AMD CES 2026 Ryzen AI 400: Lisa Su Challenges Nvidia with OpenAI Pact
AMD CEO Lisa Su unveiled the Ryzen AI 400 series and a multi-billion dollar infrastructure partnership with OpenAI at CES 2026, targeting Nvidia's AI dominance.
"You ain't seen nothing yet." That was the bold declaration from AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su at the CES 2026 keynote. As the chipmaker looks to dethrone Nvidia, Su presented a future where AI users scale from 1 billion to 5 billion within five years, positioning AMD at the heart of this massive compute expansion.
AMD CES 2026 Ryzen AI 400: Redefining PC Performance
While AMD has already surpassed Intel in revenue, catching Nvidia requires a different level of relevance in the AI boom. The answer presented was the Ryzen AI 400, an upgrade to the previous generation that promises to be 1.7x faster at content creation. AMD claims the new silicon allows for 1.3x faster multitasking compared to its rivals, with the first PCs featuring these chips expected to hit shelves this quarter.
The OpenAI Infrastructure Alliance
The highlight of the show was the appearance of Greg Brockman, co-founder of OpenAI. Brockman emphasized the need for "more compute," revealing a deeper integration with AMD. This follows reports from October 2025 that OpenAI is investing tens of billions of dollars to secure 6 gigawatts of AI infrastructure from AMD. The deal could potentially lead to OpenAI owning up to 10 percent of AMD, a strategic move to diversify away from total dependence on Nvidia.
Su also showcased the Helios rack, a massive infrastructure unit developed with Meta. Weighing in at 7,000 pounds, it represents the "bigger is better" philosophy currently dominating the data center market. Despite these high-profile announcements, investors remained cautious, with AMD's stock flatlining in after-hours trading following the keynote.
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