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The RX 6750 XT should launch alongside other RX 6x50 XT cards on May 10. (Image source: PowerColor)

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT: PowerColor Red Devil graphics card pops up on RRA database ahead of May 10 release

One of AMD's board partners has taken another step towards releasing the Radeon RX 6750 XT, one of three mid-generation refreshes that are expected to launch next month. The Radeon RX 6750 XT will have 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and will be sold by PowerColor as a Red Devil graphics card.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 14:11
MSI Radeon RX 6400 AERO ITX. (Source: carousell)

Pay more for less: Custom AMD Radeon RX 6400 on sale in Singapore at a higher retail price than the RX 6500 XT

AMD Radeon RX 6400 will go on sale on April 20. This hasn't stopped NVX System Integrators from selling the card in Singapore. What's more interesting however is the price that the MSI RX 6400 AERO ITX is going for.
Fawad Murtaza, 13 Apr 2022 13:36
The 4X4 chassis measures 110.0 x 117.5 x 47.85mm. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock announces 4X4 BOX-5000 Series mini PC systems powered by AMD's Ryzen 5000U APUs

The new BOX-5000 mini PCs are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 5800U, Ryzen 5 5600U and Ryzen 3 5400U APUs that can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a combo of NVMe + SATA3 storage solutions. There is support for 4X 4K video outputs and ASRock includes an M.2 module that adds Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Apr 2022 17:14
All bets are on AMD: The HP Omen 16-c0077ng

AMD Ryzen unleashed: HP Omen 16 Gaming Notebook in review

The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is an entry-level card in HP's gaming laptop. In the Omen, it meets an unrestrained Ryzen 7 that shows what it is capable of. The system looks convincing in combination with the QHD display, even if the weaknesses cannot be ignored.
Mario Petzold, 12 Apr 2022 15:57
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D can make short work of modern-day AAA games (image via XanxoGaming)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D outclasses the Intel Core i9-12900K in gaming performance, but with a few caveats

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D outperformed the Intel Core i9-12900K in several AAA games tested at 1080p. Other test system components included DDR4 3,200 MT/s CL14 RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti.
Anil Ganti, 12 Apr 2022 15:26
Huawei MateBook 14 2021 AMD Laptop Review - Subnotebook with CPU Downgrade

87% Huawei MateBook 14 2021 AMD Laptop Review - Subnotebook with CPU Downgrade

Small update with Ryzen 5000. Huawei now offers an updated version of the MateBook 14 with an AMD Ryzen 5000 processor, but it is not an 8-core CPU anymore. Is the compact subnotebook with AMD hardware still better than the version with the Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Apr 2022 14:15
HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review: Less is More

86% HP Omen 16 Gaming Laptop Review: Less is More

Not a miracle machine, but sufficient. HP's Omen 16 with AMD's Ryzen processor is sparing in its use of gaming components. Top performance thus cannot be expected, but this is not strictly necessary in the case of many popular gaming titles. Moreover, the fun does not stop upon seeing the price, even if a few weaknesses come to light in the test.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, Radeon RX 6600M, 16.1", 2.3 kg
Mario Petzold, 11 Apr 2022 18:51
Navi 33 could pack more punch than the RX 6900 XT. (Image source: AMD - edited)

"RDNA 3 will decimate Nvidia in efficiency": AMD's Navi 33 GPU supposedly arriving with huge performance improvements and an enticing price

Leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed everything he knows about AMD's next-gen entry/low-midrange Navi 33 GPU. The leak suggests that Navi 33 will have better performance and less power consumption than the RX 6900 XT. Navi 33 is reportedly featured in the RX 7700 XT.
Fawad Murtaza, 11 Apr 2022 00:18
AMD has just released new Ryzen 5 5000-series processors at entry-level price points. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Ryzen 5 5600 vs i5-12400: Budget-friendly AM4 chip joins AMD Ryzen 5 5500 on PassMark with predictably mixed results

