AMD plans to create ARM chips called Sound Wave for Microsoft Surface laptops around 2026. These chips will compete against NVIDIA's future AI computer chips, which also use ARM designs. The new processors will be made with TSMC's 3nm technology featuring RDNA 3.5 graphics. AMD tried making ARM chips in 2014 but stopped due to market issues. ARM chips save more power than x86 chips, which makes them good for laptops.
Microsoft has improved Windows for ARM chips since Qualcomm processors became popular. AMD may show these new chips later this year or at CES 2026. The company already makes x86 chips for laptops through its Strix Halo series. With both ARM and x86 options, AMD can serve more customers. People like ARM chips because they run longer on battery power compared to standard x86 chips.
Microsoft has improved Windows for ARM chips since Qualcomm processors became popular. AMD may show these new chips later this year or at CES 2026. The company already makes x86 chips for laptops through its Strix Halo series. With both ARM and x86 options, AMD can serve more customers. People like ARM chips because they run longer on battery power compared to standard x86 chips.
