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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 gAMD 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.
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 kgDeal | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 kgFanless AMD Ryzen 5 8500G mini PC available for pre-orders in Japan, Ryzen 5 8600G and Ryzen 7 8700G options also listed
Japanese retailer Oliospec is pre-selling the Ryzen 5 8500G mini PCs at just above $1,000. The Streacom FC8 fanless case is on the expensive side, but it manages to keep the processor at 75°C under load. Oliospec also provides a ASRock B650i Lightning WiFi motherboard with 32 GB DDR5-6000 RAM and 1 TB SSD storage.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5 CPU overtakes Intel's flagship Core i9-14900KS in leaked single-core benchmark
The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with its 6x Zen 5 cores and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz is the least powerful member of the Zen 5 family. However, even with its 6 cores, the CPU could overtake the Intel Core i9-14900KS in single-core workloads per a valid Geekbench 6 benchmark result.
Beelink SER8 PC review: Mac Mini-inspired design with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
Best mini PC from Beelink to date. The SER8 brings about the biggest redesign we've seen for the SER series. Its new Apple-like appearance definitely exudes professionalism without costing an arm and a leg.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, Radeon 780M, 776 gLenovo Legion Go gets even better with AMD FSR 3.1 and frame generation
The recently announced AMD FSR 3.1 is now available on Lenovo Legion Go. When paired with frame generation, the gaming handheld now enjoys about 2x FPS boost and even higher when FSR is dialed to the performance mode.
Linglong foldable keyboard PC packs AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and 60 Wh battery
A Chinese PC maker called Linglong has introduced a new compact computer that isn't like any other mini PC out there. It's a foldable keyboard that has a full-fledged PC inside. The specs are powerful as well, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U with up to 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. It even has a 60 Wh battery and a built-in trackpad.
Steam Deck gets massive performance boost with AMD FSR 3.1 and frame generation
AMD FSR 3.1 with frame generation has landed on Steam Deck. With this, the gaming handheld has seen a massive boost in performance on the supporting titles. For example, on Spider-Man Remastered at 720p and medium settings, ETA Prime showed a jump from around 45 FPS to about 75 FPS.
Insider reveals AMD nearly bought Nvidia, but Jensen Huang killed the deal
A former AMD engineer, Hemant Mohapatra, recently revealed that AMD had almost bought Nvidia. The ex-employee says that the deal fell through because Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, didn't want to sell unless he became the CEO of the merged company.
GMK NucBox M6 review: A balanced mini PC for under $300
Midrange Zen 3+ for cheap. You don't need the latest and greatest for most HTPC builds. The two-year old AMD Ryzen CPU is sufficient for common tasks while costing half as much as Zen 4 options.
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, Radeon 660M, 526 gGeekom AX7 Pro launches as powerful mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9
The Geekom AX7 Pro is a new mini PC from the brand, and it seems to be just a different variant of the AX8 Pro that was recently released. While the latter came with the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, the newer compact computer sports the Ryzen 9 7940HS.
Cybertruck mini PC Xyber XPC launches soon with high-end specs
Previously teased at Computex 2024, the Xyber XPC is now inching towards being a real product. The mini PC is set to be available with AMD Hawk Point and Strix Point Ryzen 7 processors, but what really makes it unique is the Cybertruck chassis. The system even has all the doors, trunk, and bonnet opening like the real EV.
Employee reveals AMD was close to bankruptcy, but PlayStation 4 helped avoid it
PlayStation 4 is one of the most successful consoles Sony has released. Renato Fragale, AMD's current Sr. Director of OEM Consumer & Gaming Client Business, says this success has also saved AMD from bankruptcy.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 160 makes Geekbench debut with intriguing CPU core configuration
A new AMD CPU has popped up on Geekbench. It is called the Ryzen AI 7 PRO 160 and it comes with 8 CPU cores in a 3+5 configuration.
Firebat Z8 launches as cheap mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
AMD Strix Point systems are nearly here, but the Hawk Point products are still rolling out. Among the recently launched ones is the Firebat Z8, a mini PC that features the Ryzen 7 8845HS, and its barebone variant costs only CNY 1,999 in China (about $275).
