Empowering Academic Innovation

AMD Ryzen™ AI brings exciting opportunities for learning, teaching, and research in artificial intelligence.

AMD University Students

Students

Provides hands-on experience with AI applications right on their laptops—whether for machine learning projects, data science coursework, or real-time AI-enhanced applications.

AMD University Educators

Educators

Integrate AMD Ryzen AI into their curriculum, enabling interactive lessons on neural networks, automation, and AI-driven creativity.

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Researchers

Leverage the combined power of the CPU, iGPU, and NPU to experiment, build and optimize local AI models.

With AMD Ryzen AI, universities can foster innovation, giving the next generation of AI professionals the tools they need to shape the future.

AMD Ryzen AI Tools / Stack

Streamlined AI Development

AMD Ryzen AI software enables seamless deployment of pre-trained PyTorch and TensorFlow models on AMD Ryzen AI-powered laptops, running efficiently on the CPU, integrated GPU (iGPU) and Neural Processing Unit (NPU).

Quick and Easy AI App Development

With a simple installation, access to a growing model zoo, and optimized Large Language Models (LLMs), developers can get up and running in minutes.

Optimized for Diverse AI Workloads

AMD Ryzen AI supports a wide range of AI tasks, including:

  • Large Language Models
  • Image and Video Generation
  • Recommendation Systems
  • Computer Vision

The APU architecture allows offloading of tasks between the CPU, iGPU and NPU based on computational needs, ensuring high-performance AI for everything from real-time audio transcription to image processing.

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Open-Source Toolchain for AMD Ryzen AI

The Interface Representation for hands-ON (IRON) toolkit is an open-source MLIR-based toolchain that provides a close-to-metal Python API for programming AMD Ryzen AI. 

This toolchain provides fine-tuned control over data movement, computation scheduling, and array connectivity.

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Purchase

Purchase an AMD Ryzen AI powered laptop or PC from one of our partners.

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Run in the Cloud

Request a token for the AMD University Program AMD Ryzen AI cloud to try out AMD Ryzen AI.

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Apply for Donation

Apply to the AMD University Program for a donation of an AMD Ryzen AI powered mini PC for your teaching or research.

 

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FAQ

What is AMD Ryzen AI?

AMD Ryzen™ AI features an AMD Ryzen processor core, AMD Radeon™ integrated graphics engine, and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) based on the AMD XDNA™ architecture. The NPU is designed to efficiently handle AI tasks, enhancing performance and enabling new features. 

What is an NPU?

A Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is a specialized processor designed specifically for AI and Machine Learning tasks. It is optimized to perform AI computations with outstanding energy efficiency, making it ideal for applications such as image recognition, natural language processing, and other AI-driven functions that run locally on your laptop. With local processing, you benefit from next-level privacy.

What can you do with AMD Ryzen AI?

With AMD Ryzen AI, users can experience enhanced computing applications, including:

  • Advanced Video Conferencing: Real-time background effects and noise suppression for clearer communication.
  • Security Features: Enhanced facial recognition for quick and safeguarded system access.
  • Creative Tools: Accelerated photo and video editing with AI-powered features.
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Contact Us

  • Discuss your requirements for teaching or research
  • Find out how to setup your own AMD Ryzen AI teaching lab
  • Enquire about an AUP grant to support new course development on AMD Ryzen AI
Contact the AMD University Program Team