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Nvidia is behind the fastest graphics card for laptops, with Intel conspicuously absent from the list (Image source: Unsplash)

3 fastest graphics cards for a gaming laptop in mid 2023

Nvidia's RTX 4090 (Laptop) is the unquestionable champion as AMD keeps paying more attention to the desktop segment. The fastest graphics card for laptops from AMD was only good for the 3rd place in our little list.

Sergey Tarasov, 02 Aug 2023 01:25

One-netbook will sell the ONEXFLY in two colour options. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY to launch next week from US$739 as new ASUS ROG Ally rival

One-netbook is preparing to launch its latest ONEXPLAYER-branded gaming handheld. Dubbed the ONEXFLY, the device will feature an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, a 120 Hz display and up to 64 GB of RAM. Prices start at US$739 too, putting i...

Alex Alderson, 01 Aug 2023 16:27

The AMD Strix Halo APU allegedly packs up to a 40 CU RDNA 3+ iGPU. (Source: AMD)

Ryzen 8000 Strix Point and Strix Halo configurations leak with 12-core Zen 5+5c design for former and 16-core Zen 5 design for latter

The 2024’s Strix Point and Strix Halo APUs are reported to land with a combination of a Zen 5/5c CPU and an RDNA 3.5/3+ iGPU. Per the latest information, the Strix Point APUs intended for powerful mobile devices will top out at 4 ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2023 12:03

The unreleased Lenovo Legion Play from the back. (Image source: ETA Prime)

Lenovo Legion Go: New gaming handheld rumoured to feature 8-inch display and AMD Ryzen 7040U APU

According to a new report, Lenovo has developed a Windows 11-based gaming handheld to rival the likes of the ASUS ROG Ally. Reputedly, the Lenovo Legion Go utilises an 8-inch display, as well as a first-rate AMD Ryzen 7040U APU.

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 23:35

The new ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro combines an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU with 32 GB of RAM. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro debuts globally with powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, 32 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage

One-netbook now offers the regular ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. Previously restricted to the EVA Limited Edition, the Ryzen 7 7840U features the Radeon 780M iGPU, Zen 4 CPU cores and is complemented by 32 GB of...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2023 19:16

The US$269 RX 7600 is the newest RDNA 3 card on the market. (Source: AMD)

RTX 4070-beating RX 7800 could cost US$549 as RX 7700 and RX 7900 MSRPs allegedly fall under US$700 and US$500 respectively

AMD is reportedly gearing up to release new RDNA 3 GPUs in less than a month at Gamescom. According to Moore’s Law Is Dead, AMD is allegedly launching “at least” two new Radeon GPUs in Q3, possibly the RX 7800 and the RX 7700. The...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2023 21:05

Soldered 8 GB RAM makes the Dell Inspiron 16 7630 and 7635 2-in-1 series a tricky recommendation

The 2023 Inspiron 16 2-in-1 is seemingly a good bargain for just $650 USD, but the next SKU up with 16 GB of RAM costs a hefty $250 more. 16 GB of RAM is widely considered to be the recommended bare minimum for modern Windows PCs.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2023 20:55

A top-notch OLED configuration of the AMD-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has received a steep discount (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 with AMD Ryzen 7 Pro, Radeon 6500M, 32GB RAM, 4K OLED display and 2TB SSD now on sale

The almost maxed-out configuration of the attractive Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 has received a noteworthy discount that drops the 16-inch business laptop to a quite reasonable price range considering its high-end specs, which include a c...

Enrico Frahn, 29 Jul 2023 20:55

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D brings 3D V-cache to mobile. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches 16C/32T Ryzen 9 7945HX3D APU: A Ryzen 9 7950HX3D for mobile with 128 MB L3 cache that makes its debut with the Asus Strix Scar 17 X3D

AMD is introducing its 3D V-cache technology to gaming laptops with the launch of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is similar to the Ryzen 9 7945HHX but with a 200 MHz lower base clock, a total of 128 MB of L3 cache, an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jul 2023 08:51

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 5900X drops below US$300 on Amazon after a 48% discount

With a list price of US$569.99 (US$20 more than the launch price), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X topped at US$649.99 at the end of September 2021. Now, this aging high-end processor that entered the market in early November 2020 can be ac...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Jul 2023 21:07

The Bedrock R7000 is available with a choice of two Zen 4 Phoenix APUs. (Image source: SolidRun)

SolidRun Bedrock R7000: New fanless mini-PCs introduced with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and Ryzen 7 7840HS options

SolidRun has released the Bedrock R7000, a Zen 4 Phoenix-based mini-PC. Available with the Ryzen 7 7840U or Ryzen 7 7840HS, the Bedrock R7000 has plenty of expansion options, I/O and is intended to be used in industrial use cases.