Asus confirms delayed launch of AMD Ryzen AI 300 series laptops
The AMD Ryzen AI 300 series laptops are over the horizon. Over the last few weeks, there have been a couple of leaks pointing to different launch dates. Asus has now confirmed that the launch event for its next-gen AMD laptops has been rescheduled to July 17.
New AMD Zen 6 leak reveals Medusa Point for laptops alongside possible AM5 Medusa Halo APUs
While Zen 5 CPUs are yet to hit the market, Moore’s Law is Dead has already started divulging significant details regarding Zen 6. The leaker claims that the architecture could manifest in the form of “Medusa Point” for high-end notebooks, “Medusa Ridge” for desktop AM5 platform, and “Medusa Halo” possibly for both gaming notebooks and desktops.
Update | AOOSTAR GEM13 mini PC debuts with Hawk Point AMD Ryzen 7 and eGPU support
AOOSTAR has launched the GEM13 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, a powerful CPU from the Hawk Point lineup. While there's no OCuLink port that some of the high-end gaming mini computers come with, it has USB4, which makes it gain eGPU support. It hasn't launched in global markets yet, but it can be imported at a starting price of $629.99.
Lenovo laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 pops up on Geekbench
A Lenovo laptop powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has popped up on Geekbench. The system scored 2,544 points in the single-core test and 12,745 in the multi-core test. These benchmark scores are lower than expected, but given that it’s one of the early benchmark results, it could be because of low optimization or power limitation.
Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 with RTX 4060 and OLED display sees massive 38% price drop to new record low
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 14 with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU and a 14.5-inch OLED display is currently enjoying a big discount of 38%. Thanks mainly to its solid performance and awesome display, the Legion Slim 5 14 is a stellar machine that is highly rated by both fans and media alike.
Genesis Cube debuts as first mini PC with 80W AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
A Chinese company called Metaphyuni has launched Genesis Cube in China. While it may seem like any other mini PC with a powerful AMD processor, it's the first to feature the Ryzen 7 8845HS with an 80W TDP mode. This mode prioritizes performance over noise and should make this system perform better than any other similarly-equipped mini computer.
Deal | Budget-friendly HP Envy x360 14 convertible with Ryzen 5 8640HS, 1,200p touchscreen drops below $500
The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 features an AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS processor, 16 GB of memory, as well as a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and it's currently discounted to just under $500 at Best Buy. However, sacrifices have been made when it comes to the screen's maximum brightness (300 nits) in addition to connectivity, as there are no USB 4 ports.
AMD FSR 3.1 launched: frame generation feature also works on Nvidia GeForce RTX and Intel Arc GPUs
Starting with FSR 3.1, AMD is separating frame generation from image upscaling. This means that older GPUs from Nvidia as well as Intel's Arc GPUs can now benefit from frame generation in select games.
MSI Titan 18 Pro variant listed in China with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and a hefty price tag
MSI has unveiled the world's second laptop powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. It appears to be a China-only SKU and features 32 GB RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a 240 Hz IPS panel.
AMD Strix Point launch reportedly delayed by two weeks
A new leak from Weibo says Ryzen AI laptops could be delayed by two weeks. Instead of launching on July 14, they will now hit shelves on July 28.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 vs Ryzen 7 7840U: Preliminary Strix Point APU performance tests reveal notable multi-core and IPC gain
AMD has promised that the Zen 5 CPU architecture brings a substantial performance uplift over Zen 4, meaning the Strix APUs could be quite powerful. Somewhat in line with Team Red’s claims, a recent performance analysis of a pre-production machine powered by the Ryzen AI 9 365 has shown that the APU does offer notably better performance than the Zen 3 and Zen 4 CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X could get a last-minute TDP boost before launch
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X could be allowed to operate at a higher wattage than initially announced. Wccftech's sources indicate the chip's TDP could be increased to 120 Watts from 65 Watts.
AMD looking to improve texture compression with AI-powered algorithm
Team Red will present its new "Neural Texture Block Compression" next week at an event in London. The AI-powered method seems to be an alternative for Nvidia's "Random-Access Neural Compression of Material Textures" that has not yet seen actual implementation.
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