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More details regarding the Zen 7 CPU architecture have surfaced, giving us our first look at the possible core count of the flagship Zen 7 consumer CPU. According to information obtained by Moore's Law Is Dead, Zen 7 desktop chips could boast a 2x core count increase over the current Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

To the disappointment of some buyers, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X won't include an OLED screen. An Asus representative explained that VRR took precedence over the expense introduced by OLED. With the Xbox UI expected to arrive on other Windows handhelds, gamers may soon have alternatives.

HP has started selling its first AMD Ryzen AI Max-powered mini-PC across Europe and the UK. Also now listed in the US, the compact mini workstation costs significantly more in the US than in Europe or the UK. HP also offers the Z2 Mini G1a with four Strix Halo APUs to choose from, unlike GMKtec and the EVO-X2.

Ayaneo has now fully detailed its Flip 1S DS gaming handheld. A reimagining of the Nintendo DS of sorts, the Ayaneo Flip 1S DS contains upgraded primary and secondary displays, a more powerful AMD Ryzen chipset and a refined CNC design too.

If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options RTX 5070 Ti Laptop as well as RTX 5080 Laptop.

AMD has unveiled two new SoCs for portable consoles. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme adds an NPU to the company's top-spec offering, while the Ryzen Z2A sacrifices raw compute power for potential battery life gains.

Microsoft has shown off two Xbox-branded consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally. The former comes with AMD's most powerful handheld SoC, while the latter opts for a more affordable option.

We recently reviewed a lot of 18-inch laptops, including the MSI Raider A18. This young category is still dominated by gaming models like the Raider, but we think it should be more - manufacturers should also release more lightweight variants.

The previously showcased Colorful Smatr 900 has made its official debut in China. It's a new Strix Halo mini PC that features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which is paired with 96 GB of RAM.

The Aoostar GEM12 Max is a relatively simple-looking mini-PC. However, the GEM12 Max packs an AMD Ryzen APU boosted to 70 W and a standalone OCuLink port for adding an eGPU, all for under $350.

AMD is said to be working on more powerful RX 9000 series desktop GPUs for the end of 2025. The news comes amidst rumors of Nvidia preparing a "Super" refresh of its RTX 50 series for late 2025/ early 2026.

The ASRock Challenger and Steel Legend Radeon RX 9060 XT GPUs have been listed online with a starting price of $320, just $20 over AMD’s MSRP. The cards will launch on June 5 but pretty much everything about them has leaked at this point.

The Radeon RX 9060 XT is shaping up to be a solid performer ahead of its official launch. Someone who got early hands on with the XFX Swift Pro Gaming variant has shared promising looking synthetic and gaming benchmark scores.

At Computex 2025, Minix has showcased two brand-new mini PCs: the ER936-AI and the ER937-AI. Both are powered by the AMD Strix Point APUs, with the latter featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with the Radeon 890M.

If you want the fastest gaming laptop, there is no way around the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. Thanks to the additional 3D V-cache, Intel's current HX-series CPUs are clearly beaten in some games.

Microsoft's timetable to release a new Xbox console is now in flux. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS shows how Windows throttles performance on mobile devices. An insider reports that Microsoft is now intent on improving handhelds using its operating system.

Gamers Nexus is continuing its investigation and has encouraged affected users to share their experiences, particularly with the new BIOS. Until more data surfaces and ASRock demonstrates greater transparency, prospective buyers may be justified in exercising caution when selecting the brand for AM5 systems.

Synthetic benchmarks are not the end all be all for a GPU’s performance. Even though the OpenCL and Vulkan scores for the Radeon RX 9060 XT are lower than the RTX 5060 Ti, AMD claims it can outperform the RTX card by about 6%.

A benchmark comparison shared by Chinese YouTuber Geekerwan and discussed widely across Reddit suggests that AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX3D outpaces Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285HX in multi-core performance per watt, based on Cinebench R23 results.

Aokzoe has offered an early look at its next device after recently releasing its A1X gaming handheld globally. This time, the company has moved into the world of mini-PCs, which it hopes to disrupt with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 option set within a compact yet stylish housing.

Minisforum has updated its AI X1 mini-PC with two new AMD Ryzen APU options. Now configurable with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 64 GB of RAM, the Minisforum AI X1 can also be picked up for less than $400 when applying an early launch discount.

