Computex 2026: all expected announcements (AMD, Intel, NVIDIA)

From June 2 to 5, 2026, Taipei hosts Computex for its new edition. The theme this year: "AI Together" . Yes, AI is everywhere — we suspected as much. But behind the buzzword, there is real hardware to discover.

This year, the show promises to be particularly busy. Intel is preparing a CEO keynote (seats are already full), AMD should tease its next generation of processors, and NVIDIA could well surprise with an ARM SoC for PC. Not to mention third-party manufacturers — ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI — who have clearly planned to bring out the big guns.

We go through everything that should be announced. Solid rumors, confirmed leaks, and some well-sourced speculations.

Intel clearly plans to make some noise at Computex this year. The CEO confirmed a keynote - and registrations have already closed, showing the interest. Specifically, here's what we expect.

This is the big piece on Intel's side. Nova Lake should be the next generation of desktop processors, engraved in Intel 18A — the new in-house manufacturing process from Intel. Rumors point to a new socket LGA 1954 and robust configurations: we're talking up to 16 P-Cores (Coyote Cove) and 32 E-Cores (Arctic Wolf), potentially 48 cores in total on high-end models.

On the features side, we expect Thunderbolt 5, Wi-Fi 7, and an integrated Xe3 GPU. All on the Core Ultra Series 4 platform. However, don't expect a retail launch at Computex — it will be more of an official preview, with a release planned later in the year.

The other interesting announcement from Intel is the arrival of Panther Lake in gaming handhelds We are talking about a 14-core CPU with Arc G3 / Xe3 GPU, in a power envelope of 25 to 80W. Translation: Intel wants its share of the Steam Deck / ROG Ally pie. This may be the most concrete announcement on the consumer side.

For professionals and enthusiasts: Intel should also show Clearwater Forest , a Xeon with 288 cores. It's pure server stuff, but it shows that the 18A is working on a large scale. Not directly useful for your gaming PC, but it's the kind of technical demonstration that reassures about the health of Intel's roadmap.

AMD is playing a bit more of a mystery card this year. No big keynote announced in advance, but several solid leads.

The most reliable rumor is the arrival of a new chipset for AM5 motherboards . We are potentially talking about CUDIMM support (DDR5 RAM with an integrated buffer on the module, for even higher frequencies) and BIOS improvements. Biostar has already been spotted with "next-gen" AM5 cards — which aligns with a Computex announcement.

AMD is probably not going to launch Zen 6 at Computex. But a teaser? It's very possible. Compatible motherboards are starting to leak, and that's often how AMD proceeds: showing the platform before the CPU. If you see refreshed X870E or new cards with unique features, it's a sign that Zen 6 is not far away.

On the laptop side, AMD is pushing hard on the Ryzen AI Max 400 , its APUs with massive amounts of unified memory and NPUs dedicated to local AI. Computex will be an opportunity to see the first OEM laptops equipped, and probably demos of what you can do with 128 GB of memory shared between CPU and GPU on a laptop. We are in the territory of Macbook Pro M4 Max, but on the x86 side.

If you were hoping for an RX 9080 or an RDNA 4 refresh, lower your expectations. Nothing in the leaks points to a public GPU announcement at Computex from AMD. The RX 9060 XT has just been released — AMD will let its current lineup breathe.

Bad news if you were waiting for an RTX 5090 Ti or anything like that: NVIDIA is not expected to announce any new gaming GPUs at Computex. The RTX 50 series is still being rolled out, and Jensen Huang is probably saving his cards for later.

The real potential bomb is the SoC ARM N1 (or N1X) According to several sources, NVIDIA would be preparing a complete processor for PC combining a CPU ARM 20 cores with an RTX 5070 class GPU , all with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X. In short: a front-line competitor to the Apple M4 Ultra, but with NVIDIA graphics power added.

If NVIDIA announces this at Computex, it could potentially be the beginning of a new era for PCs. An SoC that runs AAA games and local AI on the same chip. But be careful: for now, it's a leak - nothing official.

