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Deal | 12 core AMD Ryzen 9 7900X price drops by 35% in Amazon sale to match slower Ryzen 7 9700X
Amazon has discounted the Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core CPU by 35% following middling Ryzen 9000 performance improvements. Ryzen 9000 performance tests indicate that the Ryzen 9 7900X should be almost as fast as the Ryzen 9 9900X in most tests.
Windows on Steam Deck - R.ID drivers promise better long term APU support than Valve
CheckMag While Windows on Steam Deck might seem counter intuitive, having a dual boot or purely Windows system can offer the ability to play games that aren't compatible with Steam OS. While Valve isn’t known for providing regular driver updates to Windows users, there thankfully are other options.
Deal | Affordable HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 3050-beating RX 6550M gets 40% discount in Best Buy sale
The entry-level HP Victus 15 makes a solid student productivity laptop with the performance chops to do a bit of gaming on the side. It has an AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS and AMD Radeon RX6550M, putting it in the same league as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, and the sub-$500 price after the Best Buy deal makes it even more tantalising.
Maingear brings Zen 5 to gaming desktops with new MG-1 AMD Advantage
Maingear has made new Zen 5 silicon available in the form of its new, all-AMD version of the MG-1 pre-built PC. It also comes packed with TEAMGROUP's T-Force memory and storage, which is also RGB and up to 6,000MHz in terms of RAM. The new desktop is available to order from now.
Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture
Frugal hexa-core CPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's fastest 6-core processor and is based on the brand-new Zen 5 architecture. Thanks to massively improved efficiency, the new Ryzen-9000-series processors are expected to set new standards and outperform the already super efficient Ryzen 7000 processors. In this review, we have taken a closer look at its performance compared to its in-house competition and its competitors from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090Deal | Asus VivoBook S14 OLED notebook with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 24 GB RAM already discounted down to $1,149.99
The M5406 variant of the Vivobook S14 packs premium features, such as a 2880 x 1800 OLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 600 nit brightness, microSD card reader, fast LPDDR5X-7400 RAM, as well as a 75 Wh battery in a slim & light chassis.
UCIe 2.0: Advancing the open chiplet ecosystem with 3D packaging and manageability
The UCIe Consortium has released UCIe 2.0, introducing key enhancements to the Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express specification. The new version adds support for standardized manageability, testability, and 3D packaging, further advancing the chipset ecosystem.
First AMD Ryzen 7 9700X reviews point to underwhelming performance
After the launch of Strix Point, AMD Zen 5 has made its official debut on desktop today. The first two Ryzen 9000 series processors available are the Ryzen 5 9500X and the Ryzen 7 9700X. Reviews of these CPUs are already out, and the current top-end model appears to not have lived up to expectations.
Manufacturer shares when AMD Strix Point mini PCs are expected to be available
AMD Strix Point laptops hit the shelves last month, but we have yet to see the launch of mini PCs featuring the new Zen 5 processors. An AOOSTAR representative has shared that the company doesn't expect mini computers with AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APUs to be available before October.
Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16-inch notebook with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage is only $529.99
It also features a microSD card reader and a 1080p webcam. However, port selection does not feature any high-speed ports, the RAM is soldered and the display is not that great.
Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 8600G: Zen 4 APU with Radeon 760M drops to lowest price ever on Amazon
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has received a substantial price cut on Amazon. The Zen 4 APU can now be bought for just $181 on the e-commerce platform.
AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 prices will start at $279 for Ryzen 5 9600X
AMD has officially confirmed how much its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 desktop processors will cost. The top-spec Ryzen 9 9950X retails at $649, while the entry-level Ryzen 5 9600X costs $249. You can buy the former on August 15 and the latter on August 8.
Deal | Asus ROG Flow X13 gaming 2-in-1 with RTX 4060 GPU gets $500 discount in 30% off sale
A 30% off sale has dropped the price of the Asus ROG Flow X13 by as much as $500, bringing the gaming 2-in-1 down to the same price as many entry-level gaming laptops. The ROG Flow X13 is a convertible gaming laptop powered by the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and the AMD Ryzen 7940HS. It also sports pen input for digital art and impressed us with solid build quality and reliable gaming performance.
