New Chips, Better Gaming, and Smarter PCs Arrive in 2026

[etfs]

AMD also announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, its latest gaming-focused processor, alongside updates to its Redstone ray tracing technology. The enhanced ray tracing aims to deliver more realistic lighting and graphics without sacrificing performance, reinforcing AMD’s focus on both AI workloads and high-end gaming.

PCs powered by the Ryzen AI 300 Series or the Ryzen 7 9850X3D are expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2026. With AI-driven features, stronger gaming performance, and improved graphics technology, AMD is positioning its next generation of hardware to redefine what users expect from everyday computing.

[madtrader]

amd trying to do ai and gaming at the same time feels ambitious but also hard