On the board partners side, expect RTX 5080 and 5060 Ti special editions: MSI is preparing themed versions, ASUS should showcase new ROG variants. Nothing revolutionary in terms of performance, but premium design for custom fans.

Small detail that speaks volumes: NVIDIA has renamed its "Gaming" division to "Edge Computing" in its financial reports. The category now includes GeForce, embedded AI, robotics, and automotive. Gaming remains central, but NVIDIA is clearly positioning itself in a broader market. Computex will be an opportunity to learn more about this strategy.

ASUS has planned an event dedicated to Computex to celebrate the 20 years of Republic of Gamers . On the agenda: the ROG Crosshair 2006 X870E , an anniversary edition motherboard, and the new ROG Astral RTX 50 in BTF version (black and gold). ASUS should also showcase the AR gaming glasses ROG XREAL R1 with micro-OLED 240Hz screen - clearly designed for the ROG Ally.

By the way, speaking of the Ally: a PauseHardware rumor points to a possible Refresh of the ROG Ally at Computex. Nothing confirmed, but the timing fits with the arrival of Panther Lake in handhelds.

Gigabyte has already won several Computex 2026 Best Choice Awards before the opening of the show. Among the award-winning products: the X870E AORUS XTREME X3D AI TOP (motherboard), the AORUS RTX 5090 AI BOX (eGPU) and the AORUS MASTER 16 (laptop). We should also see the B850 AORUS ELITE-P ICE with an animated design, and the X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD — yes, a motherboard with wood.

MSI has announced BIOS updates for support of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, confirming that the AM5 platform continues to evolve. On the GPU side, expect special edition RTX 5080. No revolution, but some nice gear to show off at the booth.

KLEVV (Essencore) has confirmed its presence with some DDR5 overclocking kits next generation and CQDIMM / CUDIMM server modules. Transcend will also be there with next-gen storage. G.Skill should follow suit — they never miss a Computex to break frequency records.

KLEVV also plans to SSD PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 in its lineup, plus a portable SSD. The Gen5 remains expensive in 2026, but Computex could mark the beginning of more affordable prices if several manufacturers present optimized controllers.

LG has confirmed the UltraGear 25G590B : a 24.5-inch Full HD IPS at 1000Hz native . No upscaling, no cheating — it's real 1000 images per second. It's clearly an esports screen, not a versatile monitor (1080p required), but it's a world first. The launch is scheduled for the second half of 2026, with an official announcement likely at Computex.

The price has not leaked yet, but since current 480Hz monitors are around 600-800 euros, expect a steep price.

To avoid disappointments, let's make things clear. Some products probably won't be available:

• RTX 6000 or new generation NVIDIA — The RTX 50 range isn't even complete yet, forget about the next generation.
• AMD RX 9080 / high-end RDNA 4 — No leak points in that direction. The RX 9070 XT and 9060 XT are sufficient for now.
• Zen 6 for sale — Teasers yes, benchmarks maybe, but no concrete launch date.
• Nova Lake in store — It's a preview, not a launch. The first CPUs will arrive at the end of 2026 at best.

From June 2 to 5, 2026, in Taipei (Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei World Trade Center, and TICC).

No new gaming GPUs planned. NVIDIA is expected to instead showcase its ARM N1/N1X SoC and let its partners (MSI, ASUS) unveil special RTX 50 editions.

Intel should present Nova Lake at Computex in preview, but the commercial launch is expected by the end of 2026, or even early 2027.

It is a credible rumor (reported by PauseHardware), but ASUS has not officially confirmed anything. The 20th anniversary event of ROG at Computex could be the perfect opportunity.

The keynotes will be streamed on the official website computextaipei.com.tw and on the YouTube channels of the manufacturers. The Intel CEO keynote is already fully booked for in-person attendance, but the live stream will be available online.

Between Intel making a comeback with Nova Lake on 18A, AMD preparing the ground for Zen 6, and NVIDIA potentially dropping a bomb with its ARM SoC — this Computex 2026 has the potential to be one of the most important of the decade. And we're not even talking about the first 1000Hz screen or the new gaming handhelds.

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