The modern organisation demands computing power that can keep up with complex tasks, data analysis, and collaborative workloads. As businesses upgrade to Windows 11, the choice of processor architecture becomes critical. While ARM-based processors are making a splash for their energy efficiency, AMD’s new Ryzen™ AI processors are redefining the landscape for enterprise computing.
What’s Jumpstarting this Technology Evolution?
With the rise of AI, a lot of eyes are on how end-user devices can utilise this new technology. Instead of all the AI computing taking place in the cloud, AI-powered PCs use NPUs (Neural Processing Units) baked straight into the processor. This makes Gen AI more energy-efficient and secure, with the caveat that these new processors need to be lightning fast and economical with energy usage. For enterprise, there are 2 options to choose from: ARM or x86.
ARM-Based Processors: The Upstart
Used mainly in mobile phones and tablets, ARM-based processors have made their way to PCs and laptops, offering impressive battery life and portability. However, they utilise completely different architecture than traditional x86 processors, meaning even the most popular apps need to be rebuilt from the ground up to work. Whilst creating a virtual machine that “runs” like an x86 device can alleviate some pains, you’re sacrificing performance to do so. To summarise, even though they have made inroads for use in enterprise, their historically lower performance and limited compatibility with enterprise software have been significant drawbacks.
x86-Based Processors: The Reigning King
x86 processors, such as the ones from AMD, have long been the backbone of enterprise computing. Their raw power, wide software compatibility, and ability to handle demanding workloads have made them the go-to choice for businesses. They’re no slouches when it comes to power-efficiency and the latest processors are more than powerful enough to race ahead of ARM-based processors.
Efficient at Their Core
Processor performance with these new CPUs is matched only by their efficiency, delivering innovations in power management, ensuring customers stay unplugged for longer and enjoy uninterrupted work and play on the go. The AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processor’s NPU is projected to enable up to 2X power efficiency across select AI workloads, compared to previous generations, ensuring that performance goes up while customers stay unplugged for longer.*
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Why AMD Ryzen AI Processors are Perfect for Enterprise
The demand for AI capabilities in the enterprise is rapidly growing, impacting everything from data analysis and decision-making to customer service and productivity.
AMD recognised this need and introduced their AMD Ryzen™ AI processors. These processors are not just an incremental upgrade; they represent a paradigm shift in enterprise computing, offering a powerful combination of performance, efficiency, and AI acceleration that has the potential to redefine the way businesses operate.
A suite of AI-powered Laptops, Ready to Go
Many leading laptop manufacturers are offering powerful workstations and business laptops powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI processors, providing a wide range of options to suit your company’s needs.
Enterprise technology is evolving rapidly. With AMD Ryzen™ AI processors, businesses can now harness exceptional performance, energy efficiency, and AI acceleration, all within a secure and Windows 11 optimised platform.
*Based on performance and power estimates correlated to measurements on hardware platforms as of May 2024 comparing projected Stable Diffusion iterations per second per watt for Ryzen AI 300 series to a Ryzen 9 8945HS processor. Configuration for Ryzen AI 300 Series Processor: Reference platform, 32GB RAM, Radeon 890M graphics, Windows 11 Pro. Configuration for the Ryzen 8945HS processor is: Razer Blade 14, 32GB RAM, Radeon 780M graphics, Windows 11 Home. Specific projections are subject to change when final products are released in market. STX-14.