Alex Alderson, 27 Jul 2023 20:27

ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY: One-netbook confirms full pricing of its next gaming handheld

One-netbook has now announced full pricing details and configurations for the ONEXFLY, its next gaming handheld. Available with only the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU, One-netbook plans to offer the ONEXFLY in five SKUs up to a version wi...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 22:24

The AYANEO SLIDE will be available in at least two colour options. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO SLIDE to launch as first Windows gaming handheld with RGB backlit keyboard

AYANEO has revealed more details about the SLIDE, a future GPD Win 4 2023 competitor. The AYANEO SLIDE will feature a colour-accurate 6-inch and 1080p IPS display, an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU and will be the first Windows gaming hand...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 21:19

The Meteorish TJD T101 is an unusual-looking gaming handheld. (Image source: Meteorish)

Meteorish TJD T101: Oversized gaming handheld to launch next month with AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs from US$599

The Meteorish TJD T101 is a new gaming handheld that combines a 10.1-inch display with AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs. The TJD T101 has plenty of other features too, including a 60 Wh battery, two USB4 ports and LPDDR5x RAM. Reputedly, pric...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 19:26

The GPD Win Mini placed in comfort grips. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Mini showcased ahead of global launch

The GPD Win Mini appears ready for release, following months of teasers. Sporting a 7-inch display within a compact chassis, the Win Mini should be one of the smallest Ryzen 7040U-powered gaming handhelds around when it lands late...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jul 2023 17:19

The ROG Ally has received some useful improvements with BIOS 323 but no MicroSD card fix. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

ASUS ROG Ally receives changes and improvements with new BIOS update but no MicroSD card fix

ASUS is offering a new BIOS update for the ROG Ally aimed at improving the gaming handheld in various areas. The company is not yet ready to patch an outstanding MicroSD card issue though, despite officially acknowledging it befor...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2023 23:24

Upcoming ITX mini PC by Minisforum (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum unveils upcoming Raptor Lake HX55 and AMD 7045HX-based ITX mini PC

Although it has no name yet, Minisforum unveiled that the brand's upcoming ITX mini PC will use a stylish 6L case and will be powered by Intel and AMD processors. Both processor choices will feature PCIe 5.0 x16 and a discrete gra...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2023 17:24

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F launched on 22 July. (Source: AMD)

Budget Ryzen 5 7500F beats Core i5-13500 and Core i5-13400 in gaming despite costing much cheaper US$179

The Ryzen 5 7500F is the latest entry into the Zen 4 desktop CPU family. The processor costs US$179 and supports A620 motherboards making it a good choice for budget-focused gamers. According to Quasarzone’s review of the chip, th...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jul 2023 14:59

The AYANEO KUN will be orderable at the end of next month. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO KUN: Company confirms new details about gaming handheld and dGPU removal

AYANEO has revealed more details about the KUN, another gaming handheld with an 8.4-inch and 2.5K display. AYANEO will pair the large display with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, the APU of choice for many of its competitors. However, the c...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2023 16:43

A 12-core AMD Ryzen 8050 Strix Point APU has been spotted online for the first time. (Image Source: AMD)

First reference to 12-core AMD Ryzen 8050 Zen 5 Strix Point APU spotted on MilkyWay@Home

A reference to what seems like an AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 8050 Strix Point APU with 12 cores has been spotted on the MilkyWay@Home computing project. Details of the APU are not entirely clear, but rumors so far indicate up to a 45 W TDP, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2023 11:45

One-netbook first teased the ONEXFLY in September 2022. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXFLY global launch pricing teased before release

One-netbook continues to tease the ONEXFLY, its 7-inch and AMD Ryzen 7 7840U-powered gaming handheld. Purportedly, the ONEXFLY will cost slightly more than the ASUS ROG Ally, a gaming handheld to which One-netbook also compares th...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2023 19:08

