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Confusingly, the Dell Inspiron 14 7415 and Inspiron 14 5410 are the same laptop

We're not sure if a different processor and color are enough to justify a completely different model name between the two visually identical models. For shoppers, this can be more confusing than it needs to be when researching lap...

Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2021 18:19

Newegg has the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X on sale for US$368 with free shipping (Image: AMD)

CPU deal: Get the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X for its lowest price to date

If your gaming rig is due for a CPU upgrade, this latest deal on the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800X may be worth a look, especially since it is quite likely that the chip shortage will keep prices high for the foreseeable future.

Enrico Frahn, 24 Sep 2021 18:54

The upcoming AMD - MediaTek notebook processors could compete with Apple's M models.

AMD and MediaTek rumored to form joint venture focusing on notebook SoCs

Rumor has it that the joint venture would focus on notebook SoCs with integrated Wi-Fi 6, 5G and high bandwidth wired controllers. AMD could also be looking to use future MediaTek custom ARM cores in combination with RDNA graphics...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Sep 2021 14:31

Older AMD GPUs can soon support raytracing on Linux with a free to download open source driver (Image: AMD)

Older AMD GPUs get raytracing support on Linux via open source driver

Thanks to a very productive community that is working diligently on an open source driver for the alternative operating system Linux, older AMD graphics cards are about to receive raytracing support in the near future.

Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 22:40

The first mini convertible from GPD (Image Source: GPD)

New renders showcase convertible design for the upcoming GPD Pocket 3 mini laptop

The schematics posted a few days ago teased the modular port design, and the new renders now reveal that the Pocket 3 is actually a 2-in-1 laptop that includes a stylus. GPD's tweets are also suggesting that the Pocket 3 will come...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2021 19:25

The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 will feature a 144Hz screen

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 to be launched in China on September 26; high-refresh-rate display teased

Honor has confirmed that it will unveil the MagicBook Pro 16 in China on September 26. The laptop will ship with a 144Hz screen and a few other upgrades, such as 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor...

Anil Ganti, 23 Sep 2021 16:49

Valve answers the burning questions. (Image Source: Valve)

Valve reveals more Steam Deck features in updated FAQ

Notable features include non-Steam game compatibility for Proton, ext4 and exFAT file system support for the SD cards, user-accessible BIOS with multi-boot option along with SD card OS boot, plus PC game controller mode through Re...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2021 15:57

The cheapest RDNA 2 graphics card to date will launch on October 13. (Image source: VideoCardz)

Latest AMD Radeon RX 6600 leak points to an October 13 launch with 28 CUs and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM

According to a leak from a reliable source, AMD plans to release its next RDNA 2-based graphics card in a few weeks. The Radeon RX 6600 will be the cheapest offering in AMD's current product stack, but with only slightly worse spe...

Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 20:51

Xiaomi launches the Redmi G (2021). (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop launched: Powerful Intel and AMD Ryzen CPU options, and starting at the equivalent of US$880

Xiaomi has now announced the launch of its second-gen affordable gaming laptop, the Redmi G (2021), in China. The Redmi G (2021) arrives with the options of an 11th gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, and with a starting price tag that ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2021 08:29

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G2 AMD finally offers similar features as the Intel model - almost

The story of AMD CPUs in Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops is a story of inequality. AMD systems were disadvantaged from the beginning, particularly in the displays. Finally Lenovo has remedied this disparity, so there's not much missing ...

Benjamin Herzig, 21 Sep 2021 21:01

Inconclusive results, but Alder Lake does appear to be faster at least for 1440p gaming.

Intel i9-12900K Alder Lake CPU tested in Ashes of the Singularity, results suggest significant gains over AMD’s Ryzen 9 5950X

AotS might not be a popular benchmarking tool due to its convoluted results, yet its reliance on CPU power seems to be great for highlighting Intel's Alder Lake performance. It is still unclear if the i9-12900K benefits from some ...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Sep 2021 17:44

Redmi G (2021) official teaser pits it against the Lenovo Legion 5 and Asus TUF A15 gaming laptops ahead of launch

Xiaomi has now released a new teaser showing the upcoming Redmi G (2021) compared to what would be its closest rivals, the Lenovo Legion 5 and Asus TUF A15. As expected, the Redmi gaming laptop looks to have an advantage. On paper...

