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The G1618-05 could be the long-awaited GPD Win 5. (Image source: QQ via @9550pro)

GPD Win: First AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld revealed in latest leak

New evidence concerning a mysterious GPD gaming handheld has emerged on Geekbench. Codenamed G1618-05, the AMD Strix Halo-powered device appears to be the long-awaited GPD Win 5, given the company's recent model numbers.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jul 2025 18:26

AMD Zen 6 June roundup (image source: Moore's Law Is Dead YouTube channel)

Zen 6 desktop chips may arrive in late 2026, following APU and EPYC rollouts - Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs, based on the Olympic Ridge platform and N2X process, may not launch until late 2026. This would place them after the release of N2P-based EPYC server processors and Medusa Point APUs, both expected in the...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 04:03

AMD Zen 6 CPU AI mockup (image source: DALL:E)

AMD Zen 6 targets 7GHz clock speeds, claims Moore's Law Is Dead

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 desktop processors may be targeting 7GHz or higher clock speeds, according to a new report by Moore’s Law Is Dead. Multiple internal sources have reportedly confirmed this ambitious frequency goal for the high...

Sebastian Jankowski, 12 Jul 2025 03:37

Lenovo's Legion Go S is set to benefit from native Linux power controls via the new WMI driver (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo readies WMI driver for gaming handhelds with Linux 6.17

New kernel patch brings native power controls to Legion Go S on Linux for much more convenient performance profile switching and more.

Louise Burke, 12 Jul 2025 01:03

Mark Cerny during a PlayStation event, seated beside a PS5 console and DualSense controllers. (Image Source: Sony Interactive Entertainment)

Mark Cerny says RDNA 5 includes engineering work from PS6 development

AMD’s next-gen chips and Sony’s upcoming hardware will likely share key architectural similarities, pointing to a deeper co-design strategy shaping both ecosystems.

Anmol Dubey, 11 Jul 2025 18:44

Ayaneo offers the Flip 1S DS and KB in more colour options than the yellow finishes shown here. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Flip 1S: Ayaneo releases new 144 Hz OLED gaming handheld with dual display and built-in keyboard options

Ayaneo has now released its latest high-end clamshell gaming handheld worldwide. Available with dual display and built-in keyboard options, the Ayaneo Flip 1S features a 144 Hz OLED display with improved controls, ergonomics and a...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2025 19:51

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX managed to outperform its predecessor by over 26% in Geekbench 6 multi-core. (Image source: AMD, Geekbench, edited)

Multi-core madness: 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX hits Geekbench 6 with impressive result

AMD's highest-end workstation CPU, the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX "Shimada Peak" processor has now made its Geekbench debut, boasting an extremely respectable performance jump that appears to exceed AMD's official claim...

Sambit Saha, 09 Jul 2025 17:38

Sony PS5 Pro gaming console. Will RTX 5060 Ti performance level be sufficient for future AAA titles? (Image source: Digital Foundry video)

The PlayStation 5 Pro's performance is roughly on par with the RTX 5060 Ti and Radeon 9060 XT, according to the latest Digital Foundry tests

Digital Foundry experts compare the updated PlayStation 5 Pro with AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in a new series of tests. Using identical graphics modes, the console chip performs similarly to mid...

Anton Avdyushkin, 08 Jul 2025 19:56

Geekom's mini PCs get the best deals this summer's Amazon Prime Day week

Geekom Prime Day summer deals: Irresistible deals on the best mini PCs for work and play across budgets

Geekom is welcoming this summer's Amazon Prime Day week with enticing deals on some of its best-selling mini PCs. Now, till July 11, get great discounts on acclaimed mini PCs available in a range of budgets for all use cases, incl...

Adv ertorial, 08 Jul 2025 17:51

The MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition comes in two colour options, both with black rear panels. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition performance shown off with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme in early video

The new MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition has now turned up in an early review following its surprise release in China. Showcasing AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, the Claw A8 fares well against existing AMD gaming handhelds while struggling to...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2025 17:26

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

32 GB of memory is suddenly not enough: Why you should not choose less than 64 GB for AMD Strix Halo

Just a few years ago, 32 GB was a luxury, but no more. With memory-hungry AI applications, 32 GB is slowly but surely becoming the new acceptable minimum. And for AMD's Strix Halo platform, 32 GB may not even be the acceptable min...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Jul 2025 11:45

The choice between the LOQ 15 and Legion 5 15 depends on the budget and demands (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Which is the better RTX 5060 gaming laptop deal at Lenovo: LOQ 15 or Legion 5 15?

