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AMD's Zen 4-based desktop processors will reportedly ship with a maximum of 16 cores and up to 170W TDP

Multiple sources have confirmed that AMD's next-generation Zen 4 processors will limit the core count to 16 on the top model (Ryzen 9 6950X), which has a maximum TDP of 170W. The remaining SKUs are said to be rated at 120W, 105W, ...

Anil Ganti, 14 Jul 2021 16:58

Allegedly, AMD will replace its Threadripper 3000 processors next month. (Image source: Onur Binay)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series to arrive in August with up to 64 cores

According to rumours, AMD plans to refresh its Threadripper series next month, thereby replacing current Threadripper 3000 SKUs. Threadripper 5000 processors will take their place, with up to 64 cores based on AMD's Zen 3 architec...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jul 2021 19:29

Raptor Lake is the potential successor to Intel Alder Lake (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s Alder Lake and Raptor Lake parts get a SATA PCH compliance listing

Tipster @KOMACHI_ENSAKA spotted an Intel filing on the SATA-IO website highlighting PCH compliance for both Alder Lake and 13th-gen Raptor Lake parts. This is one of the earliest appearances of Intel’s post-Alder Lake platform, an...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Jul 2021 20:07

AMD 4700S Desktop Kit. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD 4700S Desktop Kit: Defective PlayStation 5 SoC set to grace over 80 mini-ITX designs

AMD has now confirmed that the 4700S Desktop Kit will be coming to 80+ designs in the coming days. The AMD 4700S is an SoC that is pretty much similar to the one found in the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S but comes with the RD...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jul 2021 13:39

The new Alpha models should see sub-$1,000 MSRPs. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI announces Delta 15 and Alpha 15 / 17 budget-friendly gaming laptops with AMD Radeon RX 6700M / 6600M GPUs

MSI is adding a new Delta series with slim and light design that can be equipped with a Ryzen 9 5900HX processor and a Radeon 6700M GPU, while also introducing a redesigned Alpha series with improved cooling and processor options ...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jul 2021 20:43

Cheap RTX 3060 cards for everyone. (Image Source: HKEPC)

Chinese cryptominers are dumping all GPUs before the Ethereum hard fork, Nvidia RTX 3060 cards for as low as $270

Everyone saw the GPU dump coming, as the Ethereum Proof of Stake plan was set into motion two years ago, but Chinese cryptominers are forced to dump their GPUs earlier, since the local government is cracking down hard on any crypt...

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jul 2021 20:13

We may never be able to purchase the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Reference Design, unfortunately. (Image source: VideoCardz)

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT launch date emerges; RX 5700 XT performance for US$399

According to multiple reports, AMD plans to release the RX 6600 XT for US$399, putting the Navi 23 card in the firing line of NVIDIA and the RTX 3060 Ti. A possible launch date for the RX 6600 XT has been mooted, too.

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2021 14:31

A leaker finds signs of a Ryzen 7 5800H-powered Lenovo Legion 5 with Radeon RX 6600M graphics

Units of the Lenovo Legion 5 gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor are out there already. They tend to have RTX 3000-series graphics; however, a reliable leaker has turned up a variant with the Radeon RX 6600M card in...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jul 2021 21:23

AMD Ryzen 5000 chips are still proving to be popular with desktop PC builders. (Image source: AMD/Mindfactory - edited)

Ryzen 5000 makes Intel's Rocket Lake look like a paper launch in latest Mindfactory data but overall AMD CPU sales also hit new low

AMD has punished Intel in the latest set of Mindfactory sales data, with Vermeer Ryzen 5000 chips like the Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 5 5600X helping make Rocket Lake look like a paper launch. However, overall CPU sales figures for T...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jul 2021 18:24

The ZenBook Pro 15 will soon be available with Cezanne-H processors and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU. (Image source: ASUS via Bauer)

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 appears at retailers with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a 4K OLED display

ASUS is planning to release a new ZenBook Pro 15 with an OLED display. The ZenBook Pro 15 will also feature AMD Ryzen 5000H series processors and a current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU. The machine, which has been spotted in C...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2021 15:29

The new MSI Bravo 15 is heavier than last year's model. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Bravo 15 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 5000H CPUs; last-generation Radeon RX GPU remains

MSI has upgraded the Bravo 15, a popular 15-inch gaming laptop that it released last year. The new Bravo 15 features Ryzen 5000H processors and is bulkier, thanks to a refined cooling solution. Unfortunately, MSI has stuck with la...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2021 00:46

