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion Go. Moreover, it is claimed that the new processor is designed to work directly with AI services such as Microsoft’s Copilot. This could make a significant difference not only in gaming but also in the overall user experience.
One of the main reasons for AMD’s development of this chip may be that Intel has started to stand out in the portable market with its Lunar Lake-based AI-supported chips. AMD’s response seems to increase the competition considerably. This development is a sign that more powerful and intelligent systems may soon appear in handheld consoles like Steam Deck.
Although no official announcement has been made yet, AMD is expected to introduce this new chip at a major event such as Computex 2025. If the claims are true, the portable gaming world could have much smarter and more powerful devices. The integration of artificial intelligence into gaming hardware is no longer a dream, it is becoming a reality.