Ricci Rox, 21 Sep 2021 11:01

Prices of current desktop graphics cards are on the rise again. (Image source: Digital Foundry)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 graphics card prices are on the rise again in September

The prices of current AMD and NVIDIA desktop graphics cards are continuing to move away from MSRP, having bottomed out in July. Both the RX 6000 and RTX 30 series are now selling for around 1.7x MSRP, with second-hand prices remai...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2021 21:18

The Navi 33-based RX 7700 XT could offer more performance than the current RX 6900 XT. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31 MCM to feature 256-bit GDDR6 memory, Navi 33 expected to outperform RX 6900 XT at ~US$450; Nvidia RTX 4090 AD102 to use 384-bit GDDR6X

The upcoming AMD RDNA 3 Navi 31-based RX 7900 XT will be based on a 5 nm + 6 nm MCM and could use a 256-bit memory bus but stick to GDDR5 VRAM. Navi 33 (RX 7700 XT) will be a 6 nm monolithic die with 128-bit GDDR6 VRAM and offer m...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Sep 2021 09:36

The Redmi G (2021) will feature dual 12 V fans. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi G (2021): More details of upcoming Xiaomi gaming laptop revealed by company

Xiaomi is set to release a second-gen product in its Redmi G gaming laptop series. The Redmi G (2021) will launch on September 22 and the company has now revealed some details of the laptop's cooling hardware and display via a ser...

Ricci Rox, 18 Sep 2021 23:13

Desktop ARM processors from AMD soon? (Image Source: Boot Sequence on Youtube)

AMD ready to diversify its portfolio with ARM-based chips

Some AMD customers are asking for ARM-based processors, and AMD is willing to fulfill this demand. Moreover, AMD seems to be open to explore other architectures like RISC-V, as well. It is not yet clear what markets would benefit ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Sep 2021 20:02

The XMG APEX 17 M21 has a 144 Hz and 17.3-inch display. (Image source: XMG)

XMG APEX 17 M21: 17.3-inch gaming laptop launches with up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX and an RTX 3070

XMG has unveiled the APEX 17 M21, the APEX 15 M21's bigger sibling. The APEX 17 M21 is configurable with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 64 GB of RAM. The machine supports HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort ...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 13:18

The XMG APEX 15 M21 has plenty of ports, including HDMI 2.1. (Image source: XMG)

XMG APEX 15 M21 arrives with modern AMD Ryzen and NVIDIA GeForce hardware

The XMG APEX 15 M21 has arrived with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. The 15.6-inch laptop starts at €1,439 and is freely configurable up to nearly €5,000. The XMG APEX 15 M21 will start shipping in Octo...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2021 13:08

The Redmi G (2021) will feature an RTX 3060 and an AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU. (Source: Redmi)

Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop officially confirmed for a GeForce RTX 3060 and AMD Ryzen CPU

Redmi is set to launch its second-gen gaming laptop, the Redmi G (2021) on September 22. The company has now confirmed that the laptop will feature an AMD CPU and an Nvidia GPU, a decision that should see the Redmi G (2021) handil...

Ricci Rox, 16 Sep 2021 11:03

Honor has refreshed the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 with Ryzen 5 5500U APUs. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors

Honor has unveiled refreshed versions of the MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15, two relatively inexpensive laptops. The MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 retain the designs of their predecessors but gain AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processors. Both...

Alex Alderson, 15 Sep 2021 17:21

The Exynos 2200 should deliver impressive peak performance. (Source: Samsung)

Official Exynos 2200 details purportedly revealed in new leak as the Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped for a more powerful version of the chipset

A new leak claims to reveal the official details of Samsung's upcoming flagship SoC, the Exynos 2200. This new leak essentially confirms significantly better peak performance than current-gen SoCs like the Snapdragon 888 and Exyno...

Ricci Rox, 15 Sep 2021 13:22

The second major system software update for the PS5 drops on September 15. (Image: Sony)

Sony's eagerly awaited PS5 update with M.2 SSD support will drop on 15 September

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is finally getting its eagerly awaited update that will bring with it support for its currently dormant M.2 SSD internal drive bay. The update also includes some other goodies with 3D audio support being added...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Sep 2021 12:07

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p reviewed: A universal laptop with trade-offs

Gaming laptops are powerful, but they're often loud, hot, power-hungry, and not very portable. Multimedia laptops frequently lack the necessary performance for demanding games. The ThinkBook 16p attempts to strike a balance, and i...

