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Despite being held back by an OCuLink connection, the Radeon 7800M performs reasonably well in 3DMark Time Spy (Image source: One-Netbook)

AMD Radeon RX 7800M in OneXGPU 2 outperforms Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

The newly announced OneXGPU 2 features the latest AMD Radeon RX 7800M. In a 3DMark Time Spy benchmark run, the eGPU beat the Nvidia RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with around a 16% higher score.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Sep 2024 19:03

The MegaBook K16S. (Image source: Tecno)

IFA 2024 | Tecno MegaBook K16S debuts as affordable new Ryzen laptop

Tecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook porta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 14:57

Terrans Force was reportedly planning to upgrade the Handle 5 with the same specs as Acer Nitro Blaze 7 (Image source: ETA Prime)

Acer Nitro Blaze 7 turns out to be a rebranded Chinese gaming handheld

Acer has just unveiled its first gaming handheld, the Nitro Blaze 7. But as ETA Prime has pointed out in his latest video, it's actually a rebrand of what was supposed to be the Terrans Force Handle 7.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Sep 2024 20:22

The Lenovo Legion Go has officially vanished from a number of Lenovo's European sites, potentially indicating changes coming to the line-up. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Marc Herter)

Lenovo pulls Legion Go from EU stores signalling potential Legion Go Lite or Plus refresh at IFA Berlin

The Lenovo Legion Go has seemingly disappeared from several of Lenovo's online stores. This may be an indication of an imminent launch of a long-rumoured update to the Windows gaming handheld. An updated Legion Go with a bigger sc...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Sep 2024 18:39

AMD is working on a new Z series chip for handheld consoles (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Z2 Extreme chip for handheld consoles tipped for an early 2025 launch

AMD has a new Ryzen Z series chip lined up for an early 2025. Called the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, it will directly succeed the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and power consoles later in the year.

Anil Ganti, 06 Sep 2024 16:35

MINISFORUM sells the UM760 Slim in one SKU at the time of writing. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

UM760 Slim: MINISFORUM graces mini-PC market with new powerful yet diminutive option that lands with early Amazon launch discount

MINISFORUM has just released a new mini-PC powered by AMD's Ryzen 5 7640HS chipset and a Radeon 760M iGPU. While the UM760 Slim sells for $349 from MINISFORUM directly, it is already possible to pick up the mini-PC with a further ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Sep 2024 20:30

Acer Nitro 14 2024 review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming laptop with great stamina (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Acer Nitro 14 is a QHD gaming notebook with decent thermals and 18 hours of battery life

A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 16 GB of RAM provide mid-range gaming power and ensure long battery life. The well-rounded hardware is completed by a 16:10 14.5-inch pane; (2.5K, sRGB, 120Hz and G-Sync support). The whol...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2024 17:32

Lenovo's new ThinkBook 16 G7+ is now official with AMD silicon (image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2024 | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ introduced with AMD Strix Point processor and 144 Hz screen

The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G7+ is now official. It features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 265 processor, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, a 16.5-inch screen and an 85 Wh battery.

Anil Ganti, 05 Sep 2024 17:00

Acer Nitro V 14 inherits Ryzen 8000 prowess from its elder cousin. (Image Source: Acer)

IFA 2024 | Acer introduces Nitro V 14 with Ryzen 8040 APUs, RTX 4050, and MUX switch

Acer is introducing a Nitro V 14 variant this year at IFA 2024. The Nitro V 14 leverages AMD Ryzen 8040 series APUs with Ryzen AI while offering GPU choices up to the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers a MUX switch and ca...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 17:11

Acer's first handheld gaming console is now official (image source: Acer)

IFA 2024 | Acer Nitro Blaze handheld console announced with last-gen AMD APU and 2 TB NVMe SSD

Acer has shown off its first handheld gaming console, the Nitro Blaze. It will come with a 7-inch 144 Hz FHD screen, 50 Wh battery, and two USB-C ports. The company promises to reveal its price and availability soon.

Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2024 15:00

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D with two cores disabled. (Image source: Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck, edited)

Exciting budget gamer: Ryzen 5 7600X3D thrashes Ryzen 5 9600X with double-digit lead in gaming

The newly launched Ryzen 5 7600X3D has proven to be a fantastic gaming CPU in new gaming tests. The CPU reportedly not only outshines the latest 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X but also pulls ahead of the flagship Core i9-14900K.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Sep 2024 12:59

MSI has shown off a new Stealth 16 AI variant with AMD silicon (image source: MSI)

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ now official with an AMD Strix Point processor and multiple panel choices

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ is now official with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPU. You can pair it with a GeForce RTX 4070 and uip to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM. Its 16-inch, 16:10 screen is available in IPS LCD, OLED and miniLED flav...

Anil Ganti, 04 Sep 2024 11:29

AMD EPYC 'Turin' processor benchmark leak reveals significant performance gains (Image source: AMD)

AMD EPYC 9755 'Turin': Leaked benchmarks show significant performance gains over predecessor

Leaked benchmarks suggest AMD's upcoming EPYC 9755 'Turin' processor significantly outperforms its predecessor in 7zip tests. With 128 Zen 5 cores, higher clock speeds, and double the L3 cache, 'Turin' shows promising gains. Howev...

Nathan Ali, 03 Sep 2024 16:13

Scammers are now using advanced methods to fool people (Image source: Der8auer on YouTube)

Fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D gets exposed: Empty PCB, sketchy heat spreader, and more

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs in the market, but scammers are now taking advantage of its popularity. A YouTuber has examined these fake processors and highlighted some factors that give away whether the C...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Sep 2024 16:07

The Ayaneo Kun is now available at Best Buy for a steep $999. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck - edited)

Ayaneo Kun Windows gaming handheld arrives in US at Best Buy with a steep starting price alongside cheaper Ayaneo Next Lite

Ayaneo has finally made the move out of the niche gaming handheld space, finally bringing the Ayaneo Kun and Ayaneo Next Lite to Best Buy. The Ayaneo Kun is only available in its entry-level SKU for $999. That price cut may still ...

Julian van der Merwe, 31 Aug 2024 23:01

The HP Envy 14 convertible features a sleek aluminium body with a 360-degree hinge and MPP 2.0 pen input. (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Envy 14 convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS gets smashing $450 discount at Best Buy

Both the Ryzen 7 8840HS- and Ryzen 5 8640HS-powered HP Envy 14 2-in-1 convertible laptops have been steeply discounted at Best Buy, with the former now coming in at a whopping $599.99. For that price, you get 16 GB of DDR5-6400 RA...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Aug 2024 22:24

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is now official (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D launched for $299, but only in one market

AMD has officially unveiled its second Zen 4-based X3D CPU. While the Ryzen 5 7600X3D is relatively inexpensive at $299, it can only be purchased in the US from Micro Center.

Anil Ganti, 30 Aug 2024 20:54

Radeon 880M of Ryzen AI 9 365 gets tested at 17W TDP (Image source: ETA Prime - edited)

Radeon 880M gaming handheld simulation shows 13% better performance than Radeon 780M

ETA Prime has compared the Radeon 880M of Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Radeon 780M of Ryzen Z1 in a handheld simulation. At 17W TDP, there is a noticeable difference between the two, which means you can get better gaming performance wit...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Aug 2024 19:15

The NucBox M7 and NucBox M7 Pro are GMKTec's latest AMD-based mini PC offerings. (Image source: GMKTec)

GMKtec NucBox M7 and M7 Pro with up to Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, 96 GB of DDR5 memory, 4 TB SSD storage now available for pre-order, starting at just $469.99

GMKtec's recently introduced NucBox M7 and NucBox M7 Pro mini PCs pack beefy last-gen AMD internals. Although the lack of an internal discrete GPU may turn off potential gaming-enthusiast customers, the inclusion an OCuLink port f...

