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Solid port selection and decent display (Image Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Nitro V 16-inch gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4060 discounted down to $879.99

Also included are 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Surprisingly for this price point, there are no major compromises on the display and port sides, as the configuration features a 16-inch FHD+ screen with 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut plus a USB4 port.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2024 13:51
The HP Envy X360 2-in-1 laptop is $400 off at Best Buy thanks to a 36% discount. (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M gets $400 discount

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful all-rounder capable of everything from general productivity to digital art and light gaming.
Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 09:25
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X may be in for a double-digit percentage performance uplift in the coming weeks. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Zen 5 leak tips double-digit performance improvements thanks to new 105 W TDP firmware patch for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X

A leaker purports that AMD will soon introduce a firmware update for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs that will nearly double the default TDPs of the CPUs from 65 W to 105 W. This comes after AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs received largely negative or mediocre reviews for minimal performance improvements over Ryzen 7000. The new TDPs will supposedly be included in AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A.
Julian van der Merwe, 15 Aug 2024 21:16
Pheonix makes this deal worthwhile. (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Bravo 15 laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon RX 6550M dGPU drops to $649.99

This model packs 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and the signature keyboard with teal backlight. It is also part of MSI's budget gaming lineup, so it comes with compromises in the screen and connectivity departments.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2024 14:30
The Legion Go is Lenovo's only gaming handheld release to date. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionLenovo's clarification about rumoured new gaming handheld releases still leaves room for Legion Go Lite

CheckMag A Lenovo representative recently clarified rumours about the possibility of the company releasing new Legion Go gaming handhelds. While the company has sought to dampen rumours, its statement still leaves space for the arrival of a smaller Legion Go 'Lite' later this year.
Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2024 13:01
Apparently AMD's AM4 platform just refuses to die. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D to refresh AM4 again as new gaming CPU emerges in leak

A recent leak suggests that AMD will refresh its AM4 platform with new gaming-oriented X3D CPUs. Namely, a Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been mentioned in official EEC documentation. The CPU would purportedly have six cores, 12 threads, and 96 MB of L3 cache and be optimised for gaming.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2024 04:22
The Alienware AW2725DF is a great companion display for a small desk setup alongside a gaming monitor and is currently 23% off on Amazon. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramanium / Notebookcheck - edited)

Deal | 360 Hz, 1440p, Alienware AW2725DF OLED gaming monitor gets massive discount in Amazon sale

The 27-inch Alienware AW2725DR OLED gaming monitor was launched at CES in January 2024. The 1440p OLED gaming monitor has a refresh rate of 360 Hz, a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, and features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth gameplay, regardless of frame rate. Thanks to a 23% Amazon discount, the Alienware gaming monitor is $209.53 off.
Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2024 02:04
MINISFORUM's latest mini-PCs comes with an APU AMD's Hawk Point family. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM releases new mini-PC with high-end features and eGPU support for under $500

MINISFORUM has now released another new mini-PC globally, two months after debuting it in China. Available as the UM880 Pro, the mini-PC is available with modern AMD Hawk Point APUs for under $500.
Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2024 19:55
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed? (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed?

Small laptops were once very popular, but by now, the category has become sort of a niche. In times when even 16-inch laptops sometimes weigh less than 1.5 kg, the compact subnotebooks have maybe lost their single most important advantage - mobility.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Aug 2024 19:17
There could be a different naming scheme for the top-end Ryzen AI 300 series processors (Image source: AMD - edited)

More AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APUs with 'bigger' numbers are reportedly on the way

So far, the AMD Strix Point basically has only two APUs at the moment, but it seems that the Ryzen AI 300 series will see more additions soon. Reputable leaker Golden Pig Upgrade reports that the company is expected to introduce new Zen 5 APUs with "big" numbers.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Aug 2024 12:28
The Geekom A7 finds versatile applicability thanks to the AMD's latest Ryzen 7940HS APU

