Chip Talk > Computex 2025: The Future of Computing Unveiled in Taipei
Published May 20, 2025
Computex 2025, held from May 20 to May 23 in Taipei, Taiwan, is one of the world’s premier computing trade shows, bringing together industry leaders to showcase innovations in AI, gaming, and PC hardware. With the theme “AI Next,” this year’s event highlights the transformative role of artificial intelligence while unveiling cutting-edge hardware and quirky surprises. Drawing from real-time coverage by Tom’s Hardware and other sources, this blog explores the key announcements, trends, and highlights from Computex 2025.
Before the exhibition halls opened, “Day Zero” set the stage with major reveals from NVIDIA, Intel, MSI, ASUS, and Acer, focusing on AI integration, gaming hardware, and next-gen components.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at the Taipei Music Center emphasized AI’s evolution, introducing “AI factories” that transform data centers into hubs producing valuable AI tokens. The RTX 5060 GPU, available immediately for desktops and laptops, leverages DLSS 4 for over 100 fps in supported games, appealing to budget gamers. The NVLink Fusion program extends NVIDIA’s interconnect tech to partners like Qualcomm and MediaTek, enabling custom AI servers. Project G-Assist, an AI digital assistant, also received a significant upgrade.
Intel showcased Panther Lake silicon for laptops, built on its 18A process, and introduced Arc Pro B60 and B50 GPUs alongside Gaudi 3 AI accelerators for professionals. These launches, marking Intel’s 40th anniversary in Taiwan, position it as a strong contender in AI and computing amidst competition from AMD and Qualcomm.
MSI debuted the Claw A8 BZ2EM, an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered gaming handheld, expanding its handheld lineup. Refreshed mid-range laptops, like the Stealth A16 AI+ and Prestige 16 AI+, feature AMG Motorsport collaborations. A 17-inch AMD laptop with a Ryzen 9 270, RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage is priced at $1,549 at Costco.
ASUS unveiled a Noctua-cooled RTX 5080 GPU, a wood-grain RTX 5080 ProArt with an M.2 slot, and an external GPU dock. The TUF A14 gaming laptop, with an Intel Lunar Lake CPU, NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, and OLED display, stood out, alongside new NUCs, keyboards, and mice.
Acer expanded its ProCreator, Predator, and portable monitor lines, introducing the Predator Triton 14 AI laptop with Intel Lunar Lake and NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The Swift X 14 (SFX14-73G) and dual-screen PD243Y E monitor, plus the budget PM191Q E, cater to creators, gamers, and mobile users.
AI dominates Computex 2025, with NVIDIA’s AI factories, Intel’s Gaudi 3, and MSI’s AI-enhanced laptops. Qualcomm noted 93% of Arm-based Windows PC usage is native, signaling AI’s role in optimizing performance and user experiences.
MSI’s Claw A8 and potential ASUS ROG Ally 2 successors highlight the growing handheld market. NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 and Intel’s Arc Pro GPUs, alongside anticipated AMD 9060 XT reveals, drive gaming performance. Ultra-high-refresh-rate monitors, like ASUS’s 610Hz ROG Strix Ace, push visual boundaries.
Silicon Motion’s SM2504XT SSD controller and Crucial’s T710 SSD deliver speeds up to 14.9 GB/s. PCIe 5.0 SSDs are more affordable and better cooled. Cooler Master’s thermal solutions and Maxsun’s dual-sided PCIe motherboard showcase innovative designs.
Qualcomm’s Arm-based Windows PCs and rumors of NVIDIA-MediaTek’s “N1” Arm chip challenge x86 dominance. AMD’s expected Ryzen reveals will intensify this competition.
A digital sign running Windows 7 near the entrance amused attendees, contrasting the “AI Next” theme. Gizmodo noted “weird and wacky” gadgets, adding CES-like flair to Computex.
AMD’s May 21 keynote is expected to unveil Ryzen CPUs and the 9060 XT GPU. Zotac’s AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs and TSMC’s $42 billion fab expansion signal robust hardware growth. More AI-integrated devices, from smart rings to long-battery-life laptops, are anticipated.
Computex 2025 is a vibrant showcase of AI-driven innovation, gaming advancements, and bold hardware designs. From NVIDIA’s RTX 5060 to Intel’s Panther Lake, MSI’s handhelds, and ASUS’s laptops, the event underscores the tech industry’s rapid evolution. Stay tuned for more from Taipei as Computex unfolds!
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