Sambit Saha, 29 Aug 2024 17:38

Windows 11 update brings boost to all AMD Zen users

[Update: The update does not seem to add anything of value for Zen 2 and OG Zen users.] Windows 11 update KB5041587 is now live as an optional update for all Windows 11 users. Along with a number of small optimizations and fixes, ...

Daniel Fuller, 29 Aug 2024 17:34

The MSI Katana 17 features a powerful mid-range GPU and a full-size keyboard with RGB backlighting. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Katana 17 gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and 144 Hz display drops to record-low price in limited-time Amazon sale

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Am...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 08:29

AMD is rumoured to unveil its next generation of gaming graphics cards at CES 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

AMD RDNA 4: New leaks shed light on memory bandwidth, Infinity Cache and VRAM speeds of upcoming Navi 48 and Navi 44 GPUs

A bunch of new leaks from multiple sources have revealed some more information about AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 8000 series graphics cards.

Anil Ganti, 29 Aug 2024 03:25

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will likely be a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Leaked Ryzen 5 7600X3D price could make Ryzen 5 9600X tough sell for gamers

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is expected to release in September as a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with 3D V-Cache. The possible price of the chip has leaked and, if true, it could spell trouble for the Ryzen 5 9600X.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Aug 2024 17:42

MSI has launched a new BIOS update for its X670 motherboards (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X gets much-needed TDP boost via BIOS update, but only for MSI motherboards

MSI motherboard owners can now run their AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 105 Watts thanks to the AGESA 1.2.0.2 BIOS update. Other OEMs should follow suit in the coming weeks, but there's no word about that just yet.

Anil Ganti, 28 Aug 2024 15:42

AMD is facing lower-than-expected demand for its latest processors. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X see major price cuts in the US just weeks after launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9000 series processors have seen significant price cuts, with the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X dropping from $649 to as low as $623. Ryzen 9 9900X has also experienced a price reduction, dropping from $499 to ...

Andrew Sozinov, 28 Aug 2024 14:32

The RX 7800 XT has 37.3 TFLOPS of FP32 compute performance. (Image source: AMD, Codioful on Unsplash, edited)

RDNA 4 memory specs leak: Top-end Navi 48 reportedly enjoys more memory bandwidth than RX 7800 XT

Three possible memory configurations for the RDNA 4-based RX 8000 GPUs have leaked on X. According to the leaked information, the memory inside the RX 8000 GPUs will top out at 20 Gbps GDDR6 alongside a 256-bit memory interface.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Aug 2024 21:52

The Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" client CPUs feature two CCDs with up to 8 working cores each. (Image source: AMD, Lucas K on Unsplash, edit)

Horrible Ryzen 9 9950X inter-CCD latency which is more than twice vs Ryzen 9 7950X is reportedly getting fixed

One of the issues plaguing the Zen 5 CPUs with dual-CCDs is inter-CCD latency. According to reports, the CCD-to-CCD latency in the Ryzen 9 9950X is ~180 ns, more than double the amount of the Ryzen 9 7950X. Fortunately, AMD is rep...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Aug 2024 14:20

An upcoming AMD graphics card has been benchmarked on Geekbench (image source: Notebookcheck)

Mystery AMD Radeon RX 8000 graphics card makes Geekbench debut with Navi 48 GPU

An unannounced AMD graphics card with a Navi 48 GPU has just shown up on Geekbench. Based on its specs (58 CUs, 16 GB VRAM, 2.1 GHz boost clock), it could be the Radeon RX 8800 XT.

Anil Ganti, 26 Aug 2024 08:16

A new Geekbench listing shows Lunar Lake could potentially outperform Strix Point (image source: Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 7 268V trounces AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in new Geekbench listing

A new Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Geekbench listing has surfaced online. It scores 2,915 and 11,448, putting it ahead of AMD's top-spec Strix Point SKU. Intel will unveil it, and other Lunar Lake SKUs, in early September.

