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In the last few years, Lenovo always kept the ThinkPad L series confined to older AMD CPUs. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD, this is no longer the case! Thanks to newer Krackan Point CPUs, the newest model is more attractive than the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD.

Integrated GPUs like the Radeon 780M or Arc 140V rely heavily on dual-channel memory for performance. Otherwise, expect graphics performance to drop by as much as 40 to 50 percent.

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, a Zen 5-based octa-core CPU with 3D V-Cache, launches at $499 on January 29, 2026, positioning itself as a higher-clocked, better-binned successor to the 9800X3D. While it delivers top-tier gaming performance with a 5.6 GHz boost clock and basic integrated Radeon graphics, its price premium over the 9700X and 9800X3D makes it a niche pick for enthusiasts chasing maximum FPS.

The latest Lenovo laptop deal combines the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU with the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics card. While not the lightest 16-inch candidate, the Legion Pro 7 prioritizes gaming performance. The display on the OLED gaming laptop also delivers deep blacks and vibrant HDR visuals.

AMD has just updated its Strix Halo series with new options. Nonetheless, various sources have already obtained information about an alleged Gorgon Halo refresh that AMD will land before the end of 2026.

The Tecra A65-M would have been a stellar budget-oriented business laptop if it weren't for its poor choice of IPS panels and lack of sRGB colors.

The Zenbook 16 Air is one of the many new products that Asus recently launched in China. This lightweight laptop is essentially a rebrand of the S16 2026 for the Chinese market, but with a slightly brighter OLED display. It has a launch price of around $1,434.

Minisforum has started the new year by refreshing one of its popular mini-PCs. Available to order globally, the new model will be more powerful than original configurations thanks to a major AMD Ryzen APU upgrade. Minisforum continues to offer the AI X1 on both barebones and pre-configured bases.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC featuring OCuLink connectivity with support for up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Launched globally as the Minisforum AI X1 Pro-470, the mini-PC is one of the first of its kind to leverage AMD's new Gorgon Point architecture.

In our test, the Acer Nitro V 17 stands out as one of the most power-efficient RTX 5070 gaming laptops in its class. It may not be the fastest option available, but it makes up for that with significantly lower power draw, noticeably quieter operation, and an unusually well-balanced performance package for budget-conscious gamers.

The Geekom A7 Max is based on the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and combines the powerful CPU with a high-quality, compact housing and extensive connectivity. In our detailed test, we examined how the mini PC performs in everyday use and in direct comparison with the competition.

With a financial analyst projecting stellar Q3 PS5 sales, Sony may not rush to ship new hardware. Console and software revenue suggest that gamers are content with the current generation. The company could choose to push back the PS6 release window to avoid exorbitant memory prices.

The XMG Apex 16 Max currently starts at €2,100 and is equipped with the 140W version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop with 12 GB VRAM. You also get 32 GB RAM, a powerful HX CPU from AMD as well as a good IPS or even an optional Mini-LED screen.

Asus has now released the cheaper version of its new 14-inch gaming laptop. Priced higher than last year's model, the lightweight gaming laptop combines an AMD Gorgon Point APU with an Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU, a 165 Hz display and 32 GB of RAM. The new TUF Gaming A14 FA401GM should receive a global release later this year too.

Zotac has introduced new AMD Strix Halo-powered Magnus EAMAX mini PCs designed for 1080p gaming and local AI workloads. Packed into a compact 2.65-liter chassis, they can be configured with up to a 16-core Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 CPU with Radeon 8060S integrated graphics and up to 128GB LPDDR5X memory.

Asus has started selling a new OLED convertible with 64 GB of RAM and a Radeon 8060S iGPU. Equipped with up to the AMD Ryzen AI+ 395, the new 13-inch device promises to outperform its predecessor on all fronts.

Geekom has upgraded one of its affordable mini-PCs with a new model. Available now, the updated mini-PC can also be purchased for less than its retail price thanks to a launch discount.

The AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ and 16+ 2026 laptops are now official in China. These two have a design similar to the global ThinkBook 16p G6, but are powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255. They also have an OCuLink implementation.

Asus has started selling its first 14-inch gaming laptop backed by AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Available in Europe, China, and Japan, the new gaming laptop can assign up to 48 GB of VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its built-in 64 GB of RAM.

The price of Zen 3 CPUs has increased dramatically over the past few months. Despite being old, desktop processors like the Ryzen 7 5700X are now sitting quite a bit above their record-low prices. This means that customers are buying old AM4 CPUs with DDR4 support as a consequence of the ongoing DRAM supply crunch.

The Acer Nitro V 17 AI is currently one of the most affordable 17-inch gaming laptops with an RTX 5070. Our test shows that, despite the low price, Acer delivers more than just performance – the laptop impresses with efficiency and surprisingly quiet operation.

