This new AMD Ryzen gaming CPU isn't new at all, recycled from the Steam Deck

A new set of AMD Ryzen gaming CPUs are coming for handheld gaming PCs, but the story behind them is a little strange. The new AMD Ryzen Z2 A will be very familiar for gamers, based on the same chip found in the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme will sit at the other end of AMD's Z2 CPU lineup for handhelds and mobile devices, with AI features enabled on top.

These two AMD chips are focusing on two very different types of handhelds. The best handhelds can shift in focus from great battery life to serious power demands, and while the new Z2 A could be a good, low-powered option for budget devices, the AI Z2 Extreme unlocks dedicated AI hardware in a way that AMD hasn't done before in its handheld lineup.