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Minisforum EliteMini AI370 mini PC becomes available for purchase with special launch promo
The Minisforum EliteMini AI370 is now available to pre-order. Only one configuration of the Strix Point mini PC is available, and it costs $1,099. The company also has a special launch promo in place, which will end on November 20.
Ninkear A16 Pro laptop review: Affordable, powerful and quiet during use
Even better with AMD. The Ninkear A16 Pro is a surprisingly good laptop from China fitted with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB of RAM and a 1-TB SSD for around $840. With its good features, it outperforms its sister model, the N16 Pro, and even comes close to the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16. We found out exactly how close during our test.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 16", 1.8 kgGMK claims Ryzen AI HX 370-powered EVO X1 mini PC will be able to match RTX 2060 in graphic performance
GMK has stated that its upcoming Strix Point-based EVO X1 mini PC will feature a 70 W TDP for its Ryzen AI HX 370 APU. Further, the company also claims the Radeon 890M iGPU will be able to match the performance of a discrete RTX 2060.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D full spec sheet leaks online
A new leak has shed light on everything about the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It keeps its predecessor's core count, L3 cache and TDP, but comes with marginally higher boost clocks.
Gaming laptops launched in 2025 rumoured to pair GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with last-gen CPUs from Intel and AMD
A noted Weibo leaker has said many OEMs have opted out of using Arrow Lake-HX/Zen 5 CPUs in their gaming laptops. Instead, they will pair the GeForce RTX 50 GPUs with Zen 4/Meteor Lake/Raptor Lake SKUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Core i7-14700K in PugetBench with impressive results
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has made its debut on PugetBench, specifically in the Premeire Pro and DaVinci Resolve tests. The processor appears to blow past comparable systems from Intel, with the exception of the higher-end Core Ultra 9 285K.
AMD launches Ryzen 5 5600T and 5600XT, gives AM4 a boost for under $200
AMD has silently launched two more processors - the Ryzen 5 5600T and the 5600XT. These CPUs are compatible with the previous gen AM4 platfrom. As these are priced under $200, they are suitable for budget PC builds.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14 laptop review: Premiere for the Radeon 740M
An all-rounder with an OLED display. While OLED panels are now widespread, the Ryzen 5 7540U is quite a rare specimen. In our review, the iGPU Radeon 740M comes face-to-face with the faster AMD models and competition from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 7540U, Radeon 740M, 14", 1.4 kgAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D makes Geekbench debut with decent performance gains over last-gen counterpart
AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop CPU has just shown up on Geekbench. It scores 3,295 and 18,650 in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests with a boost clock of up to 5.3 GHz.
AG01 Starship Graphics Dock: New eGPU dock from Ayaneo released with USB4 and OCuLink for lower than expected launch pricing
Ayaneo has finally released its long-awaited eGPU. Sold as the AG01 Starship Graphics Dock, the eGPU features USB4 and OCuLink connectivity for a lower launch price than its competitors.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D tipped to offer single-digit performance gain over Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming
AMD's promotional material says the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is just 8% faster than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming. In multi-threaded workloads, it offers up to a 15% boost.
Leaker offers new insights into state of AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU
A leaker has shared fresh information about one of the APUs that is set to power various high-end gaming handhelds released next year. Reportedly, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will feature a more powerful iGPU than was previously expected.
Gaming handhelds with AMD Ryzen Z2 series APU tipped to miss out on Radeon 890M
AMD recently confirmed its plans to launch the Ryzen Z2 series. While it was initially speculated to bring the Radeon 890M with 16 CUs, a prominent leaker now says that the upcoming gaming handheld APU lineup will max out at Radeon 880M.
Ayaneo refreshes AM01 and AM02 mini-PCs with lower prices after teasing Ayaneo 3 gaming handheld
Ayaneo has only just started teasing what it claims is a 'new era of handheld devices'. However, rather than revealing any new information about the Ayaneo 3 yet, it has decided to refresh its AM01 and AM02 mini-PCs with new processor options.
New Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds revealed with possible AMD Strix Point variant in development
Three unreleased Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds have appeared in a new certification document. Not only has the Legion Go S reared its head, but so have what appear to be two second-generation devices with what could be an AMD Strix Point APU underpinning at least one model.
Latest AMD chipset driver confirms Ryzen AI Max 300 naming for Strix Halo
AMD has released a new chipset driver, and it has just revealed the naming scheme of the upcoming Strix Halo series. As previous reports suggested, it seems that the lineup will indeed be called the Ryzen AI Max 300.
Geekom A7 with AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7940HS now available at time-limited $120 or £150 discount
The Geekom A7 boasts the highly capable and power-efficient AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU with Radeon 780M graphics, together with class-leading connectivity and aesthetics to elevate your productivity and multimedia experiences. The A7 is now all the more enticing thanks to a time-limited flat $120 or £150 discount.
