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AMD Zen 5 Strix Point iGPU analysis - Radeon 890M versus Intel Arc Graphics, Apple M3 and Qualcomm Adreno X1-85

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.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jul 2024 18:35
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U versions of the AYANEO Air Plus have effectively returned to their Indiegogo launch prices. (Image source: AYANEO)

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.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jul 2024 17:12
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 works on RDNA 2 and newer GPUs. (Image source: AMD)

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.
Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2024 15:18
Extreme overclockers have already started pushing the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X to its limits (image source: AMD)

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%.
Anil Ganti, 30 Jul 2024 08:42
Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop review - The first Copilot+ laptop with AMD Zen 5 inside a 1.3-cm-thick case

85% 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 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Jul 2024 15:06
Two Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 9000 series processors were reportedly mislabeled as Ryzen 9 (Images source: AMD)

AMD 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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Jul 2024 12:55
2024 Lenovo Legion R9000P packs AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 4060 (Image source: Lenovo)

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).
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 28 Jul 2024 08:30
2024 Lenovo Legion R7000 gaming laptop features the Ryzen 7 8745H (Image source: Lenovo [edited])

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2024 20:18
Two more AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs have been benchmarked ahead of launch (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 27 Jul 2024 13:46
The Xyber XPC Mini PC is housed inside a Tesla Cybertruck replica. (Image source: Xyber)

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.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jul 2024 00:36
ASRock X600TM-ITX is the first Thin Mini-ITX board with AM5 socket (Image source: ASRock [edited])

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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Jul 2024 18:51
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has been benchmarked ahead of launch (image source: AMD)

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%.
Anil Ganti, 26 Jul 2024 16:39
Asus ROG Ally X Review - The best gaming handheld thanks to faster RAM and a huge 80 Wh battery

85% 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 g
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Jul 2024 08:55
Chinese Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 and Pro 16 now come with Ryzen 7 8745H (Image source: Lenovo)

New 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.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jul 2024 18:19
The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X will hit shelves on August 15 (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 25 Jul 2024 08:46
You'll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on AMD's new desktop chips (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 25 Jul 2024 06:42
The MINISFORUM V3 is one of the most powerful 2-in-1s around, which is also its Achilles heel. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

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.
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2024 22:18
AMD has listed a third Strix Point CPU on its website (image source: AMD)

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.
Anil Ganti, 24 Jul 2024 13:53
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored specs and performance (Image source: Thufeil M, Unsplash)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K: Rumored 5.7 GHz boost aims to challenge AMD's flagships

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K processor is rumored to push the boundaries of performance. Leaks suggest impressive clock speeds and core configurations for this Arrow Lake-S flagship. The new chip aims to compete directly with AMD's top-tier offerings, potentially reshaping the high-end CPU market.
Nathan Ali, 23 Jul 2024 20:33
The Radeon 880M packs has a max boost clock of 2,900 MHz. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon 880M vs Radeon 780M: RDNA 3.5 iGPU fails to overtake predecessor in latest OpenCL test

AMD’s latest Radeon 880M iGPU has been tested with OpenCL with disappointing results. The RDNA 3.5-based iGPU featuring 12 CUs seemingly put an underwhelming fight vs the Radeon 780M with a score of less than 31,000.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jul 2024 19:26
The ONEXPLAYER F1 Ryzen 7 8840U Edition comes in two colours. (Image source: One-Netbook)

ONEXPLAYER F1 Ryzen 7 8840U Edition released as new powerful gaming handheld option

The ONEXPLAYER F1 Ryzen 7 8840U Edition is another One-Netbook gaming handheld powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840U APU. Equipped with a 120 Hz display, the device also has a decent-sized battery and modern ports, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 23 Jul 2024 18:32
AMD Bald Eagle Point, if it isn't scrapped, could release next year. (Image source: AMD, FlashBuddy, edited)

AMD Bald Eagle Point leaks as Zen 5 APU lineup with major cache upgrade

AMD could be preparing new laptop APUs to follow up the Zen 5-based Strix Point chips. Named “Bald Eagle Point”, the APUs also reportedly utilize Zen 5/5c cores like Strix Point alongside an RDNA 3.5 iGPU. However, the APUs apparently bring a major addition to the cache structure.
Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jul 2024 16:15
An AMD Strix Halo CPU has shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

