Computex 2025 showcases Asia’s latest tech innovations

Computex 2025 is poised to reveal the roadmap for PC computing‘s next phase with its early-scheduled May 19-23 run in Taipei. While CES claims the spotlight for broad consumer tech launches, Computex’s strategic proximity to Asian manufacturing hubs positions it as the more consequential venue for core PC technology developments. This year’s show promises critical hardware announcements with Nvidia’s Jensen Huang headlining a major press event that signals the significance of the developments to come.

The big picture: Computex 2025 will showcase the next generation of computing hardware with particular emphasis on budget components, AI processing capabilities, and specialized enterprise solutions.

Key hardware launches: Budget-friendly graphics cards will take center stage with confirmed plans for Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5060 arriving May 19.

• AMD may counter with its own Radeon RX 9060, potentially creating competition in the entry-level GPU market.
• New affordable CPUs could emerge from both major players, potentially including Ryzen 3 9000-series or Core i3/Ultra 3 processors.

AI collaboration: Nvidia and MediaTek are rumored to be developing an Arm-based system-on-a-chip specifically designed for Copilot+ PC laptops.

• The collaboration may yield N1 and N1X chips with MediaTek handling CPU functions and Nvidia providing GPU capabilities.
• This partnership could reshape the competitive landscape for AI-capable laptop processors.

Storage innovations: The show will likely feature new power-efficient PCIe 5.0 SSDs optimized for next-generation computing needs.

• More laptop and desktop manufacturers are expected to showcase hardware with native Gen 5 M.2 slots, signaling the technology’s mainstream adoption.

AI integration: Neural processing units will continue their expansion beyond PCs into broader electronics categories.

• Purpose-built hardware for AI training and inference will demonstrate massive processing capabilities for enterprise applications.
• New AI-enhanced electronics will promise improved workflows through local processing capabilities.

Design evolution: PC aesthetics continue to evolve with manufacturers expanding “reverse motherboard” designs and cable management solutions.

• Display technology may see significant advances, potentially including expanded offerings of glasses-free 3D monitor technologies.