Dial productivity and multimedia up a notch with the Geekom A7 mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, now at a time-limited US$670 price

Geekom is celebrating Super Sale Week with an enticing US$129 flat discount on the A7 mini PC. The A7 mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix-HS Zen 4 APU with Radeon 780M graphics, delivering class-leading compute performance for both work and play. Get the Geekom A7 can be had for just US$670 till August 18 using our coupon code.
Advertisin g, 13 Aug 2024 01:42
The Pocket 4 builds on its predecessor with a considerably more powerful processor, among other changes. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Pocket 4 officially revealed as new pocket-sized laptop packing a 144 Hz display and new AMD Zen 5 APU with Radeon 890M iGPU

GPD is plotting to introduce a new compact or ultra portable laptop, which it will release later this year as the GPD Pocket 4. Not only will the Pocket 4 pack a 144 Hz and 8.8-inch display like the ONEXPLAYER X1 Mini and Lenovo Legion Go, but it will also feature an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU paired with fast LPDDR5-7500 RAM.
Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2024 19:47
Per the company's data, the Radeon 890M is about 6% better than the Lunar Lake Arc 140V (Image source: AMD, Intel - edited)

Manufacturer claims AMD Radeon 890M can beat Intel Lunar Lake Arc 140V iGPU in Time Spy

GPD has officially showcased its Pocket 4, which will be featuring the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. In the performance comparison section, the company claims that the Radeon 890M of the APU can beat the Arc 140V iGPU of the Core Ultra 7 268V. The good part for Intel is that the Lunar Lake iGPU is shown to be better than the last-gen Radeon 780M.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Aug 2024 16:23
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has six cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pierre Bamin on Unsplash, edited)

Ryzen 5 9600X fails to attract fans as Zen 5 launch week sales appear mighty underwhelming in Germany

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture officially went on sale on August 8. However, according to sales data reported by TechEpiphany, the processors have failed to garner a strong response from the community. The Ryzen 5 9600X, for instance, has only sold a handful of units.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 14:25
The Radeon 890M of Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 had a noticeable lead in a good number of benchmarked games (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon 890M iGPU outperforms desktop Nvidia GTX 1650 in multiple games

The Strix Point lineup introduced the most powerful iGPU to date, the AMD Radeon 890M. With RDNA 3.5 architecture and 16 CUs, it has what it takes to deliver discrete GPU-level performance, and as shown by a benchmark comparison video on YouTube, it can beat the desktop Nvidia GTX 1650 in many games.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Aug 2024 19:08
ASUS is offering its latest 16-inch gaming laptop in Eclipse Grey and Platinum White finishes. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS begins selling new ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with powerful AMD Strix Point APU from $1,899.99

ASUS is now selling a new version of its popular ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. Available from $1,899.99 in the US, the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) GA605 is one of the first laptops to feature AMD's new Strix Point APU architecture.
Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2024 15:15
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, Radeon 780M, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Aug 2024 13:08
The Sinkclose vulnerability affects AMD processors dating back to 2006. (Image source: Krzysztof Hepner via Unsplash)

'Sinkclose' vulnerability discovered in post-2006 AMD chips could pose a critical threat to data security

A critical vulnerability, Sinkclose, has been discovered in AMD processors. The flaw allows attackers to gain near-total control of affected systems. While AMD is working on patches, users are urged to update their systems immediately to mitigate risks of data theft, system takeover, espionage, and possible infrastructure disruption.
Anubhav Sharma, 11 Aug 2024 10:53
Image source: Own

🎙️ OpinionIntel totally mishandled the 13/14th Gen desktop CPU crisis

CheckMag Instead of admitting the issue early on and being open about it, Intel chose to keep mum. Perhaps rather unsurprisingly, disaster followed.
Stanislav Kokhanyuk, 10 Aug 2024 21:10
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 CPU cores and slots into any AM5 motherboard. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