AMD Strix Halo makes Geekbench debut with 8-core Zen 5 CPU

One of AMD's upcoming laptop CPUs, codenamed Strix Halo, has shown up on Geekbench. It features 8 CPU cores and boosts up to 5.36 GHz.
Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2024 14:08
The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has just shown up on PassMark (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 trades blows with Raptor Lake flagships and Apple M series on PassMark

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 4,213 and 37,699 on PassMark's single and multi-threaded tests, respectively. It sits between high-end Raptor Lake and Apple M series chips on both fronts.
Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2024 11:20
The new ONEXFLY comes in four configurations. (Image source: One-Netbook)

New ONEXPLAYER ONEXFLY gaming handheld released with upgraded AMD Ryzen APU

One-Netbook has updated the ONEXFLY, one of its smaller ONEXPLAYER gaming handhelds. While the device was previously available with the omnipotent AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, One-Netbook has decided to swap in a newer APU that should be more powerful in some instances.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jul 2024 23:50
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

80% Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

Marathon runner. The A15 FA507UV has a few goodies on offer you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see in a lower-priced gaming laptop: Ryzen 9 (Zen 4), GeForce RTX 4060, USB 4 and wonderful battery life. This laptop could be yours for around $1,399.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2024 14:50
AMD's Zen 5 desktop processors launch on July 31 (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs rumoured to be remarkably cheaper than Zen 4

Alleged prices of AMD's Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors have leaked online. The top-spec models will be $150 cheaper than their Zen 4 predecessors and hit shelves on July 31.
Anil Ganti, 20 Jul 2024 09:12
A caricature of AMD crushing Intel's failing CPUs. (Image source: Own)

Intel's own blunders have it backed into a corner as AMD Zen 5 chips near

CheckMag Intel Raptor Lake i9 chip owners are plagued by system crashes that can be traced back to the chips' excessive voltage and wattage. AMD might seize the opportunity with the release of Zen 5 and while Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake are coming to try and fight back, what difference will it make if Intel's reputation is ruined by then?
Alfrancis Villapando, 19 Jul 2024 19:21
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X could cost the same as the Ryzen 9 7950X. (Image source: AMD, igor_kavinski, edited)

Ryzen 9 9950X tested at different power levels: CPU shows excellent perf/watt and beats Ryzen 9 7950X using less power

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X with its 16 cores, 32 threads, a boost clock of up to 5.7 GHz, and a 170 W TDP is the flagship chip in the Zen 5 lineup. According to a series of Cinbench R23 multi-core benchmark runs at varying Package Power Tracking (PPT) settings, the Ryzen 9 9950X scores more than 48,000 points when all power limits are lifted.
Fawad Murtaza, 19 Jul 2024 12:53
(Image Source: XMG)

XMG introduces EVO 14 / 15 ultrabooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H

Even though the new EVO models do away with the Nvidia dGPU options, XMG is compensating with a solid premium spec package that includes overboost TDPs thanks to high-quality cooling systems, support for 96 GB RAM, Thunderbolt / USB4 connectors with DisplayPort 2.1 mode and a full-size SD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2024 12:00
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 features two M.2 slots for storage expansion. (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 price drops by sizeable 28% for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 3050 SKU

The latest Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 is currently enjoying a deep discount of more than $300 straight from Lenovo. The SKU on sale packs an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU, an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 512 GB of storage.
Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2024 19:53
AMD's Strix Point flagship has been benchmarked on Cinebench R23 (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Cinebench R23 scores surface online

AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has been benchmarked in Cinebench R23. Its single-core core sits between the Core i9-13900HX and Ryzen 9 7945HX, while its multi-core score is slightly below the Ryzen 9 7845HX.
Anil Ganti, 18 Jul 2024 14:46
AMD Radeon 880M is said to be only 23% behind the RTX 3050 40W (Image source: AMD)