The recently teased FEVM FA-EX9 mini PC is now official in China. This AMD Strix Halo system features the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with the Radeon 8060S iGPU and has one OCuLink and two USB4 ports.

Xiaomi has launched the 2025 RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition in China. Featuring up to Ryzen 7735H, the new laptop has a thin and light chassis, and it sports a 14-inch FHD display with 100% sRGB coverage.

The Bosgame M5 AI Mini Desktop is the latest mini-PC running AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. Rivalling the GMKtec EVO-X2, the Bosgame M5 AI Mini Desktop also features 128 GB of RAM, AMD's powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU and a whole host of ports. Bosgame has finally confirmed when it will begin shipping pre-orders, too.

SteamOS may transform the Lenovo Legion Go S into the most desirable gaming handheld. A popular YouTuber compared it to the Windows version and shared surprising benchmarks. A new portable Xbox console will likely encounter the same drawbacks as other Windows devices.

The Minisforum AI X1 Pro launched in early March 2025, and at launch, there was only one configuration of the mini PC, which came with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Now, the company has introduced three additional options which are more affordable.

A new rumour brings a fresh twist to Sony's upcoming PlayStation handheld. It won't launch until 2028, and it will be powered by a chip made on Samsung Foundry's SF2P node.

In a recent X post, AMD's Frank Azor argued that gamers who play at 1080p don't need more than 8 GB VRAM. However, that statement is not entirely correct, and while there is a market for 8 GB GPUs, they should be far cheaper than the entry-level Radeon RX 9060 XT variant.

Acer's share of the business laptop market is not so large, at least compared to the "Big Three" of HP, Dell, and Lenovo. Nevertheless, Acer does have some good models on offer here, such as the Acer TravelMate P4 14.

All the prototype mini PCs presented at Thermalright's Computex booth feature custom compact liquid coolers, cases with some CNC-ed parts and a frontal display with relevant metrics. The demoed model is equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU and pricing is said to be lower or matching offers from existing mini PC makers like Minisforum.

Ayaneo has confirmed a few crucial details about its Flip 1S DS gaming handheld. Lining up with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, the new clamshell gaming handheld also appears to have a completely redesigned control layout and a larger secondary display to boot.

AMD has upgraded the Threadripper lineup to the Zen 5 architecture. The new Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series Shimada Peak lineup is once again offered in WX workstation and X HEDT segments with the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX topping the list with 96 cores and 192 threads. All Threadripper 9000 series have a boost of 5.4 GHz, 350 W TDP, support 128 PCIe lanes, and are compatible with existing sTR5 motherboards.

AMD has taken the wraps off several new FSR technologies at Computex 2025, including Machine Learning-based Ray Regeneration and Neural Radiance Caching. These new technologies will exclusively be available in the second half of this year.

At Computex 2025, ECS has showcased a new Strix Point mini PC, the Liva Z8 Plus. It features a compact chassis that packs the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which can be paired with up to 64 GB of DDR5 or LPDDR5 RAM.

AMD has shown off its highly anticipated Radeon RX 9060 XT desktop graphics card. It features 32 CUs, a boost clock of 3.13 GHz, a TDP of up to 182 Watts, and can be purchased starting on June 5.

Yet another AMD Strix Halo powered mini-PC could launch in the coming days. The Bosgame M5 AI Mini Desktop will launch with the top-spec Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128 GB RAM, and a robust cooling system to keep its components chilly.

The Tenku Luna is a new 7-inch gaming handheld sold as the first of its kind produced by a Japanese company. Offered with 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage, the Tenku Luna also packs a 50 Wh battery, a 120 Hz display and a powerful AMD Ryzen APU.

Zotac has offered a fresh look at its next gaming handheld. Still one of the only options featuring an OLED display, the next-generation Zotac Zone is the first to feature a Manjaro Linux distribution with a dedicated gaming handheld UI.

Asus only started selling the GA403 versions of the ROG Zephyrus G14 a few months ago. Nonetheless, the company has refreshed its popular 14-inch gaming laptop with cheaper options that should start at $1,799 in the US by virtue of dropping to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 dGPU.