The new budget Zen 3 processors from AMD, the Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500, have made their first appearances on PassMark. Compared to the affordable rival Intel Core i5-12400, the Ryzen 5 5600 and Ryzen 5 5500 produced expected benchmark results. The new additions from Team Red utilize the AM4 microprocessor socket.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Apr 2022 21:11
Dell Inspiron 15 3505 in review: Quiet, affordable office laptop

Dell Inspiron 15 3505: Ryzen office laptop with low stamina

The Inspiron 15 3505 shines with low noise levels, slots for two storage drives, and a moderate price. The installed Ryzen 5 APU does not reach its full potential. The battery life is poor.
Sascha Mölck, 10 Apr 2022 18:12
Beelink SER4 mini PC review: AMD Zen 2 is still giving Intel NUC a run for its money

Beelink SER4 mini PC review: AMD Zen 2 is still giving Intel NUC a run for its money

The Ryzen 7 4800U is aging pretty well. By moving from the Zen+ Ryzen 7 3750H to the Zen 2 Ryzen 7 4800U, the SER4 has made the SER3 obsolete. The Ryzen 7 4800U continues to closely match or sometimes exceed the fastest Intel NUCs powered by 11th gen Core i5-1135G7 or Core i7-1165G7 CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, Vega 8, 494 g
Allen Ngo, 10 Apr 2022 03:57
Lenovo V15 Gen 2 AMD: Hexa-core combined with a moderate battery life and quiet operation

Lenovo V15 Gen 2 AMD test: Speed boost on an antique display

With the V15 Gen 2 AMD, Lenovo creates quite an upgrade: AMD's hexa-core leaves everything else behind, particularly its predecessor with an Athlon Gold CPU. In addition, the office laptop is now more compact and very light at 1.64 kg (~3.6 lb). The stability is acceptable and the keyboard good. Unfortunately, the FHD display uses outdated technology.
Marvin Gollor, 10 Apr 2022 02:44
Lenovo V15 Gen 2 AMD

80% Lenovo V15 Gen 2 AMD review: Hexa-core machine with a caveat

Display from the dark ages. Lenovo now equips the V15 G2 with a hexa-core processor from AMD but still keeps the Full HD resolution in its TN display with weak viewing angles. Our test will show whether the affordable entry-level device is still good for doing some regular work.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Marvin Gollor, 10 Apr 2022 02:43
For US$769, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 has a fairly decent value proposition for mid-range gamers who can no longer wait with their GPU upgrade (Image: MSI)

MSI's AMD Radeon RX 6800 Gaming X Trio drops to new low price in latest GPU deal

Retailers are slowly but surely starting to offer more and more sales that result in reasonable prices for very capable graphics cards like AMD's Radeon RX 6800, which has now dropped to a new low price under the US$800 mark.
Enrico Frahn, 09 Apr 2022 22:29
PC games are definitely benefitting from AMD's 3D V-Cache technology. (Image Source: XanxoGaming)

First test results for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D are in: easily beats Intel's i9-12900K/S in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, but proves quite underwhelming in synthetic benchmarks

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is marginally faster and sometimes even slower than the 5800X when it comes to synthetic benchmarks like Geekbench, CPU-Z and Cinebench, but the processor really shines in games where it manages to outperform even the top-of-the-line Alder Lake desktop models from Intel.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Apr 2022 19:32
The AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card was launched in December 2020. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT finally hits MSRP levels in some markets with prices also falling in the US

The high-end AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT GPU can finally be had in certain markets at MSRP levels. The recommended US price tag for the RX 6900 XT is US$999, but it has rarely been seen at that price point as scalpers and retailers have taken advantage of sky-high graphics card prices over the last couple of years.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Apr 2022 18:30
Dell Inspiron 15 3505 in review: Quiet, affordable office laptop

76% Dell Inspiron 15 3505 in review: Quiet, affordable office laptop

Home office. The Inspiron 15 3505 shines with low noise levels, two drive slots, and a moderate price. The installed Ryzen 5 APU does not reach its full performance potential. The battery life is poor.
AMD Ryzen 5 3450U, Vega 8, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 07 Apr 2022 17:58
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a 25 W APU with 8 Zen3 CPU cores. (Image source: One-netbook)