Christian Hintze, 15 Sep 2021 01:06

XFX Speedster MERC 308 AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Desktop GPU (8 GB)

The perfect 1080p GPU? After releasing all of its high-end RDNA 2 products, AMD has moved on to the mid-range GPUs. Read our review to learn if the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the perfec...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, 15 Sep 2021 00:51

Lenovo's Gaming Laptop Legion 5 15 G6 convinces with Ryzen CPU and the fastest RTX 3060

Thanks to the combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and the very powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, Lenovo's Legion 5 15 offers plenty of performance. Gamers will also appreciate the responsive 165 Hz display and multi-zone keyboard i...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Sep 2021 00:08

Intel’s upcoming Alder Lake chips could feature better stock cooling thanks to the inclusion of “Laminar” fans (Image source: Intel)

Tipster hints that Intel Alder Lake CPUs might ship with new bundled Laminar series coolers

Tipster @ayxerious outed a PowerPoint slide that indicates that Intel may release a new “Laminar” lineup of bundled CPU fans alongside its Alder Lake CPU chips.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Sep 2021 15:45

The Exynos 2200 looks promising. (Source: The Verge)

Details of the Exynos 2200 revealed as Geekbench listing shows performance merely on par with the Snapdragon 888

The Exynos 2200 has now surfaced on Geekbench for the first time. The Geekbench listing, apparently run on a Galaxy S22+, reveals CPU performance merely on par with the outgoing Snapdragon 888. Finer details of the chip make for e...

Ricci Rox, 13 Sep 2021 08:55

NVIDIA will replace the GeForce RTX 30 SUPER series quickly. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 SUPER and GeForce RTX 40 series rumoured to both launch in 2022; AMD RDNA 3 cards arriving during Lovelace release window

Rumour has it that NVIDIA is planning to release two new GeForce RTX generations in 2022, leaving the GeForce RTX 30 series as the only option for a while yet. Reputedly, NVIDIA's RTX 30 SUPER 'Ampere Refresh' will debut first, an...

Alex Alderson, 09 Sep 2021 15:02

14-inch Walmart EVOO laptop with AMD Ryzen 5, 1080p display, and 8 GB of RAM on sale for $349 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | 14-inch Walmart EVOO laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 on sale for $349 USD, blows most cheap models out of the water

For grade school students or simple at-home multimedia playback, this subnotebook can provide more power than the usual Core i3, Celeron, or Atom without needing to break the bank or look like an eyesore.

Allen Ngo, 09 Sep 2021 04:15

A new Xbox Series S variant with upgraded hardware could be launched in 2022

Rumour | Microsoft could launch an upgraded Xbox Series S in 2022; Xbox Series X to follow suit in 2023

YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead has heard from his sources that Microsoft has a new Xbox Series S in store for us. It is slated to use an APU based on TSMC's 6N node, which will ship with additional CUs. The console will allegedly hi...

Anil Ganti, 09 Sep 2021 00:00

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro features a Ryzen 7 5800H up to 80 W TDP. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 16 launched with 80 W AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 options

Lenovo has upgraded its Yoga Slim 7 Pro offerings to AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 Cezanne APUs and optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics. Lenovo said that the Ryzen 7 5800H in the Yoga Slim 7 Pro can be configured to operate at an 80 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Sep 2021 08:43

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon is now available with AMD Ryzen 5000 offerings. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces Yoga Slim 7 Carbon powered by AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs, optional MX450 graphics, and 14-inch QHD+ OLED display starting from €1,099

Lenovo has launched the Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, an AMD Ryzen 5000 version of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon that was based on Intel Tiger Lake. The Yoga Slim 7 Carbon features a dedicated Nvidia MX450 GPU (optional), 14-inch QHD+ OLED displa...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Sep 2021 07:58

The Chuwi RZBOX is compact but still has a 45 W APU. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi RZBOX revealed with an AMD Ryzen 9 4900H in a tiny case

The Chuwi RZBOX measures just 19.15 x 19.15 x 6.09 mm, and yet it contains an AMD Ryzen 9 4900H, a 45 W APU. The RZBOX will start at about US$500 and will be available with 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 08 Sep 2021 00:14

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH with Ryzen 5000: Mid-range laptop almost reaches high-end level

High-end laptops are often exciting, innovative, and high-quality. However, not many users are willing to spend several thousand Euros for a laptop. This makes upper mid-range laptops like the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH interestin...