Asus confirms AMD Radeon 880M is 15% faster than Radeon 780M in Time Spy

The first AMD Strix Point laptops have landed in China. These systems are from Asus, and the company has given some details on the RDNA 3.5 AMD Radeon 880M iGPU found in the Ryzen AI 9 365. Compared to the Radeon 780M with RDNA 3 architecture, it is said to deliver 15% better performance in Time Spy.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jul 2024 14:24
Fanless server with Nano-BMC interface for advanced remote management (Image Source: SimplyNUC)

Simply NUC readies extremeEDGE fanless mini PC servers with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 8840U processor

Other processor options include the AMD Ryzen embedded V3C18l and the Ryzen 7 7840U. There is support for up to 96 GB LPDDR5-5600 RAM, 24 TB NVMe SSD storage and high-speed internet interfaces like 4x 2.5 GbE, 2x 10 GbE and 4/5G, plus DP 2.1 video outputs.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Jul 2024 14:41
The Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop has a muted, but still gamery design language. (Image source: Florian Glaser / Notebookcheck)

Deal | $420 off Asus TUF A16 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon RX 7700S after 38% price cut in limited time Best Buy deal

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 features the RTX 4060-tier Radeon RX7700S and an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, and comes in at a whopping $679.99 while the deal lasts, making it a stellar option for budget-conscious laptop gamers. The TUF Gaming A16 impressed in our review with a MUX switch, high refresh FreeSync display, and upgradeable RAM and storage.
Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jul 2024 20:50
Only $80 more expensive than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D discounted down to $464.99 for Amazon Prime Day

Now is the time to snipe some deals for the current gen processors, as the next gen Ryzen 9000 processors prepare to make their debut at the end of this month. At $464.99, the Ryzen 9 7950X3D might not be the fastest gaming processor, but it sure seems like a worthy all-rounder.
Bogdan Solca, 16 Jul 2024 14:46
The AMD Radeon 890M iGPU has been tested on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon 890M performs on par with entry-level Ampere dGPU in Geekbench

AMD's flagship iGPU, the Radeon 890M, has shown up on Geekbench. It performs on par with a Turing-based Nvidia dGPU in Vulkan. The benchmark essentially confirms AMD's claims of a 32% performance gap between RDNA 3 and RDNA 3.5
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 18:49
AMD claims RDNA 3.5 iGPU of Ryzen AI HX 9 370 is up to 1.65x better than Intel Arc 8-core iGPU of Core Ultra 9 185H (Image source: AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms up to 32% performance boost for RDNA 3.5 when compared to RDNA 3 at 15W

AMD has shared the performance comparisons of RDNA 3.5 found inside the Strix Point lineup. The new GPU architecture is shown to be 32% better than the RDNA 3 of Hawk Point on the 3DMark Timespy benchmark at 15W. This is a significant improvement for the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Jul 2024 17:22
AMD has published more information about its new laptop CPUs (image via AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD reveals more Strix Point benchmarks and AI-powered features

AMD has shown off some more benchmarks of its Strix Point laptops processors. Overall, it trounces the Snapdragon X Elite and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H in a variety of workloads including gaming, content creation and productivity.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 15:00
AMD's new Zen 5 desktop CPUs are slated to arrive in the coming weeks (image via AMD)

AMD Tech Day | AMD confirms launch date for Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 desktop processors

AMD has shown off some benchmarks of its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9 9900X, Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X. It has also announced its new motherboard chipset names, features and shed light on Zen 5's memory compatibility.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2024 15:00
Geekom AE7 review: NUC mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, DDR5 RAM, modern interfaces and one problem

78% Geekom AE7 review: NUC mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, DDR5 RAM, modern interfaces and one problem

New CPU in a familiar case! The Geekom AE7 mini-PC corresponds to the well-known Intel NUC models, which are now marketed by Asus. An AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is used as the CPU, which promises a lot thanks to its powerful iGPU. The most important thing, however, is the power available for the CPU, which has a significant impact on performance. In this review, we have put the Geekom AE7 through all the benchmarks and the performance of the mini-PC.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 578 g
Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2024 13:33
The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 features an RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 890M iGPU. (Image source: ASUS, AMD, edited)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point APU showcases flagship-beating single-core performance in Geekbench 6