ONEXPLAYER mini: New AMD Ryzen model launches globally for US$999 in three memory configurations

One-netbook has introduced a new version of the ONEXPLAYER mini globally. The ONEXPLAYER mini with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U starts at US$999 and is available with 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB of storage. All configurations come with a 1200p display and 16 GB of RAM.
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2022 13:21
Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 5 5600 reportedly fail to topple Intel rivals. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and Ryzen 5 5600 fail to beat Intel rivals like the i5-12400 in gaming benchmarks

A review by Tom's Hardware of the Ryzen 5 5500 and the Ryzen 5 5600 has shown that the chips fail to dominate their Intel rivals in gaming performance. Both CPUs try to go toe-to-toe with the Intel Core i5-12400 and the Intel Core i3-12100 but come up short, in most scenarios.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Apr 2022 01:11
AMD plans to launch up to four new graphics cards on May 10 (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and other RDNA2 refreshes to be unveiled on May 10 alongside the Radeon RX 6400

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, RX 6750 XT, and RX 6650 XT launch has reportedly been pushed back to May 10. According to the report, the April 2022-bound cards will be unveiled with the entry-level Radeon RX 6400, which also showcases renders of the graphics cards.
Anil Ganti, 04 Apr 2022 18:25
MINISFORUM B550 mini PC with Ryzen processor (Source: MINISFORUM)

The long-awaited MINISFORUM B550 is finally ready for launch

Still compatible with full-size video cards thanks to an external mounting dock, the MINISFORUM B550 only supports up to 65 W TDP processors. The configurations available for pre-order start at US$499, the price of the barebone variant with a Ryzen 7 4700G processor. The retail package will include the expansion dock for an external GPU.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2022 19:48
AMD is expected to launch the affordable Radeon RX 6300 graphics card soon (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6300: Entry-level gaming graphics card could be an OEM only part

A new leak says that the AMD Radeon RX 6300 is in the works. However, end users might not be able to purchase the entry-level graphics card as it will reportedly be launched as an OEM only SKU.
Anil Ganti, 01 Apr 2022 16:58
Intel ARC GPUs trump AMD and Nvidia with full hardware AV1 codec support as game streaming demo vs HEVC shows

Intel ARC GPUs trump AMD and Nvidia with full hardware AV1 codec support as game streaming demo vs HEVC shows

Intel demoed game streaming with hardware-accelerated AV1 video codec that its new ARC graphics chips offer for both encoding and decoding action for the first time on a desktop or laptop GPU. For now, AMD and Nvidia GPUs don't offer native AV1 encoding support, while Intel clearly demonstrates its superiority over the HEVC codec in an Elden Ring game stream demo.
Daniel Zlatev, 31 Mar 2022 18:36
A powerful camera in the Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S22 Ultra: Samsung's top smartphone still needs to work out some kinks

While Samsung's new top smartphone is a tour de force in our test, it also shows some weaknesses. Find out here where exactly the problems lie and why this probably won't really be such a big deal.
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Mar 2022 06:07
ASRock's cryptomining rig. (Image source: Bolha)

Defective PS5 chips allegedly find their way into AsRock's cryptomining rig

A cryptomining computer allegedly running twelve repurposed PS5 chips has been spotted by Twitter user Komachi. The rig looks like it is from ASRock, costs a whopping US$14,800, and has reportedly been designed in collaboration with AMD.
Fawad Murtaza, 31 Mar 2022 00:08
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is shaping up to be a formidable mid-range CPU (image via AMD)

New AMD Ryzen 7 5700X benchmarks showcase stellar performance

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has been benchmarked on Geekbench, where it scores 1,634/1,645 and 10,179/10,196 on the single and multi-core test, respectively. It performs on par with the more expensive Ryzen 5800X and could even give the Intel Core i5-12600K a run for its money.
Anil Ganti, 30 Mar 2022 03:09
AMD's Ryzen 7000 "Raphael" series would benefit from being on the market before Intel's Raptor Lake chips. (Image source: Wikipedia/Pinterest - edited)