Gamers who are in the market for an RTX 5060 laptop can choose between devices tending towards €1,000 and those approaching the €2,000 mark. Using Lenovo's LOQ 15 and Legion 5 as examples, we'll help with that purchase decision....

Florian Glaser, 08 Jul 2025 01:11

The DeskMini X600 leverages a B860 motherboard and can be optioned with an internal RGB light strip shown here. (Image source: ASRock)

DeskMini X600: ASRock releases updated 1.92-litre mini-PC with added USB4 connectivity

ASRock has refreshed its tiny DeskMini X600 mini-PC. Also available with an Intel Wi-Fi kit as the DeskMini X600W, the 1.92-litre mini-PC offers 40 Gbps USB4 connectivity when paired with an AMD Ryzen 8000G APU.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 20:37

The ER936-AI and ER937-AI will reside in the $1,000 to $1,200 range. Pictured: the two mini PCs at Computex 2025. (Image source: Team Pandory)

Minix shares more details of its new AMD Strix Point mini PCs

The Minix ER937-AI and ER936-AI were officially showcased at Computex 2025. While the company didn't share pricing details of the two new Strix Point mini PCs at the event, it has now shared the prices and other info about the sys...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Jul 2025 13:19

Lenovo Legion 5 15 G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

It does not always have to be a Pro: Lenovo Legion 5 15 offers almost everything gamers want

Lenovo's new Legion 5 15 is an impressive showcase that you do not have to spend a fortune for a good gaming laptop. But what features are missing compared to more expensive models like the Legion Pro 5?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2025 13:33

Product image of Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 WINDFORCE SFF GPU. (Image source: Amazon)

The RTX 5070 is the best-selling GPU on Amazon as Nvidia holds 70% market share

Nvidia’s latest generation of GPUs have started to get a foothold in the mainstream consumer market. New data from Amazon US has showed that the RTX 50 series cards are the best selling as of June.

Vineet Washington, 04 Jul 2025 18:19

The excellent Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming CPU is currently 22% off on Newegg along with a useful freebie. (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Outstanding gaming CPU scores big discount along with free 1 TB NVMe SSD

One of the fastest gaming CPUs on the planet, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, is currently on sale on Newegg for an enticing price, along with a free 1 TB NVMe SSD. With gaming performance that leaves hardly any room for complaint, the eight...

Sambit Saha, 04 Jul 2025 18:09

The Nex395 will feature up to 128 GB of RAM. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar teases new gaming mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

The Aoostar Nex395 has been officially teased by the company. It's set to launch as a new gaming mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a top-end APU from the Strix Halo lineup with a very capable Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jul 2025 17:28

Ayaneo will sell the Flip 1S KB and 1S DS in more colours than the Retro Power finish shown here. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Flip 1S: Ayaneo confirms release date for new clamshell gaming handhelds

The Ayaneo Flip 1S DS and Flip 1S KB are two new clamshell gaming handhelds distinguished from each other by a secondary display for the former and a built-in keyboard for the latter. Ayaneo has finally confirmed when the pair wil...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 17:22

The OneXGPU Lite will not be as powerful as the existing OneXGPU 2. (Image source: OneXPlayer)

OneXPlayer teases OneXGPU Lite as new compact eGPU with Thunderbolt 5

A new eGPU produced by OneXPlayer is on the horizon. Dubbed the OneXGPU Lite, the eGPU combines a more compact design than prior models with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity to exhaust its AMD Radeon GPU.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2025 14:28

MSI has decided to offer its first AMD gaming handheld in a choice of two colours. (Image source: MSI)

New MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition receives surprise release before new Asus ROG Ally with global launch incoming

MSI has started selling its first AMD Ryzen-based gaming handheld in a rather surprising release. Sporting an 8-inch display and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU that will eventually also be found inside the next Asus ROG Ally and the...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 17:14

AMD CEO Lisa Su showcases a Ryzen processor. Her 2025 pay package has been raised to $33 million. (Image source: AMD)

AMD boosts CEO Lisa Su’s paycheck to $33M — still below Nvidia’s Huang

AMD has raised CEO Lisa Su’s compensation to $33 million for the upcoming year, including a base salary increase to $1.32 million. However, her new package remains well below that of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose total pay has su...

