Computex 2025 Day 2 Highlights: AMD’s AI Push, Intel’s Award-Winning Chips, and NVIDIA’s Groundbreaking Keynote – BytesWall

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Day 2 of Computex 2025, held on May 21, 2025, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, kept the momentum going with a packed schedule of keynotes, product launches, and hands-on demos. The event, hosting 1,400 exhibitors across 4,800 booths, continued its “AI Next” theme, spotlighting artificial intelligence, next-gen tech, and future mobility. From AMD’s AI-powered Ryzen processors to Intel’s Best Choice Award-winning chips and NVIDIA’s boundary-pushing keynote, Day 2 was a showcase of innovation that’s shaping the future of tech. The BytesWall Media Team brings you the standout moments from Computex 2025 Day 2.

NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang Sets the Stage with a Transformative Keynote

NVIDIA kicked off Day 2 with a highly anticipated keynote from CEO Jensen Huang at the Taipei Music Center, starting at 10:00 AM Taipei Time. Huang’s presentation, which drew thousands of attendees, focused on the theme “Physical AI is Here,” building on his CES 2025 announcement. He emphasized AI’s role in transforming industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and robotics, positioning NVIDIA and Taiwan as central players in this shift. Huang unveiled new advancements in the NVIDIA Cosmos platform, which won the Best Choice of the Year award at Computex, recognized for its contributions to AI-driven innovation across sectors.

At the Grand Hilai Taipei, NVIDIA hosted GTC Taipei sessions throughout the day, featuring workshops on AI in healthcare, financial services, and robotics. A highlight was the introduction of the NVIDIA Gaudi 3 AI Accelerator, designed for high-efficiency data processing, which Huang claimed could reduce training times for large language models by 25% compared to previous models. NVIDIA’s booth at TaiNEX 1 also showcased partner solutions, including AI-driven robotics demos that captivated attendees with real-time object recognition and autonomous navigation.

AMD’s AI Push: Ryzen AI Processors and Gaming Handhelds

AMD’s keynote at 11:00 AM Taipei Time was a major highlight, focusing on AI-powered devices across gaming, AI PCs, and workstations. The company announced the AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 processor, paired with the Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics card featuring the RDNA 4 architecture and 32GB of video memory. This combo powers the new Copilot+ PCs, offering all-day battery life and a 40% performance boost for AI workloads like real-time video editing and local inference, according to AMD’s presentation. The Ryzen AI 9 270 also supports up to 24GB of RAM, making it a strong contender for creators and professionals.

AMD also made waves in the gaming space with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, a chip set to power the next generation of gaming handhelds. The MSI Claw A8, unveiled at Computex, was the first to feature this chip, boasting an 8-inch 120Hz display, an 80Wh battery, and up to 24GB of RAM. Hands-on reports from the show floor noted the Claw A8’s smooth performance in games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, with its vibrant OLED screen and responsive controls earning praise. AMD also introduced the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 WX-Series processors, aimed at professionals, offering workstation-class performance for AI development and engineering tasks.

Intel’s Award-Winning Core Ultra 200V Series Shines

Intel had a strong showing on Day 2, with its Core Ultra 200V series processors taking home the Computex 2025 Best Choice Award. Announced during Intel’s tech demo sessions, these processors are designed for AI PCs, delivering enhanced productivity, security, and speed. The Core Ultra 200V series supports next-level AI performance, with features like on-device generative AI and improved power efficiency, making it ideal for laptops, desktops, and handheld devices. Intel’s booth at TaiNEX 1 showcased the processors in action, powering everything from ultrathin laptops to gaming setups.

Intel also highlighted its Xeon 6 processors and Gaudi 3 AI Accelerators, aimed at data centers. The Xeon 6, paired with Intel Xeon D-powered SmartNICs, offers scalable infrastructure for AI workloads, achieving a 15% improvement in energy efficiency over previous generations, according to Intel’s demo data. Attendees were impressed by live demonstrations of the Xeon 6 handling real-time AI inference tasks, such as video analytics for smart cities, reinforcing Intel’s push into enterprise AI solutions.

Hands-On with ASUS, Acer, and MSI: Gaming and AI Laptops Galore

ASUS made a big splash with its next-gen gaming laptops. The ROG Zephyrus G14, unveiled at ASUS HQ, features the AMD Ryzen AI 9 270 CPU and an RTX 5060 GPU in a slim 0.63-inch chassis. With up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, it’s a powerhouse for gamers and creators. The ASUS TUF A14, a budget-friendly option, also impressed with its RTX 5060 graphics and sleek design, offering high performance at a more accessible price point. Hands-on sessions at ASUS’s booth in TaiNEX 1 highlighted the TUF A14’s vibrant display and smooth gameplay in titles like Doom: The Dark Ages.

Acer showcased the Swift Edge 14 AI, named one of the best laptops of Computex 2025 by TechRadar for its lightweight design and impressive specs. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X series processors, it features Copilot+ in Windows, enabling AI-driven features like Recall and Live Captions. Acer also introduced a smart ring in black and rose gold, with a 4-day battery life and health monitoring capabilities, set to launch in August 2025. The ring’s stylish design and functionality drew crowds at Acer’s booth in TaiNEX 2.

MSI continued to impress with the VenturePro A14 gaming laptop, also featuring an RTX 5060 GPU. Its 500Hz QD-OLED monitor, designed to prevent burn-in while maintaining brightness and picture quality, was a standout. Hands-on reports from the show floor praised the monitor’s speed and clarity, making it a top pick for competitive gamers. MSI’s booth at TaiNEX 1 also showcased the updated Claw A8 handheld, reinforcing MSI’s focus on portable gaming innovation.

Advantech and Supermicro: Edge Computing and Green Tech

Advantech’s presence at Computex 2025 Day 2 focused on edge computing, with live talks at booth K0605 in TaiNEX 1. The company showcased its WISE-Edge platform, which integrates edge AI for smart retail and city applications. A notable demo featured Advantech’s iVisionSuite, which uses edge AI for people counting and demographics analysis, helping retailers optimize store layouts. Advantech also presented its AI-powered self-service kiosks, designed for retail and hospitality, which improve customer experiences through modular, AI-driven solutions.

Supermicro highlighted its green computing initiatives, showcasing high-performance server architectures and end-to-end liquid cooling technologies at TaiNEX 2. The company’s rack-scale integration solutions, designed for AI and HPC deployments, promise a 20% reduction in energy consumption, aligning with Computex’s sustainability focus. Supermicro’s experts hosted sessions on cloud infrastructure and AI at the edge, drawing enterprise attendees interested in scalable, eco-friendly tech.

InnoVEX 2025: Startups Take Center Stage

InnoVEX 2025, celebrating its 10th year, brought together over 450 startups from 24 countries at TaiNEX 2. The pavilion focused on AI, smart mobility, and next-gen communications, with startups like Garage+ spotlighting 36 teams from the Startup Global Program. A standout was a semiconductor startup showcasing a low-power AI chip for IoT devices, which could reduce energy consumption by 30% in smart home applications. The energy at InnoVEX was electric, with international collaboration driving innovation in fields like smart healthcare and ESG solutions.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Computex 2025

Day 2 of Computex 2025 solidified AI’s dominance in the tech landscape, with AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA leading the charge in AI-powered devices and infrastructure. The focus on gaming handhelds, edge computing, and green tech highlighted the industry’s push toward performance, accessibility, and sustainability. As Computex 2025 continues, Day 3 promises more excitement, with sessions on advanced connectivity and sustainable tech taking center stage. BytesWall will keep you updated with the latest from Taipei as the event unfolds.