AMD confirms early November launch for Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AMD has officially confirmed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be available to purchase in early November. Its non-X3D counterparts also get a limited-time discount of up to $50.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D clock speed uplift, 3D V-cache amount and TDP confirmed by new leak
Specs-wise, the AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D will remain largely identical to its predecessor, with the same amount of 3D V-cache and TDP. However, it is tipped to get a significant base block speed boost.
AMD seems to have discontinued Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPUs
As the launch of the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors is getting closer, the company seems to have decided to discontinue the manufacturing of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Ryzen 5 5600X3D. Meanwhile Ryzen 7 5700X3D is still available, and prices of Ryzen 7800X3D have been surging.
GMKtec EVO-X1 challenges Minisforum EliteMini AI370 with an OCuLink port
The GMKtec EVO-X1 has been officially teased as the company's first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC, the same APU found inside the Minisforum EliteMini AI370. However, GMKTec's offering comes with an OCuLink port, which is a notable advantage over Minisforum's option.
Apple trounces Intel and AMD in cumulative single-core and IPC gains from 2016 to 2024
From 2016 to 2024, Apple has seemingly outperformed Intel and AMD in terms of total single-core and IPC uplifts according to an observation made by a user on X. Looking at the data, Apple has increased the IPC of their chips by an astounding 129%, a figure that is much larger than Cupertino's x86 competitors.
Tecno Pocket Go now officially released as unusual Windows gaming handheld
Tecno has finally released its long-awaited attempt at cracking the gaming handheld market. The Tecno Pocket Go may look like a controller, but it contains an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS APU, LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a 50 Wh battery that can be paired with an external monitor or Tecno's Pocket Vision VR glasses.
Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 AMD laptop review: Powerful hardware in a modest guise
Inner values. It may not be chic, but it is certainly robust with immaculate connectivity options. The business laptop allows users to work at lightning speed while offering ambitious graphics performance. Adding to this are all the usual security functions. Its main compromises are likely ones that pragmatists can stomach.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U, Radeon 680M, 16", 1.9 kgAMD's Navi 44: Smaller GPU signals big changes for budget graphics cards
AMD's upcoming Navi 44 GPU is rumored to be significantly smaller, potentially reshaping entry-level graphics cards. Leaked specs indicate a 31 percent size reduction from Navi 33, hinting at more efficient designs.
Plot twist: Intel and AMD team up to outmaneuver ARM in a bid to continue x86 hegemony
Setting their differences aside, Intel and AMD have joined forces with other industry heavyweights to advance the x86 architecture in a bid to steal the spotlight away from ARM-based IPs like the Apple M series and Qualcomm Snapdragon X lineup. Intel and AMD want to ensure x86 remains the computing platform of choice for decades to come and will work towards streamlining the architecture's performance, efficiency, and AI capabilities for the future.
MINISFORUM reveals higher than expected pricing for new EliteMini AI370 mini-PC
MINISFORUM has confirmed launch pricing for its first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered mini-PC. Unfortunately, it turns out that the EliteMini AI370 will cost an awful lot more than earlier EliteMini systems with AMD Ryzen APUs.
MINISFORUM releases 129i7 and 790S7 mini-PCs with powerful processors and desktop GPU support
MINISFORUM has released a new set of mini-PCs based around 7-litre cases. Billed as the 129i7 and 790S7, the pair combine powerful modern processors with full-size PCIe slots for desktop graphics card expansion.
Minisforum MS-A1 review: Workstation supports various AMD CPUs and offers space for four SSDs
Workstation without a dedicated graphics card? The Minisforum MS-A1 is a mini PC advertised as a compact workstation. Our test examines how the MS-A1, based on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, performs in everyday and demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming. Despite its small size, it promises high performance and versatile application options - ideal for users who need little space but a lot of power.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Radeon 780M, 1.7 kgRyzen 9000X3D gaming performance: 13% faster than Ryzen 7000X3D in Far Cry 6
AMD's upcoming gaming-focused Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of CPUs is widely expected to hit shelves sometime next month. If the recent performance leaks in both synthetic and gaming tests are anything to go by, we can expect very decent improvements from AMD's upcoming gaming monstrosities.
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Cuts corners (mostly) in the right places
Good performance. The second edition of the no-frills ThinkPad E16 now offers decent graphics performance. Apart from that, everything looks like a ThinkPad from the premium and, as you would expect, more expensive series - with a few crucial cuts.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Radeon 660M, 16", 1.9 kgRyzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Zen 5 X3D part appears to promise major gaming uplift with big clock speed increase
If rumors are to be believed, the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is imminent. As such, leaks have picked up pace, revealing key specifications like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's clock speeds. According to the latest information, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D seemingly brings a considerable all-core boost clock gain over the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. This gain also alludes to a big increase in single-core boost frequency.
Minisforum officially announces EliteMini AI370 gaming mini PC
First teased last month, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 has now been officially announced. It's the first gaming mini PC from the company with a Strix Point APU, and Minisforum claims it can easily deliver 60+ FPS in AAA games.