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.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Aug 2024 20:49
Valve isn't know for keeping its Steam Deck Windows drivers up-to-date, but there are other options (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

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.
David Devey, 10 Aug 2024 13:16
The HP Victus 15 offers a high refresh rate display with AMD FreeSync Premium for under $500. (Image source: HP)

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.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 06:58
The new MG-1. (Image source: MAINGEAR)

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.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03
Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture

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 4090
Sebastian Bade, 08 Aug 2024 15:33
AMD Zen 5 mobile in a slim and light notebook (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | 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.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2024 13:21
UCIe Consortium releases version 2.0 of Universal Chiplet Interconnect Express (Image source: Vishnu Mohanan, Unsplash, edited)

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.
Nathan Ali, 08 Aug 2024 00:20
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X wins in terms of efficiency, but the Zen 5 performance bump isn't as high as expected (Image source: AMD)

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2024 17:45
AOOSTAR doesn't expect Strix Point mini PCs to hit the shelves before October (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2024 16:01
0.67-inch profile and 4 lbs weight (Image Source: Lenovo)

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.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Aug 2024 12:10
AMD's recently announced APU is heavily discounted on Amazon (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 04:26
AMD has finally revealed the prices of its next-gen desktop chips (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 07 Aug 2024 03:48
The Asus ROG Flow X13 has a flexible design and surprising performance. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramanium / Notebookcheck)

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.
Julian van der Merwe, 06 Aug 2024 22:08
Asus ProArt P16 laptop review - AMD Zen 5 meets RTX 4070 laptop and 4K OLED

88% 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 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Aug 2024 10:59
AMD is working on two new graphics cards for budget PC builders (image source: AMD)

AMD 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.
Anil Ganti, 05 Aug 2024 22:52
The RX 7900 XTX may be a great GPU for gaming, but 3D rendering benchmarks tell a completely different story. (Image source: AMD)

🎙️ OpinionRadeon 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
Alfrancis Villapando, 05 Aug 2024 20:09
AMD Radeon 890M was up to 60% better (Image source: AMD [edited])

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Aug 2024 17:55
Among other harsh adjustments, Intel is going to cut 15,000 jobs to improve financials. (Image source: Intel, MediaModifier, Milad Fakurian, edited)

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 05 Aug 2024 16:34
The affordable compact gaming PC in all its glory (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

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.
Stephen Pereyra, 05 Aug 2024 11:33
Microsoft adds Nvidia and AMD GPU options to Windows 365 Cloud PC offerings. (Image source: Microsoft)

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.
David Chien, 03 Aug 2024 07:20
Asus' upcoming ROG Flow Z13 tablet could use a Strix Halo CPU (image source: Notebookcheck)

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.
Anil Ganti, 02 Aug 2024 18:40
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 looks promising for low-power devices (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Aug 2024 12:07
Phoronix tested Ubuntu and Windows 11 on the Asus Zenbook S16. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

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%.
Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2024 22:39
The Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 can have a TDP between 15 and 54 W. (Image source: AMD, Notebookcheck, edited)

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2024 22:12
The Asus ROG Ally X (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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.
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2024 14:15
Asus ProArt PX13 review - The world's fastest 13.3-inch 2-in-1 thanks to AMD Zen 5 and RTX 4070 laptop

86% 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 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2024 09:39
The Adol Book 14 Air is only available in China for now. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS 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.
Alex Alderson, 31 Jul 2024 14:31
AMD lists next-gen Ryzen processors on Ryzen AI software (Image source: AMD)

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2024 12:48
SZBOX's 2-in-1 only comes with a single APU configuration. (Image source: SZBOX)

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.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 20:49
AMD Zen 5 Strix Point CPU analysis - Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 versus Intel Core Ultra, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite

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.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jul 2024 20:35
An entry level laptop chip pushed to 107W and needing a big cooler? The phrase "putting lipstick on a pig" comes to mind. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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?
Matthew Lee, 30 Jul 2024 20:24

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