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Sep 2021 22:29

More substantial price slashing coming in November? (Image Source: AMD)

AMD lowers prices on its Ryzen 5000 desktop processors

UK and Europe are getting bigger discounts compared to the U.S. market, but overall, we are looking at 10-20% price slashes across the board, with one exception - the Ryzen 9 5900X model is considerably overpriced on Amazon U.S. f...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2021 20:09

A leaked render of the Galaxy Tab S8. (Image: @UniverseIce)

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to favor Exynos 2200 over Snapdragon 898 for extra graphics boost to tackle iPad Pro

Samsung is tipped to fit its forthcoming Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with its vaunted Exynos 2200 SoC. The chip features a mobile AMD RDNA2 GPU with real-time ray tracing support which could give it the necessary muscle to tackle Apple’s ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Sep 2021 14:31

The ElitMini X500 has a Ryzen 7 5700G APU and at least 16 GB of RAM. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM EliteMini X500 goes up for pre-order with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G APU from US$859

MINISFORUM has started selling the EliteMini X500, just days after it teased the mini-PC. The EliteMini X500 has a Ryzen 7 5700G, a powerful desktop APU that is a rarity for mini-PCs. The EliteMini X500 starts at US$859 with 16 GB...

Alex Alderson, 06 Sep 2021 16:57

AMD's Rembrandt Ryzen 6000 family is named after the famous Dutch Golden Age artist. (Image source: AMD/rembrandtdatabase - edited)

AMD Rembrandt allegedly in production: Ryzen 6000 with Zen 3+ cores and RDNA 2 iGPU could do a "Tiger Lake" on Cezanne

Details about AMD’s upcoming Rembrandt series of processors, also known as Ryzen 6000, have been leaked on Twitter. New information concerns the mass production status of the Ryzen 6000 APUs, while another source has indicated tha...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2021 11:20

The Galaxy S21 series offered the Exynos 2100 in most regions. (Source: NextPit)

Galaxy S22: Samsung tipped to use the Snapdragon 898 in most markets outside Europe

The Galaxy S22 series will showcase the much-awaited Exynos 2200 in all its glory next year but it appears most buyers of the lineup will get the Snapdragon 898 instead, with a new leak tipping only European models of the phones t...

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 21:35

The Exynos 2200 will power the Galaxy S22 in some regions. (Source: The Verge)

The Exynos 2200 and its mRDNA AMD GPU show 25% performance throttling by third round of benchmark tests

The Exynos 2200 will debut on the Galaxy S22 series next year. The chipset has now been benchmarked, and shows some noteworthy throttling by the third round of benchmarks, with performance dropping by up to 25%.

Ricci Rox, 05 Sep 2021 21:31

The Apple M1 SoC managed to beat the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX in the majority of the benchmarks. (Image source: Apple/AMD/Max Tech - edited)

Merciless Apple M1 Mac mini takes AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Mini PC to pieces in benchmark obstacle course

The M1 Mac mini has been pitted against the Ryzen 9 5900HX-powered EliteMini HX90 in a clash of processor titans. While the Apple M1 couldn’t completely overpower the AMD Zen 3 part in every single benchmark, it was clearly domina...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2021 11:36

The GeForce RTX 3050 may be terrible, but this $699 USD Dell G15 laptop sale makes it actually worth considering (Source: Dell)

Deal | The GeForce RTX 3050 may be terrible, but this $699 USD Dell G15 laptop sale makes it actually worth considering

The RTX 3050 is ultimately a budget graphics card meaning users shouldn't be paying anything more than budget prices. For $700 USD, the Dell G15 is a decent alternative to older GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti laptops.

Allen Ngo, 04 Sep 2021 05:38

The PrimeMini Connect is a fanless mini-PC with plenty of ports. (Image source: Prime Computer)

PrimeMini Connect: Passively cooled mini-PC launches with an AMD Ryzen processor and customisation options

Prime Computer has launched another mini-PC, the PrimeMini Connect. The device is fanless, has an AMD Ryzen Embedded processor and can be configured with multiple parts.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 20:58

The Gigabyte Radeon RX 6600 EAGLE should be one of many RX 6600 cards to arrive later this year. (Image source: VideoCardz)

AMD Radeon RX 6600 marketing assets leak ahead of the card's expected announcement this month

The Radeon RX 6600 has appeared online again, over a month after the RX 6600 XT arrived. The leaked marketing assets confirm not only 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM for the Navi 23 XL card, but also its PCB size relative to the RX 6600 XT.

Alex Alderson, 03 Sep 2021 20:30