Andrew Sozinov, 03 Jul 2025 14:04

AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs are expected to rely on up to two 12-core CCDs. (Image source: AMD, Moore's Law is Dead)

New AMD Zen 6 IPC leak outs exciting multi-layer 3D V-Cache and promising IPC gain over Zen 5

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and muc...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 Jul 2025 13:18

The Flip 1S DS and KB should officially launch between July 7 and July 13. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Flip 1S: Ayaneo reveals imminent launch date for two new OLED gaming handhelds

Ayaneo has revealed that its latest gaming handhelds will be available later this month after all. This time, the company has narrowed down when the Flip 1S will officially launch in both its dual-screen and built-in keyboard vari...

Alex Alderson, 03 Jul 2025 13:05

Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gam...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

AMD's new 9000 series of Ryzen Threadripper chips ranges from a 12-core part to a 96-core monster. (PRO SKU box pictured. Image source: AMD)

64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X becomes fastest desktop CPU on PassMark

One of AMD’s new Shimada Peak Threadrippers has appeared on the PassMark benchmark, where it performed more than admirably in CPU Mark. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X desktop CPU utilized its 64 cores to churn out a multithread ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2025 02:02

Artist render of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9070 XT now beats RTX 5070 Ti thanks to latest driver update

The latest Adrenalin driver update has brought some performance improvements for the RX 9070 XT, now giving it an edge over the RTX 5070 Ti. Perfect timing as the GPU is now starting to come back down to its actual MSRP of $600.

Vineet Washington, 02 Jul 2025 20:29

The PS6 release date is still years away, according to Sony PlayStation console architect

The lead designer of popular PlayStation consoles isn't in a rush to debut the PS6. In a new interview, Mark Cerny explains that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority. Many analysts have projected a...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Jul 2025 18:20

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2x OC Plus 16 GB (Left) and 8 GB (Right) variants. (Image source: Mindfactory, edited)

AMD and Nvidia GPUs with 16 GB VRAM significantly outselling 8 GB SKUs

Despite what AMD and Nvidia claim, most gamers prefer higher VRAM GPUs. A German retailer is seeing significantly higher sales for 16 GB VRAM cards compared to their 8 GB VRAM counterparts.

Vineet Washington, 02 Jul 2025 17:48

The Abee AI Station appears to be taller than many competing AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs. (Image source: Abee via @9550pro)

With liquid cooling: New AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 mini-PC debuts with innovative design and internal PSU

AMD's Strix Halo architecture is gradually making its way to more devices. This time, a company called Abee has showcased an example running the Ryzen AI+ Max 395 with an internal PSU, liquid cooling and 10 Gigabit LAN.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:39

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend can reach up to 2,970 MHz boost clock. (Image source: ASRock, TechEpiphany on X, edited)

Good news for patient gamers: RX 9070 XT demand seems to be fading, pushing price to official MSRP

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is finally getting closer to its MSRP of $599. Since its release in March, very few people have managed to snag the RX 9070 XT for under $700. However, things are now moving in a positive direction for GP...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Jul 2025 14:36

A new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chip has shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: New Krackan Point CPU makes Geekbench debut with intriguing CPU core layout

A new AMD Krackan Point chip called the Ryzen AI 5 330 has been spotted on Geekbench. Like other Ryzen AI 300 parts, it has a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, albeit in a slightly different configuration.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 08:36

The new Stellaris 16 is now available with AMD APUs. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo: New laptop now available with Ryzen 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and up to 96 GB RAM

Tuxedo is expanding its range with another powerful laptop, which comes with an APU from AMD instead of Intel. Various graphics cards up to the RTX 5090 can be installed.

