The two things AMD subtly revealed at CES that actually excite me
The Verge • • general
Key Points:
- CES 2026 was underwhelming for gamers, with few new handhelds and no new desktop GPUs announced by Nvidia, Intel, or AMD, though AMD revealed two notable developments.
- AMD plans to lower the price of its high-end Strix Halo silicon by introducing cut-down versions, potentially bringing system costs below $2,000 despite rising RAM prices.
- AMD is reintroducing socketed mobile processors with its Ryzen AI 400 laptop chips, allowing for potential upgrades and replacements, initially aimed at AI PCs and expected in mini PCs by Q2 2026.
- AMD maintains confidence in its handheld gaming market despite Intel and Qualcomm’s upcoming entries, emphasizing its proven execution and ongoing investment in the segment.
- While socketed mobile CPUs