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 series will be available in two variants. (Image source: VideoCardz)

PowerColor confirms that AMD is on the verge of announcing the Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT

PowerColor has done AMD's work for it. While AMD is yet to reveal the Radeon RX 6600 series, PowerColor's website reflects that both the RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT are on the horizon. AMD teased that it would announce the RX 6600 seri...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 19:44

The RX 6000 and RTX 30 series are steadily becoming more affordable. (Image source: Digital Foundry)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series prices continue their slump at retailers and in the second-hand market

The prices of AMD Radeon RX 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series cards have been falling rapidly in the last few months. While both series remain above MSRP, GeForce RTX 30 cards are now two times cheaper in Germany than they wer...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jul 2021 19:41

NVIDIA’s solution delivers somewhat better image quality in the game at lower resolutions but was substantially harder to implement (Image source: NVIDIA

Edge of Eternity JRPG developer talks about DLSS and FSR implementations, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of both

In a conversation with WCCFTech, Midgar Studio’s Jeremy Zeler-Maury discussed the differences between FSR and DLSS in Edge of Eternity, one of only two games that currently implements both upscaling techniques.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Jul 2021 23:04

Intel has made some small but significant gains in Steam's latest hardware survey. (Image source: Intel/Steam - edited)

AMD takes a hit in Steam's latest processor usage survey partly thanks to cut-price Intel Comet Lake CPUs

Intel has finally managed to reverse the trend in regard to Steam’s monthly report on processor usage. AMD has taken lumps out of Team Blue’s share for month after month, but the latest hardware survey from the gaming platform ind...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jul 2021 13:52

Dell Alienware m15 R5 will be down to only $1180 USD with AMD Zen 3 CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and 165 Hz 3 ms display for July 4th weekend (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Dell Alienware m15 R5 will be down to only $1180 USD with AMD Zen 3 CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and 165 Hz 3 ms display for July 4th weekend

The deal will go live on July 2 at 11 AM EST. Users may want to expand the limited 256 GB drive with an internal or external solution for storing more games.

Allen Ngo, 02 Jul 2021 00:51

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT may have a single fan and an 8-pin power connector. (Image source: VideoCardz)

Leaked render shows the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT as a single-fan graphics card; 8-pin power connector confirmed

AMD claimed that it would announce the Radeon RX 6600 XT in the first half of 2021. While the card remains unreleased, a render of it has leaked, matching a slide that AMD showcased earlier this year.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 00:44

The AMD 4700S has a PlayStation 5 SoC with its APU disabled. (Image source: @disclosuzen)

AMD 4700S Desktop Kit: A mini-PC with the processor from a PlayStation 5

AMD has introduced a new desktop kit based on its Zen 2 architecture. The kit is particularly exciting because of its AMD 4700S, a processor from the Sony PlayStation 5.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2021 16:30

A revised AYA NEO is already in the works. (Image source: AYA)

AYA NEO: AYA outlines hardware upgrades for second batch consoles and starts accepting orders outside of Indiegogo

AYA has detailed what upgrades it will be bringing to the AYA NEO before sending it out to more backers. The company has already delivered consoles to over 500 backers and has sampled a revised docking station. All these changes w...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2021 18:02

Specs on specs: the ultimate Asus Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14 comparison table

Asus has some work to do on its older Zephyrus G14 design if it hopes to overshadow the newer, slimmer, faster, and arguably better Razer Blade 14. Here are all the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2021 17:22

Exynos 2200(?) is expected to launch in July. (Image Source: Samsung)

Upcoming Samsung Exynos SoC with AMD RDNA2 GPU is 53% faster than the Exynos 2100 in 3DMark Wild Life

This is the A77 core variant and it still lags behind the Apple A14 by almost 150 points. There should be an A78 variant that could dethrone the A14; however, Apple is ready to launch the A15 this fall, so the Exynos supremacy wil...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2021 20:51

Always check for the rank and chip configuration. (Image Source: Lenovo Forums)

Beware of the single rank x16 RAM kits sneaked in some laptop models! The 1Rx16 modules have significantly lower bandwidth compared to the 1Rx8 variants

The more bank groups a memory module has, the higher the bandwidth is. Contrary to what the naming convention may suggest, the single rank x8 modules have twice as many bank groups compared to the single rank x16 variants. Laptop ...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2021 19:56

Upcoming HP Pavilion Aero 13 promises Windows 11 upgradeability, weighs less than 1 kg, and is powered by the latest AMD Zen 3 processors

HP is taking some risks with its budget Pavilion series by toying with different aspect ratios and offering higher resolution displays approaching 2.5k. The manufacturer is even showing a preference for AMD instead of the usual In...

Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2021 16:04

Microsoft will make Windows 11 available to older processors. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft reacts to AMD and Intel supported processors by expanding testing to Zen 1 and 7th Generation Core families

Windows 11 has some relatively punitive system requirements, to the extent that the OS does not support over a dozen Surface devices that run Windows 10. Microsoft has now come round to the idea of testing Windows 11 on Zen 1 and ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:43

Deal | The Walmart EVOO laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is on sale for $349 USD to be one of the fastest laptops in its price range

There's very little reason to settle for a slow Intel Celeron or Atom when the significantly faster AMD Ryzen Zen 2 series can be found for a similar price.

Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2021 19:38

The new Alienware m15 is better with AMD Ryzen CPU

Alienware offers its new m15 either with AMD Ryzen or Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, but the AMD model offers a better price-performance ratio and the more efficient CPU.

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2021 22:00

Android apps will work on Windows 11 seemingly regardless of the architecture powering it. (Image source: Dell/Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11: Android apps will run on computers with AMD, ARM and Intel processors

Microsoft will not restrict Android app emulation to Intel processors on Windows 11. Instead, the next generation of Windows will be capable of running Android apps on ARM and AMD-based processors. Sideloading remains an unanswere...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 18:50

Fully-loaded Dell Insprion 15 with AMD Ryzen 7, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD down to $699 USD (Source: Dell)

Deal | Fully-loaded Dell Insprion 15 with AMD Ryzen 7, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD down to $699 USD

The jack-of-all trades Inspiron system should be a solid budget buy for general users and students who frequently travel, work, game, and edit because of the fast Ryzen 7 5700U CPU.

Allen Ngo, 25 Jun 2021 06:23

AMD's RDNA3 GPUs are expected to launch in mid-2022. (Image Source: Tech Inspection)

AMD RDNA3 GPUs rumored to steal the performance crown from Nvidia Hopper in mid-2022 due to massive Infinity Cache improvements

Previous leaks were already suggesting that the RDNA3 GPUs should be more than twice as fast as the current RX 6800 XT models thanks to the multi-chip module approach, but fresh rumors now claim that the impressive raster and ray ...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jun 2021 21:16

It may take a while for current-generation graphics cards to get anywhere close to their MSRPs. (Image source: Forbes)

AMD Radeon RX 6000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series cards are finally starting to drop from their inflated prices

Finding AMD or NVIDIA's latest desktop graphics cards at reasonable prices has been almost impossible since their launch. Not only has their scarcity pushed prices to insane levels, but it has also inflated the re-sale value of ol...

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2021 19:52

Should Razer release an Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake-H version of the Blade 14?

Had Razer played it safe by sticking with Intel instead of jumping to AMD, the Blade 14 would have more than likely supported PCIe 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and the Razer Core X series of eGPU docking stations.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2021 18:41

Easy implementation could help propel FSR to greater popularity (Image source: AMD)

FidelityFX Super Resolution took Forspoken devs just a single day to implement

Luminous Studios’ Takeshi Aramaki spoke about the benefits of leverage AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution technology. Alongside praise for FSR’s image quality, Aramaki stated that it took the Luminous team just a single day to impl...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Jun 2021 14:16

The DeskMini Max is designed for workstation-grade mini PCs. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces DeskMini Max barebone mini PC system supporting liquid cooling and AMD Ryzen 5000 processors

Compared to the previous AMD-based mini PC barebones, the new DesktopMini Max from ASRock is considerably larger and allows users to install liquid coolers and larger dGPUs. The included AM4 motherboard supports AMD Ryzen 5000 all...