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is one of the two Zen 5 Strix Point APUs that AMD showed in June at Computex. Since the APU’s announcement, pre-release benchmark results have kept popping up. According to the latest Geekbench 6 performance figures, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 performs better than a Core i9-14900HX and Ryzen 9 7945HX3D in the single-core test.
Fawad Murtaza, 14 Jul 2024 01:08
Schenker VIA 14 Pro (M24) review - Compact AMD subnotebook now with Ryzen 8000 and brighter display

85% Schenker VIA 14 Pro (M24) review - Compact AMD subnotebook now with Ryzen 8000 and brighter display

Many ports and good maintenance options. The Schenker VIA 14 Pro has been updated and now comes with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and a brighter IPS display. The manufacturer has also taken the criticism of the dirt-prone casing to heart and now uses a different coating. The extensive connectivity and the two slots for M.2 SSDs have been retained.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jul 2024 22:03
Powerful processor with solid port selection (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 7 14-inch convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, 16 GB RAM and 1 TB storage drops to $649.99

Other highlights include a USB4 port, a microSD card reader and a relatively big 71 Wh battery. This is, however, the IPS LCD touchscreen version, which comes with lower color gamut.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2024 14:17
Higher numbers don't always mean better (Image source: AMD)

AMD gets called out for misleading customers with confusing product names

Linus Tech Tips has called out AMD for misleading customers with confusing product names. In the YouTube video, Linus highlights how AMD and other companies have been trying to make their offerings more appealing with numbers and words that don't accurately reflect the performance the products can offer.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Jul 2024 13:06
Two high-end AMD Zen 5 CPUs have shown up on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and Ryzen 9 9900X debut on Geekbench with near-identical multi-core performance

AMD's upcoming flagship CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X has shown up on Geekbench alongside the 12-core Ryzen 9 9900X. Its multi-core performance is on par with last-gen Zen 4 counterparts, with a 12% improvement in single-core.
Anil Ganti, 12 Jul 2024 10:26
AMD will reportedly release Ryzen 7 8745HS soon (Image source: AMD)

AMD reportedly plans to launch new Hawk Point APU with good price-to-performance ratio

Golden Pig Upgrade, a well-known Weibo tipster, reports that AMD is getting ready to launch a new Hawk Point APU. It will reportedly be called the Ryzen 7 8745HS, and the processor is said to be identical to the Ryzen 7 8845HS but without the XDNA NPU, potentially making it offer a better value than the identical chip.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jul 2024 20:13
The Ryzen 7 9700X has base and boost clocks of 3.8 and 5.5 GHz. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 7 9700X vs Ryzen 7 7700X: Zen 5 chip showcases strong 14% gain over Zen 4 CPU in single-core Geekbench 6 benchmark

Rumored to cost similar to the Ryzen 7 7700X, the 8-core Ryzen 7 9700X based on the Zen 5 architecture has appeared on Geekbench and the results are impressive, at least when it comes to the single-core performance. According to the leaked benchmark results, the Ryzen 7 9700X enjoys a double-digit single-threaded and a moderate multi-threaded gain over its predecessor.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jul 2024 12:02
The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has dropped to a new low price on Amazon. (Image source: Notebookcheck/Sebastian Bade)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X price drops to new low in Amazon deal - 46% off and cheaper than Ryzen 5 7600 non-X counterpart

The impressively fast AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 46% off on Amazon, making it cheaper than the vanilla Ryzen 5 7600 and bringing it to its lowest price ever. The Ryzen 5 7600X impresses with performance on-par with much newer CPUs, making it a top-notch budget build powerhouse.
Julian van der Merwe, 10 Jul 2024 01:11
Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT

84% Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT review: Compact gaming mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Radeon RX 7600M XT

High-end CPU meets mid-range GPU! The Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT impresses with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and the Radeon RX 7600M XT graphics card. With this combination, the compact mini-PC offers first-class performance for demanding applications and gaming, according to the manufacturer. In this review with numerous measurements and benchmarks, we take a closer look at whether the mini-PC can also achieve this in everyday use.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, Radeon RX 7600M XT, 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 Jul 2024 16:27

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