Anil Ganti, 26 Aug 2024 02:57

The Asus TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A balances gaming, productivity, and creative work with a 21:9 aspect ratio, 400 nit brightness, and 180 Hz refresh rate. (Image source: Asus - edited)

Deal | Affordable Asus TUF Gaming 34-inch, 1440p ultrawide gaming monitor with 180 Hz refresh rate looks even more attractive after 32% off in Amazon sale

The Asus TUF Gaming 34 VG34VQL3A is an affordable 1440p, 180 Hz gaming monitor with credentials that make it a surprisingly viable monitor for creators that need accurate colours and wide colour spaces. Thanks to a 32%-off Amazon ...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Aug 2024 23:56

The cheapest Zen 5 CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X, has an RRP of €309 in Europe. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Alexas_Fotos)

Zen 5 falls flat: Ryzen 9000 prices reportedly crash in Germany within weeks of official launch

After seemingly failing to garner a strong response from the community, AMD’s latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs are reportedly already getting discounted in Germany. The discounted street prices are allegedly up to 12% lower than RRP and aff...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Aug 2024 22:30

The prototype AMD Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 mini PC performs well across different games (Image source: ETA Prime)

Unannounced mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 gets benchmarked

While multiple Ryzen AI 300 series laptops are available, mini PCs featuring the new Zen 5 chips are yet to be announced. ETA Prime happened to get an early look at a gaming mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and the Radeon 890M ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Aug 2024 19:06

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 16-inch convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to $619.99

This 2-in-1 model features 16 GB DDR5X-6400 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, a fast charging battery and a microSD card reader. The IPS touchscreen with limited color gamut and 1920 x 1200 resolution is the only minus.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Aug 2024 16:21

AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache to launch at CES 2025 (Image source: AMD)

AMD's Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache reportedly delayed to CES 2025

AMD's highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache technology have reportedly been delayed to CES 2025, a significant delay from the earlier rumored date of a late 2024 launch. However, the delay may allow AMD to unveil i...

Nathan Ali, 23 Aug 2024 13:45

AMD now enjoys a bigger slice of the market in Korea than Intel. (Image source: Danawa/ZDNet Korea, Intel, AMD, edited)

Intel allegedly lost big chunk of market share in Korea due to poor product launches and Raptor Lake stability issues

Intel has reportedly lost considerable market share to AMD since last year in Korea according to local sources. The blame for the fall of Team Blue has been put on underwhelming product launches like the 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refre...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Aug 2024 20:38

Ryzen X3D chips have a stacked L3 cache on top of the CPU cores. (Image source: Codioful on Unsplash, AMD, edited)

Ryzen 9000 X3D vs Arrow Lake showdown potentially on the cards as Zen 5 X3D chips get a mention on official Asus website

AMD could be gearing up to release the Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs shortly as references to the Zen 5 X3D chips have been found in the source code of the official Asus website. In the absence of any meaningful gaming performance upgrade f...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Aug 2024 21:33

Intel-optimized Clear Linux distro boosts AMD Ryzen 9 9950X performance by up to 16% over already decent Ubuntu gains

Zen 5 might only be 5% faster than the previous gen in Windows for now, but Linux users can already enjoy up to 32% speed boosts thanks to Intel's optimizations that somehow work for AMD's latest CPUs too.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Aug 2024 19:19

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D could launch soon (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D rumoured to launch in early September

A new leak from X says AMD has a new Zen 4-based X3D SKU lined up. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will supposedly launch in early September, a full month before its Zen 5-based counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 21 Aug 2024 08:57

The RTX 4070 version of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is back on sale for its lowest price thus far (Image source: Asus)

Deal | Ryzen 9-powered Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 hits lowest price ever

A good-looking RTX 4070 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is now back on sale for $600 off MSRP at a reputable electronics retailer, which is currently offering the 17-inch gaming laptop for its all-time low of $1,599.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Aug 2024 21:55