AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224
Expert rating7.9 / 10
- Brand:
- AMD
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- FP8 (BGA
- Core/Thread Count:
- 6C/12T
- TDP:
- 28W
- iGPU:
- AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5)
- CPU Series:
- Ryzen AI
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Manufacturer: AMD Last updated: 2026-09-12
AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 Review
AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 6-core 12-thread laptop (business) processor, 2.0GHz base / 5.1GHz boost, 28W TDP, Krackan Point (Zen 5), 50 TOPS NPU
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 is a business-focused AI laptop chip with commercial manageability features. Built on AMD's Krackan Point (Zen 5) architecture, it pairs 6 cores and 12 threads with a 2.0GHz base clock boosting to 5.1GHz, AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5) graphics, and a 50-TOPS NPU for on-device AI, all within a 28W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 6 cores and 12 threads, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 is built on AMD's Krackan Point (Zen 5), combining Zen 5 CPU cores with AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5) graphics. Its 2.0GHz base clock boosts up to 5.1GHz, and the integrated 50-TOPS NPU handles on-device AI acceleration for Copilot+ style workloads.
Platform and Efficiency
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 uses the FP8 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 28W envelope, positioned as a business-focused AI laptop chip with commercial manageability features. The PRO designation adds commercial manageability, security, and longevity features aimed at business fleets.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within AMD's Ryzen AI lineup in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 sits among other Krackan Point (Zen 5) parts at the 6-core tier, differentiated by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against Intel's Core Ultra processors in this catalog, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 offers a comparable or stronger integrated GPU and NPU, while against AMD's own non-AI Ryzen chips in this catalog it adds the dedicated NPU at a similar core count.
Specifications
Identity
| Product Line | Ryzen AI |
|---|---|
| Model Number | AI 5 PRO 224 |
| Codename | Krackan Point |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Krackan Point (Zen 5) |
| Socket | BGA |
| Socket Status | Mature |
| Process Node | 4 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 6 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 2.0 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz |
Cache
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
|---|---|
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 28 W |
|---|---|
| Configurable TDP Floor | 15 W |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 or LPDDR5X |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
|---|---|
| iGPU Model | AMD Radeon 860M |
| iGPU Compute Units | 8 |
| NPU Peak TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| NPU Peak TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Copilot Plus Certified | Yes |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
|---|
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Soldered Only |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 28 W |
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 860M (RDNA 3.5) |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.9 / 10
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 is a balanced mainstream AI laptop chip, fitting everyday productivity laptops well.
Best for
- Mainstream laptops
- Everyday productivity
- Balanced battery life
Not for
- Gaming laptops
- Heavy content creation
- Workstation-class loads
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224?
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 is a processor from AMD. Key specs: Cores 6, Threads 12, Base Clock 2.0 GHz, Boost Clock 5.1 GHz, L3 Cache 16.
Will the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 work with my current setup?
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 lists Socket is FP8 (BGA, soldered). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224 best suited to?
It suits mainstream laptops, everyday productivity, balanced battery life.
What are the drawbacks of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 224?
It is a poor fit for gaming laptops, heavy content creation, workstation-class loads.