The GMK NucBox K16 has launched as a new AMD mini PC with 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, OCuLink port, and support for up to 16TB of PCIe 3.0 storage. Its starting launch price is $679.99.

A concerning report regarding the imminent increase in the price of AMD and Nvidia GPUs has come out of Taiwan. Following MSI's recent RTX 50 and RX 9000 GPU price hikes, Asus and Gigabyte are reportedly also going to implement a price increase for their GPU catalogues by the end of January 2026.

Minisforum has confirmed initial details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered Mini-ITX motherboard. Launching later this year under the DeskMini series, the BD395i Max will feature a full-length PCIe slot too, although this is unlikely to provide PCIe x16 bandwidth.

Beelink has detailed a new set of high-end mini-PCs that it will be selling globally. Built around 10 Gbps Ethernet and AMD Gorgon Point APUs, the SER10 Pro and SER10 Max will differ in terms of their I/O and their memory configurations.

When we tested the Dell Pro 14 Plus laptop, we were shocked by the quality of its screen. It is just not up to par, despite the fact that we chose the top model of the PB14255 for the German market. The worst thing: Dell has better screens available, they just do not use them.

A few years ago, Dell introduced "Concept Luna", a modular, more repairable way to design laptop. With the latest Dell Pro 14 Plus, Dell for sure has made progress in terms of sustainability when it comes to materials and packaging. Sadly, modularity and repairability lags behind the competition.

The Claw A8 is the first AMD-based gaming handheld from MSI, and while it was introduced alongside the other Ryzen Z2 Extreme handhelds, the device didn't see wide availability at the start. Months after the proper release, it's now finally available in the US.

Rising memory prices are forcing AMD board partners to rethink their GPU priorities — and the Radeon RX 9070 may be the first to feel the squeeze. While not discontinued, the slower model is falling out of favor due to slim margins and poor market demand, with production shifting toward the more profitable RX 9070 XT.

Minisforum has formally launched the N5 Air, an affordable NAS with five HDD bays. There are three M.2 slots, and the maximum storage support is 144 TB. The starting price is $499.

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

Of the big three in the PC space, Dell was the manufacturer that was most loyal to Intel's CPU. In their commercial Dell Latitude lineup, no system used AMD CPUs. With the newer Dell Pro lineup, this is no longer the case: Dell is finally offering AMD CPUs in models like the Dell Pro 14 Plus.

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the first-ever AMD CPU with the 3D V-Cache technology. Over the years, the 3D V-Cache-equipped Ryzen CPUs have proven to be the fastest gaming processors. Despite being nearly four years old, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, thanks to the 3D V-Cache, can still hang with the best gaming CPUs of today.

The Aibook 14 Air Carbon is a new lightweight laptop sporting a 2.8K, 120 Hz and 14-inch OLED display. Equipped with an AMD Strix Point processor and an 85 Wh battery too, it seems that Thunderobot is gunning for Lenovo and its popular ThinkPad X1 Carbon series.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is one of AMD's new Strix Halo APUs showcased during CES 2026. Based on early benchmarks, the Zen 5 processor manages to outperform the similar Ryzen AI Max 390 and Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 but fails to close the gap to the existing Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Asus has silently updated one of its 14-inch gaming laptops with a new version. Initially announced only last week, the AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop will now be capable of providing up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU, thanks to an optional 64 GB RAM variant.

The new ExpertBook PM3 from Asus is a good office laptop with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which is a good alternative for the Lenovo ThinkPad E14. However, you have to be careful with the choice of display.

A new leak has suggested that AMD has a more powerful X3D branded Ryzen Pro chip in the pipeline to top the current flagship Ryzen Pro 9000 series offering. It is expected to come with higher L3 cache and significantly higher TDP.

The Retro Style is one of the first mini-PCs to leverage AMD's Gorgon Point architecture. Also featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD, the Retro Style wears its design inspirations on its sleeve too.

The Thunderobot Station was reportedly showcased at CES 2026, and while not much about the mini PC was disclosed, the demo system had a Steam Machine-esque design. It's also confirmed to feature the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest yearly convention where companies showcase new consumer hardware like laptops, CPUs, and more. However, for AMD and Nvidia, CES 2026 was all about AI. In fact, according to calculations done by 3DCenter, AMD and Nvidia almost abandoned gaming and mentioned "AI" quite a lot.

Competition like the Legion Pro 5i can’t match the sub-$1200 price of the Omen Max 16. The RTX 5070 Ti graphics card elevates the HP laptop to a higher performance tier. Memory constraints sour the gaming laptop deal somewhat, but a Ryzen AI 7 350 processor provides a cost-effective solution.

Linux-based gaming platforms such as SteamOS continue to gain attention as alternatives to Windows. To explore how they compare in real-world use, YouTuber ETA Prime tested an all-AMD desktop PC running both Windows 11 Pro and SteamOS, examining gaming performance across several titles.