Windows ecosystem rolls out new wave of Copilot+ AI PCs with next-generation silicon
Hardware partners unveiled a broad range of AI-enabled laptops, desktops and monitors built around Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC experiences, highlighting rapid momentum across processors, devices and software.
Microsoft said partners across the Windows ecosystem have showcased a new generation of AI-powered PCs, processors and peripherals designed to deliver enhanced Copilot+ PC experiences on Windows 11.
In a statement, the company said the announcements span the full compute stack, from silicon to systems and user experiences, reflecting close collaboration between chipmakers, original equipment manufacturers and Microsoft’s Windows platform teams.
Intel introduced its Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, built on Intel 18A manufacturing technology. The company said consumer laptop pre-orders are now open, with global system availability through original equipment manufacturer partners and retailers beginning 27 January. Jim Johnson, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group, said the platform will power more than 200 designs worldwide, making it the most broadly adopted AI PC platform Intel has delivered to date.
PC makers used the launch window to unveil new flagship devices. Acer revealed the Swift 16 AI and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. ASUS showcased the dual-screen Zenbook DUO, featuring two 14-inch OLED touchscreens and a 50 tera operations per second neural processing unit, alongside the ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop graphics processor operating at 135 watts total graphics power.
Dell refreshed its XPS 14 and XPS 16 designs and announced new UltraSharp monitors, including a 52-inch 6K model aimed at professional and creative users. HP introduced the EliteBook X G2 Series, the EliteBoard G1a keyboard AI PC, and updated OmniBook and all-in-one product lines. Lenovo, Samsung and other manufacturers also presented new Copilot+ PCs and gaming systems built for local AI workloads.
Chipmakers beyond Intel also expanded their AI PC portfolios. AMD announced the Ryzen AI 400 Mobile Series and an expansion of the Ryzen AI Max 300 Series, while Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon X2 Plus family, offering an 80 tera operations per second neural processing unit. HP said some of its newly announced products received CES Innovation Award recognition.
Microsoft said the breadth of launches underlines accelerating adoption of AI PCs, as neural processing units become standard across consumer and commercial devices and Copilot+ experiences move deeper into everyday computing.
The Recap
- Windows partners unveiled AI-enabled PCs and new silicon.
- Intel said more than 200 designs will use Series 3.
- Global system availability begins 27 January via OEMs and retailers.