Asus ProArt P16 laptop review - AMD Zen 5 meets RTX 4070 laptop and 4K OLED
A creative powerhouse. With the ProArt P16, Asus has released a powerful 16-inch laptop that combines the new AMD Zen 5 processor with the dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 laptop and 64 GB of RAM, however, its high-resolution 4K OLED touchscreen only offers a frequency of 60 Hz.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16", 1.8 kgAMD Radeon RX 7400 and RX 7300 reportedly in the works with a Navi 33 GPU
AMD is said to be working on two entry-level RDNA 3 graphics cards, the Radeon RX 7400 and Radeon RX 7300. Their exact specs are unknown, but both are said to use a Navi 33 GPU.
Radeon cards and 3D rendering jobs do not mix. Hobbyists and artists aren't amused about it
CheckMag AMD Radeon products have been fending Nvidia off rather well in recent years, providing better rasterization performance and more VRAM at a lower cost. That’s great for gamers, but what about everyone else? Update: Clarification on the state of ProRender; further information on Nvidia's 3D rendering advantage added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 17W outperforms 28W+ Intel Core Ultra 7 155H in gaming tests
The new AMD Strix Point processors come with the best-performing iGPUs to date, and it's great for laptops that don't feature a dedicated GPU to keep the price down. In our analysis, we found the Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to be comparably faster than the 8-core Intel Arc iGPU of Meteor Lake, and a recent comparison from TechEpiphany shows how efficient AMD's offering is.
Consumers shun Intel in Germany as CPU and motherboard sales reportedly hit bottom against AMD at one retailer
According to CPU and motherboard sales data from a German retailer shared on X, Intel is having a difficult time attracting consumers. In week 31 of 2024, AMD reportedly led Intel in both CPU and motherboard sales by a wide margin on Mindfactory with Team Red enjoying more than 80% sales volume for both processors and mainboards.
ETA Prime builds sub $250 Linux gaming PC
For just under $250, YouTuber ETA Prime has assembled a Linux-based PC that can handle some beefy PC titles at 1080p. The system was designed as a living room PC with more power than the Steam Deck while maintaining the Steam Deck’s console-style interface. With a Ryzen 5 3500 and an AMD Radeon RX590, the system is capable of some notable performance.
Microsoft adds Nvidia and AMD GPU options to Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings
Microsoft has added Nvidia and AMD GPU options to its Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. The desktop-as-a-service enables companies anywhere in the world to provide staff with a virtual PC configured with all necessary work software and settings. Windows 365 can be accessed online from personal computers, tablets, or smartphones.
New Asus ROG Flow Z13 variant tipped to launch in 2025 with a Strix Halo APU
Asus plans to refresh its ROG Flow lineup with AMD's new Strix Halo silicon. The new ROG Flow Z13 will be launched in 2025 with a 110 Watt APU.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 almost doubles the FPS in many games on Asus ROG Ally X
AMD has released the Technical Preview of Fluid Motion Frames 2, which promises noticeably better performance, especially in low-power devices. YouTuber ETA Prime has put it to the test on the Asus ROG Ally X handheld, and the technology offers noticeably better performance in many games.
AMD Radeon 880M on Linux faster than Windows 11 with up to 50% performance gains in some Ryzen AI 9 365 benchmarks
A recent review tested the performance of AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and its Radeon 880M iGPU in Ubuntu 24.04 on Linux kernel 6.10 and Windows 11 and found that the CPU and iGPU combination performed better under Linux in most scenarios. The biggest surprise comes from GPU benchmarks, where Linux often beat Windows by up to 50%.
Strix Point APU handheld performance simulation: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 shines in gaming even when tested at just 17 W
AMD's Zen5-based Strix Point APUs have proven to be quite efficient which could prove to be a huge asset if and when the Strix APUs start to appear in handheld game consoles. To see what kind of a handheld performance the Strix APUs could bring, one YouTuber has put the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 through its paces in a bunch of games at just 17 W.
How fast would the ROG Ally X be with AMD Zen 5 Strix Point? We tested it out.