The RX 7800 and RX 7700 are said to feature 16 GB and 12 GB of VRAM respectively. (Source: AMD)

Possibly cheaper RX 7800 outperforms RTX 4070 by 5.2% while RX 7700 beats RTX 4060 Ti by 15% in leaked benchmarks

AMD is expected to release the RX 7800 and RX 7700 in September. The cards which could possibly be the last RDNA 3 offerings allegedly feature the mid-range Navi 32 GPU. According to recent 3DMark Time Spy Graphics figures reporte...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jul 2023 14:56

Redmi Book Pro 15 2023 thin and light laptop with Ryzen 7 7840HS now available for ~US$670 in China

The new Ryzen Edition ultrabook from Redmi also features 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM, 512 GB PCie 4.0 NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch 3.2K IPS with 500 nit brightness, full-size SD card reader and a 72 Wh battery with 100 W GaN fast charger.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jul 2023 14:35

DDR5-8200 is now achievable on AMD's AM5 mobos. (Image Source: G.Skill)

Latest AGESA 1.0.0.7B microcode enables DDR5-8000+ support for AMD's AM5 motherboards

With the new BIOS version, most of the Ryzen 7000 CPUs will be running at least DDR5-6400 1:1 stably. Up to DDR5-8000+ is now possible depending on silicon lottery, but in order to achieve such speeds users only need a B650 mother...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2023 16:56

The Framework Laptop 16 is now available for pre-order from Framework. (Image via Framework)

Framework now accepting pre-orders for Framework Laptop 16 gaming notebook with swappable GPU

The Framework Laptop 16, a modular gaming notebook Framework announced in March, is now available for pre-order. While the price for a DIY version starts at US$1399, adding a discrete GPU module bumps the price by $400 to $1799. A...

Sam Medley, 19 Jul 2023 00:22

The RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT launched with MSRPs of US$999 and US$899 respectively.

Unwanted RX 7900 could see muted launch as RX 7800 and RX 7700 specifications and release dates leak

It appears that the Navi 32-based RX 7800 and the RX 7700 might be on the horizon as new information from Moore’s Law Is Dead suggests that AMD is getting ready to release the cards in a couple of months. The leaker has also claim...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2023 22:15

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X drops below US$200

It is now ~US$100 cheaper than the Intel i5-13600K, while the non-X 7600 is US20 more expensive, as well. This deal is even better when we factor in the included Starfield game code.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2023 16:12

ThinkPad P16v, P14s G4 and P16s G2: Lenovo announces new AMD Ryzen 7040 based workstation laptops

Three new workstation laptops with AMD Ryzen CPUs are coming out: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 and P16s Gen 2 will feature Ryzen 7040U, while the bigger Lenovo ThinkPad P16v combines Ryzen 7040HS with the Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada...

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Jul 2023 15:00

Excellent display and sturdy chassis (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 with AMD R5 6600HS, 16 GB RAM and Nvidia RTX 3050 is only US$699.99 on eBay

Highlights for this configuration include speedy LPDDR5-6400 RAM, long battery life, an excellent 16-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and maximum brightness of 400 cd/m², plus a full-size SD card reade...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2023 13:25

Deal | HP Omen AMD Advantage Edition with Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 6650M dGPU discounted down to US$799.99

The Radeon RX 6650M dGPU is up to 10% faster than an RTX 3060 in raster performance and also offers 2 more GB of VRAM. Complementing the APU and dGPU are 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM plus the storage side comes with a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2023 18:12

AYA NEO sells the AIR 1S in multiple colours, including Aurora White and Polar Black. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR 1S starts from US$799 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 5.5-inch OLED display

AYA NEO is now selling the AIR 1S, a compact gaming handheld with a 5.5-inch OLED display. The AYA NEO AIR 1S also features the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a Zen 4 and RDNA 3 APU that can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and 4 TB of s...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2023 20:00

The GPD G1 can also be used as a rather elaborate docking station. (Image source: GPD)

GPD G1: Pricing and launch date announced for new Oculink eGPU solution

GPD has confirmed pricing and availability for the G1, an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT-powered eGPU with Oculink and USB4 connectivity. The GPD G1 will also be one of the smallest eGPUs around, with a reporting 920 g weight and 225 x 11...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2023 18:10

The GPD Win 4 2023 will look virtually unchanged from the original Win 4. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 4 2023: Launch date and pricing announced for refreshed US$699 gaming handheld

GPD has revealed pricing and a release date for the Win 4 2023, its Ryzen 7040U and Oculink refresh of the Win 4. Available from next week, the Win 4 2023 will start at US$699, US$100 less than the Win 4. GPD will charge at least ...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jul 2023 15:42

AMD still has not fixed the power efficiency issues on RDNA 3.

