AMD Ryzen processors have consistently excelled in both desktop and mobile notebook markets, and have successfully ventured into the realms of mini PCs and handheld game consoles, commanding a prominent position. Today, AMD proudly introduced two groundbreaking handheld game console processors: the high-end Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, which marks the inaugural integration of AI functionality in handheld devices, and the Ryzen Z2 A, which employs the older but reliable Zen2 architecture, catering to entry-level market demands.

The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme boasts an NPU AI engine that delivers an impressive 50 TOPS of computing power, enabling advanced features such as Windows 11 Copilot+ PC functionalities. Built on the cutting-edge Zen5 architecture, it features 8 cores, 16 threads, and an RDNA3.5 GPU, promising unparalleled performance. On the other hand, the Ryzen Z2 A, tailored for budget-conscious users, leverages a Zen2 CPU and RDNA2 GPU architecture, offering excellent power consumption management without compromising on performance.