CheckMag The new ROG Ally X is the best Windows gaming handheld right now, but it still uses the familiar Zen 4-based Ryzen Z1 Extreme from AMD. How much performance gain could users expect if Asus had equipped it with one of the new Zen 5 processors instead? We analysed Zen 5’s performance at various power levels used by the ROG Ally X.
Asus ProArt PX13 review - The world's fastest 13.3-inch 2-in-1 thanks to AMD Zen 5 and RTX 4070 laptop
A wonderful keyboard but only 60 Hz OLED. With the ProArt PX13, Asus has a new 13.3-inch 2-in-1 with powerful hardware in its range. In addition to the brand new AMD Zen 5 mobile processors, it also comes with a GeForce 4070 laptop. However, the OLED touchscreen only offers a 60 Hz frequency which raises questions given the high asking price. Update: Photo/video editing benchmark results added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 13.3", 1.4 kgASUS unveils Adol Book 14 Air with AMD Ryzen 9 8945H and curious incense dispenser
ASUS has presented the Adol Book 14 Air, which looks like plenty of its contemporaries at first glance. However, not only is the laptop more powerful than most thanks to its AMD Ryzen 9 8945H APU, but it also features a customisable incense dispenser.
Ryzen AI software gets support for new Strix Halo and Kraken Point AMD Ryzen processors
The AMD Strix Point-powered laptops have just become available for purchase, but the company has already added official support for the next-gen Zen 5 processors in its Ryzen AI software. Among the newly listed APUs are chips from the Strix Halo and Krackan Point lineups.
SZBOX releases new 14-inch 2-in-1 with AMD Ryzen APU as MINISFORUM V3 lookalike
SZBOX has released a new 2-in-1 device built around a 14-inch and 1440p display. Available with an AMD Ryzen 3 7320U APU and 12 GB of RAM, the machine will be considerably less powerful than recent MINISFORUM V3 and Surface Pro 11 releases.
AMD Zen 5 Strix Point CPU analysis - Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus Intel Core Ultra, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite
Meteor Lake doesn't stand a chance against Zen 5. Around one month after the launch of Qualcomm’s latest ARM chips, AMD has now release its new Zen 5 mobile processors codenamed Strix Point. We tested out the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with various TDPs.
Alive on Arrival? 3 changes that could've saved the ill-fated RX 6500 XT
CheckMag It's no secret that the littlest GPU out of AMD's RDNA 2 generation wasn't too warmly received. In fact, it was almost universally lambasted for being overpriced and underperforming, even in a time of shortages. But what if it didn't have to be that way?
AMD Zen 5 Strix Point iGPU analysis - Radeon 890M versus Intel Arc Graphics, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85
AMD offers the fastest gaming iGPU. Together with its new Zen 5 mobile processors, AMD has updated its integrated graphics card as well. Top-of-the-range models such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 make use of the new Radeon 890M. We have performed a detailed analysis of this new iGPU inside a variety of laptops.
AYANEO heavily discounts AIR Plus gaming handheld
AYANEO has decided to clear out some of its AIR Plus stock. Although AMD Ryzen 7 6800U versions of the gaming handheld still sell for their MSRPs, AMD Ryzen 3 7320U editions have returned to their original Indiegogo launch prices.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 technical preview launched with performance, stutter, and latency improvements
AMD has released the latest version of its driver-level frame generation technology in a technical preview. Called the “AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2”, the second iteration of the AFMF aims to fix some of the most glaring issues that plagued the previous AFMF version. Additionally, AFMF 2 also brings some new features including the ability to toggle between different performance levels.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X smashes Ryzen 9 7950X's Cinebench R23 world record at 6.5 GHz
An overclocked pushed AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X processor to 6.5 GHz. At this frequency, it was able to trounce the Ryzen 9 7950X's Cinebench R23 score by ~10%.
Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop review - The first Copilot+ laptop with AMD Zen 5 inside a 1.3-cm-thick case
AMD Strix Point at 28 watts. The Zenbook S 16 marks Asus' first Copilot+ laptop to be fitted with AMD's new Zen 5 mobile processors. Adding to this is a 1.3-cm-flat case as well as a brilliant 120-Hz OLED display. Has this already made the Snapdragon laptops obsolete after only one month?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 16", 1.5 kgAMD Ryzen 9000 series was reportedly delayed due to mislabeling processors
The AMD Ryzen 9000 series was set to launch on July 31, but the company recently announced that the first processors of the lineup will hit the market on August 8 instead. There hasn't been a proper explanation for why the launch was delayed, but now, different reports are hinting that it's due to mislabeling the CPUs.