Extensive test reveals AMD’s Radeon RX 7900 XTX draws 150 W more on average compared to the Nvidia RTX 4080

Some power draw gap is within reason since Nvidia uses 4 nm tech, while AMD employs a combo of 5 and 6 nm. Yet a 150 W difference seems a bit ridiculous. AMD has been working on driver fixes since December last year, but the abnor...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Jul 2023 14:33

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X drops to an all-time low US$133.08

Released in late 2020 with a US$299 price tag, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X desktop processor is now listed on Amazon with a price tag that reads US$309. Thankfully, those interested in it can take advantage of the Prime Day Deal that pu...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 13:26

The AYANEO AIR 1S in three of its four launch colours. (Image source: AYANEO)

AYANEO AIR 1S: Pricing, specifications and launch date confirmed with new special lightweight edition also announced

The AYANEO AIR 1S is almost here, with AYANEO set to launch its compact gaming handheld tomorrow. The company has confirmed pricing, specifications and details about a lightweight edition that barely exceeds 400 g and is a mere 18...

Alex Alderson, 10 Jul 2023 17:49

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D desktop processor retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D drops to US$550 on Amazon thanks to a 10% discount and a US$72.99 coupon

Introduced as the ultimate processor for gamers and creators with no less than 144 MB of cache memory, 16 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum boost speed of 5.7 GHz, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is now 10% off on Amazon. However, the disc...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2023 23:56

An alleged look at one of two Orange Pi gaming handhelds. (Image source: NITTRX)

More details about Orange Pi gaming handhelds surface with distinct ARM and x86 models planned

Reported images of two Orange Pi-branded gaming handhelds have turned up online. Sporting designs reminiscent of the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, Shenzhen Xunlong Software is expected to launch both models in October 2023 with ...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2023 01:40

The AIR 1S will be AYA NEO's smallest Ryzen 7040U-powered gaming handheld. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO AIR 1S is launching as company's next gaming handheld

AYA NEO has revealed the launch date for the AIR 1S, a compact gaming handheld that combines a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U APU. With a 38 Wh battery also on board, the AIR 1S is said to weigh 450 g and has ha...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2023 15:13

Beelink will sell the SER6 Max in multiple colour options. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink SER6 MAX: Company presents new mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS tuned to 65 W TDP

The SER6 Max is the latest entry in Beelink's SER6 series. Returning to the Ryzen 7 7735HS again, Beelink claims to have overclocked the Zen 3+ APU to 65 W, potentially giving it more headroom for its Radeon 680M iGPU. The SER6 Ma...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2023 19:15

Deal | ASUS TUF Gaming A17 with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and RTX 4070 discounted down to US$1,399.99

Newegg is offering a US$400 discount on the newly-launched Asus TUF Gaming A17 gaming laptop, which is now priced at the same level as some last gen TUF laptops with RTX 3070.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jul 2023 16:40

The EVA Limited Edition is the most powerful ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro yet. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro EVA Limited Edition: New gaming handheld launches globally with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and 32 GB of RAM

The AMD Ryzen 7 7840U version of the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro is now available globally. Sold as the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro EVA Limited Edition, the gaming handheld has an 8.4-inch display, a 65.5 Wh battery, detachable controllers and 32 GB of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2023 21:32

The Win Mini will be one of several GPD devices with AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs. (Image source: GPD via Baidu)

GPD Win Mini: First hands-on images released of compact AMD Ryzen 7040U gaming handheld

GPD is preparing to release another gaming handheld based on AMD Ryzen 7040U APUs. Arriving after the Win Max 2 2023 and the Win 4 2023, the GPD Win Mini will have a 7-inch display, a 6-row keyboard and eGPU support, among other f...

Alex Alderson, 04 Jul 2023 20:21