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jun 2021 20:03

MWC 2021 | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 AMD: First ThinkPad convertible with AMD Ryzen 5000

Lenovo expands its AMD portfolio with two additional ThinkPad laptops: ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 and L13 Yoga Gen 2 are from the affordable ThinkPad L series. The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G2 is also the first ThinkPad Yoga convertible wi...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2021 13:03

AMD's V3000 embedded processors could be the first to launch with the new 6 nm Zen 3+ architecture. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD rumored to launch Ryzen embedded V3000 processors with 6 nm Zen 3+ cores and RDNA2 iGPUs supporting DDR5-4800 RAM and 2x USB4 connectors in late 2021

Zen 4 is rumored to launch in late 2022, so later this year and in early 2022 we will be getting only refreshed Zen 3+ models. According to a new leak, the first products to integrate the 6 nm Zen 3+ tech will not be the desktop m...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jun 2021 15:47

Best Buy has the Asus ZenBook 14 with Ryzen 5 5500U CPU, GeForce MX450 graphics, and 1080p IPS display for only $569 USD right now (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Best Buy has the newest Asus ZenBook 14 with Ryzen 5 5500U CPU, GeForce MX450 graphics, and 1080p IPS display for only $569 USD right now

The deal will supposedly last only until the end of Tuesday as a response to Amazon Prime Day. Though the specifications are superb for the sale price, the low 8 GB of RAM may still be a deal breaker for many.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2021 04:45

The liquid-cooled RX 6900XT currently costs more than the GeForce RTX 3090 in India, despite delivering worse performance (Image source: AMD)

AMD’s Radeon RX 6900XT LC hits the Indian market for an eyewatering US$3000

AMD quietly released its liquid-cooled RX 6900XT LC to Indian system integrators. Some resellers appear to have 6900 XT LC stock which they’re selling without a system for an incredible US$3007.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Jun 2021 12:55

AMD mRDNA 2 in upcoming Samsung Exynos apparently beats the latest Mali GPU even under throttling. (Image Source: AMD Computex 2021 keynote)

Rumor | Exynos with AMD mRDNA 2 to be unveiled in July, peak performance better than next-gen Mali GPU while beating latest Mali even with 30% throttling; Google signing up for mRDNA 2 as well

AMD's mobile Radeon mRDNA 2 graphics is reportedly a bit faster than the upcoming ARM Mali GPU in peak performance, and the performance is higher than the latest Mali GPU even if subjected to a 30% performance drop under throttlin...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Jun 2021 11:05

AMD's FSR is releasing June 22. (Image Source: AMD)

List with 7 launch titles, 12 upcoming games and 44 supporting companies leaks ahead of official AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution release

Only two AAA games among the 7 launch titles, but there are more coming soon. Also, the list of companies and publishers includes big names such as Capcom, EA & Frostbite, Gearbox Publishing, Valve, My.Games, Ubisoft and Warner Br...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jun 2021 16:50

Up to 2435 MHz core clocks and 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory with lower temps and noise via liquid cooling. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD doing Nvidia things: Radeon RX 6900 XT Liquid Cooled edition with faster core clocks and VRAM quietly introduced only for select custom PC builders

Select PC builders are mentioning the availability of the RX 6900 XT Liquid Cooled, but none of them specify the actual costs, so they might charge some ridiculous prices for around 10% performance uplift coming from overcharged s...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jun 2021 17:43

The Atari VCS is finally available to purchase after painful gestation period. (Image: Atari)

Atari VCS console-PC hybrid finally available for purchase three years after first being announced

The Atari VCS hybrid console-PC is finally available to purchase some 3 years after originally being launched. The device features classic retro Atari looks and can play classic Atari games and also function as a desktop PC.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Jun 2021 13:59

Lenovo Legion 7 16ACHg6 in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

The Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH offers automatic CPU and GPU overclocking

The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch screen (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. Furthermore, its equipment is good: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, the GeForce RTX 3080...

Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2021 19:32

AMD's lower-mid-range mobile GPU seems solid enough. (Image Source: AMD)

Early AMD Radeon RX 6600M leaked tests show somewhat slower overall performance compared to the Nvidia RTX 3060 mobile GPUs

The Radeon RX 6600M is actually faster than the RTX 3060 in raster-heavy tests, but overall, it is as fast as the Nvidia card in 3DMark. It also falls behind by up to 13% in 1440p games and is significantly slower in ray tracing g...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2021 17:46

Razer is going red: Blade 14 is back from the dead with 100 W TGP GeForce RTX 3080 graphics and a 7 nm AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Zen 3 CPU

After 6 years in hibernation, the 3.92 lbs Razer Blade 14 is returning with brand new tricks up its sleeves. Unsurprisingly, Razer has already crowned it the fastest 14-inch gaming laptop in the market.

Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2021 00:29