2024 Lenovo Legion R9000P launches with performance-focused specs
Lenovo has launched many new products, and the 2024 Legion R9000P is one of them. This new gaming laptop is powered by the Ryzen 9 7945HX, a top-end processor from the Dragon Range series. It’s paired with Nvidia RTX 4060, making it capable of handling most games with maxed-out visuals. The starting price is CNY 9,299 (about $1,282).
2024 Lenovo Legion R7000 launches with a newly released AMD processor
Lenovo has held a big launch event in China, and the 2024 Legion R7000 is among the latest releases. The gaming laptop features the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H, a recently launched Hawk Point CPU. It's paired with up to Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. The starting price is CNY 6699, about $923.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 9 9900X Cinebench R23 scores highlight up to 14% performance improvement over Zen 4
Two AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been benchmarked with Cinebench R23. The Ryzen 9 9900X and Ryzen 7 9700X offer a similar performance uplift offered by other Zen 5 CPUs in the same tests.
There's a Mini PC hiding inside this miniature Tesla Cybertruck
While a real Tesla Cybertruck won't fit on your desk, this Mini PC that's housed in a Cybertruck replica will. It also has AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS inside.
ASRock X600TM-ITX launches as the first Thin Mini-ITX motherboard with AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU support
The ASRock X600TM-ITX has launched as the first Thin Mini-ITX motherboard with an AM5 socket. This means the board has support for the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors. Another interesting aspect about it is that it has onboard power supply support.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X offers 14% performance uplift over Ryzen 5 7600X in leaked benchmark
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 5 9600X has been tested in Cinebench R23. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 7600X by up to 17% and the Core i5-14600K by 8%.
Asus ROG Ally X Review - The best gaming handheld thanks to faster RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery
Better in every way, but also more expensive. The new Asus ROG Ally X is the updated version of the ROG Ally and still uses the same AMD processor as well as 7-inch IPS panel, but almost every other aspect has been improved. In addition to improved ergonomics and better joysticks, the gaming handheld benefits from additional memory as well as the larger 80 Wh battery. Update: Gaming benchmarks for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 & Horizon Forbidden West with FSR 3 and Frame Generation
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, Radeon 780M, 7", 685 gNew AMD Hawk Point APU makes official debut in Lenovo Xiaoxin laptops
Earlier this month, Weibo tipster Golden Pig Upgrade reported that AMD would launch a new Hawk Point APU, the Ryzen 7 8745H. As Strix Point is already official now, this seemed like a rather strange move. But it turns out that the tipster was correct, and the processor has now made its first official debut in a Chinese Lenovo laptop.
Overclocked AMD Ryzen 9 9950X trades blows with Apple M4 in Geekbench's single-core test
An early AMD Ryzen 9 9950 sample has been overclocked to 5.95 GHz. This results it a noticeable 16% performance uplift in Geekbench 6.3's multi-core test and 10% in single-core.
AMD Ryzen 9000 series launch date postponed by two weeks for top-spec models
AMD has delayed the launch of its Ryzen 9000 Granite Ridge processors. The top-spec models have been pushed back by two weeks, but you can buy the other two a week before.
Deal | MINISFORUM V3: Powerful AMD Ryzen 2-in-1 and Surface Pro 11 rival drops to lowest price yet on Amazon with $300 saving
MINISFORUM has been selling its first 2-in-1 since April. Equipped with a 165 Hz display and an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU, the MINISFORUM V3 remains one of, if not the most, powerful 2-in-1 around. Seemingly for a short time, the device is available on Amazon for just $949 with 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage and a detachable keyboard cover, a $300 and near 25% saving.
AMD slyly lists new Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Strix Point CPU
AMD has subtly shown off a new Strix Point CPU called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. It has the same CPU and GPU as the HX 370, but comes with a marginally more powerful NPU.
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