RX 7650 GRE: AMD to debut new budget-friendly RDNA 3 GPU at CES 2025
AMD could be launching a new mid-range RDNA 3 GPU at CES 2025. Titled RX 7650 GRE, the GPU will most likely be a cost-effective option that could see a limited release like the RX 7900 GRE before being more readily available.
RDNA 3 price cut: AMD seemingly helping retailers drop RX 7000 GPU prices
AMD might officially announce price cuts for the RDNA 3 GPUs according to information shared by Moore's Law Is Dead. The leak coincides with the discounts for the RX 7000 boards, suggesting that AMD might already have indirectly discounted the GPUs through retailers.
Deal | Excellent RX 7800 XT receives big price drops in new Amazon Prime Day and Newegg discounts
The AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT launched in September 2023 at an MSRP of $499. At the time, this was a pretty good price for the GPU since the board not only matched the competing RTX 4070 in performance but was also cheaper and had more VRAM. Now, the RX 7800 XT has become an even better buy thanks to new discounts.
Deal | Asus Rog Ally with Ryzen Z1 Extreme records substantial discount for limited time
The Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console has recorded a big $100 discount at Best Buy. With the price cut in place, the Asus Rog Ally has become a worthy deal considering the machine packs a speedy Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU alongside a high-quality IPS panel.
GPD Duo released as new innovative convertible laptop with powerful AMD Zen 5 APU and dual OLED displays
GPD has finally released its long-awaited dual-display convertible laptop. Available from $1,270, the GPD Duo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.
Deal | Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming console with Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU drops to less than $550
The Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld has now dropped to less than $550 on Amazon. The console features an 8.8-inch display, the powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Moreover, the machine has two Type-C ports, a 3.5 mm combo jack, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Ryzen 9000X3D benchmarks leak: 9800X3D smashes 7800X3D in leaked Cinebench tests
Cinebench scores for the rumoured AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D have leaked, revealing an almost 30% performance boost over the previous-generation CPUs. These performance improvements are present in both single- and multi-core benchmarks, meaning the Ryzen 9000 CPUs with 3D V-Cache should be gaming powerhouses.
Deal | Flagship RX 7900 XTX leaves RTX 4080 Super far behind in price/performance with current lowest-ever price
AMD's most powerful RDNA 3 GPU, the Radeon RX 7900 XTX has now dropped to less than $850 on Amazon. The RX 7900 XTX is on par with the more expensive RTX 4080 Super in rasterization. So, the reduced price has made the GPU an excellent choice for high-end PC builds.
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 performance debut: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 laptop review
Peak mobile Zen 5. For just over a grand, the OmniBook Ultra 14 offers massive performance gains when compared to other subnotebooks in its price range. Some cut corners have been made to the display, but they're nothing that most users can't live with.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Radeon 890M, 14", 1.5 kgMinisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs
Mobile SoC meets desktop motherboard. The Minisforum BD790i mainboard promises a great deal of performance and, as a result, could be an excellent basis for compact Mini-ITX PCs. We took a look at the mainboard, which is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX ex works and is aimed specifically at users with high demands. In our test, we analyzed the system's performance during intensive tasks and, in combination with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, we also took a look at its gaming performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, Radeon 610MDeal | RTX 4060 Ti-beating Radeon RX 7700 XT drops to lowest price ever
The mid-range AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is now going for $100 less than its launch price. As a result, the card is at a record-low price. What's more, the PowerColor Fighter RX 7700 XT on sale comes with two free games that offer a combined value of $60.
AMD X670E motherboards: PCIe 5.0 SSDs suffer significant performance drops across multiple brands
AMD X670E motherboard users are grappling with a significant performance issue: Their PCIe 5.0 SSDs unexpectedly drop to the sluggish speeds of PCIe Gen 1. This problem transcends brands, affecting boards from multiple manufacturers, and has led to system freezes and boot failures for many.
MINISFORUM BD790i SE Mini-ITX motherboard with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX now available
MINISFORUM has expanded its range of Dragon Range Mini ITX motherboards with a new cheap option. In fact, the BD790i SE should be one of the cheapest ways to get your hands on a modern 16-core AMD processor and a Mini ITX motherboard in one package.
Deal | HP Victus 16 with Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4070 drops below $900
The HP Victus 16 gaming laptop has recently seen a $500 markdown from list price at Best Buy. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB of memory, a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
Mini PC with AMD Radeon 890M gets benchmarked across multiple AAA games
The Beelink SER9 is the first mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 to be available globally. ETA Prime has now benchmarked its gaming performance, and the Radeon 890M iGPU of the system holds its ground reasonably well across multiple AAA games.
First Minisforum mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 rumored to launch with high price tag
Minisforum has already teased the EliteMini AI370, which is the company's first Strix Point mini PC with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. It's rumored to launch in October and will likely be priced over $800 in China.
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