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 21:39

MSI has now clarified that the Claw 8 Ryzen Edition 2025 will only be available in Polar Tempest and Neon Green finishes. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition: MSI to beat Asus and Lenovo to premiering AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme with summer 2025 release planned

MSI has finally shared when its first gaming handheld will be available in some markets. Launching this summer, the now-called MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition will combine a 120 Hz VRR display with an 80 Wh battery and AMD's new Ryzen Z2...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:12

Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Is 8 GB VRAM enough for the Blade 14? For 1080p gaming, yes

The big topic with Nvidia's new mainstream mobile GPUs is the amount of VRAM and many users complain about 8 GB. This is also the case for the Razer Blade 14, but is it really that big of a deal? And then there is also the topic o...

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2025 15:36

The Minisforum N5 Pro supports Linux, MinisCloud OS and Windows 11 Pro. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum N5 Pro released with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, OCuLink and PCIe 4.0 expansion

The Minisforum N5 Pro is finally available to order. Launching with a moderate launch discount, the N5 Pro features eight storage slots, 10 Gigabit LAN, OCuLink and supports ECC DDR5 RAM paired with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 37...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:32

Minisforum hopes to begin shipping N5 pre-orders on July 30. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases N5 NAS with unusual AMD Ryzen APU starting at under $550

Minisforum is now offering the N5 globally as an AMD Ryzen-powered network-attached storage solution. Unusually, the company has opted for an APU whose existence AMD does not acknowledge outside China.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:22

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and ...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42

The Minisforum N5 Pro will now arrive later than planned. (Image source Minisforum - edited)

Minisforum N5 Pro: Imminent launch confirmed for new compact NAS solution

The Minisforum N5 Pro is a new network-attached storage device that combines an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, 144 TB of storage and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion. Measuring 199 x 202 x 252 mm, the NA...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 17:07

Razer's Blade 14 does not rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for the performance crown, but is also much more affordable

Razer's Blade 14 2024 was one of the fastest 14-inch gamers and the new 2025 model is an improvement, but the performance crown is left unchallenged for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, which can be equipped with the RTX 5080 Laptop.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2025 09:56

Close-up of an AMD Ryzen processor installed on an AM5 motherboard socket (Image source: Atahan Demir via Pexels)

Zen 6 leak suggests AMD is targeting up to 7 GHz boost clocks, with focus on gaming performance

A new leak from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead hints at dramatic changes coming with AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs, including clock speeds that could break new ground, a major architectural leap, and unexpected possibilities for compa...

Anmol Dubey, 29 Jun 2025 22:27

The GPD prototype pictured resembles a new Win gaming handheld like the Win 4 2025 pictured here. (Image source: GPD)

Possible GPD Win 5 spotted running AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU

What looks like a new GPD Win gaming handheld has surfaced in an early leak. Sporting a different design to the existing GPD Win 4, the possible Win 5 relies upon AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU to great effect.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2025 02:58

Intel rapidly loses server CPU market share. A few Xeon CPUs side-by-side pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

After decades of near-total dominance, Intel is rapidly losing its grip on the server CPU market. AMD’s EPYC processors are capturing an increasing share of revenue and enterprise trust, while ARM-based server chips are also gaini...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Jun 2025 23:52

Nvidia RTX 5050 desktop GPU official promotional image. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5050 FurMark leak shows slower performance than an AMD RX 6000 mobile GPU

The latest benchmark leak for the RTX 5050 doesn’t seem promising at all as the card appears to be slower than three-generation old Nvidia GPUs. However, there are a lot of caveats to the benchmark.

Vineet Washington, 27 Jun 2025 18:42

The mini PC, pictured offers the Radeon 880M iGPU at an affordable price (Image Source: Shopee)

Topton announces first AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 mini PC priced at $360 and up

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 features 3x Zen 5 cores and 5x Zen 5c cores for a total of 16 threads plus the powerful Radeon 880M iGPU. Topton is offering it in a basic mini PC configuration that costs only ~$360, which is more than $200...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2025 16:47

MSI's Prestige A16 AI+ is available in the Urban Silver colorway (Image source: Christian Hintze / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Prestige A16 AI+ with 4K OLED and 32 GB RAM discounted by $400

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ arrives with a large and vivid OLED panel, AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. Also included are two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a webcam with IR support.

Tudor Cibean, 26 Jun 2025 15:10