Thrilling Zen 4 vs Raptor Lake face-off on the cards as AMD Ryzen 7000 "Raphael" purportedly prepares for mass production

The AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” series is allegedly soon to be in its mass production phase. This has led to speculation in regard to a potential Zen 4 release date, which could excitingly end up being close to the rumored launch window for Intel’s Raptor Lake processors. AMD would likely benefit more by beating Intel to market.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Mar 2022 22:26
The GPD Win Max 2 will be available in AMD and Intel flavours. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win Max 2 revealed as a potential Steam Deck competitor thanks to AMD Ryzen 7 6800U APU

GPD has unveiled the Win Max 2, a large gaming handheld with a built-in keyboard. Not only will GPD sell the Win Max 2 with the Intel Core i7-1280P, but it will also be available with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U that has the Radeon 680M. The Win Max 2 has a 2.5K display and LPDDR5 RAM too.
Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2022 14:21
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G review - The fusion of two smartphone models

89% Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G review - The fusion of two smartphone models

With an integrated S Pen. With the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung combines the top models of the S and the Note series. The smartphone uses high-end components in all areas and splurges in superlatives. Find out in our test, whether this combination succeeds and where there might be some problem areas.
Samsung Exynos 2200, Xclipse 920, 6.8", 228 g
Daniel Schmidt, 29 Mar 2022 05:02
AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 Series: Designed for dynamic and dependable defenses in depth.

AMD Ryzen PRO 5000 Series: Designed for dynamic and dependable defenses in depth.

Threats Are Going Deeper. Your Protection Should, Too. Bad actors are continuously innovating, quickly moving to new targets and tactics just as defenses mature. It was hard enough protecting well-managed devices when they were kept safely in the office. In today’s always-connected, always-moving mobile and remote world, securing devices and sensitive information can become an overwhelming challenge for IT staff and business decision-makers. (sponsored article)
Ad vertising, 28 Mar 2022 04:41
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen2 AMD: low emissions and very long battery life despite octa-core CPU

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen2 AMD: Octa-Core Power in a Quiet Performer

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14s G2 AMD is more than just a quiet premium business ultrabook with long battery life. It offers almost workstation-like levels of performance in a typical ThinkPad case that no longer attracts fingerprints. And while key travel was reduced to a still decent 1.5 mm we continue to find the same old 16:9 display format. Fortunately, for the first time in its history the T14s now comes with a 4K display option with 100 % DCI-P3 coverage.
Marvin Gollor, 26 Mar 2022 20:40
AMD is utilizing a 5 nm manufacturing process for its Ryzen 7000 Raphael chips. (Image source: AMD/Unsplash - edited)

Potential 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with 170 W TDP to lead Raphael charge in impending Zen 4 vs Raptor Lake showdown

The AMD Ryzen 7000 series of desktop chips will allegedly challenge Intel Raptor Lake might by utilizing more power as opposed to more cores. A leaker has claimed that the top-end Ryzen 9 processor in the Zen 4-based Raphael series will stick to the familiar 16-core/32-thread configuration but offer performance gains via 170 W TDP.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Mar 2022 21:48
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen2 AMD

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 AMD Laptop Review: Ultrabook Efficiency Meets Workstation Power

Black box with AMD efficiency inside. Despite its redesign the ThinkPad T-series premium model comes with a 16:9 display for the final time in its life. Its input devices continue to excite, and overall efficiency was improved dramatically thanks to AMD's Cezanne-generation resulting in lower emissions, longer battery life, and a higher level of performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U, Vega 8, 14", 1.3 kg
Marvin Gollor, 24 Mar 2022 20:36
FSR 2.0 can be quickly implemented on games that already support DLSS 2.x. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD releases additional FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 details at GDC

AMD admits that switching from spatial to temporal upscaling can be a bit more taxing on the GPUs, but the new FSR 2.0 upscaler should work even on Nvidia's GTX 16-series with good results. Team Red also reveals that FSR 2.0 implementation is fastest on games that already include DLSS 2.0 support.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Mar 2022 19:48
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has been put through the paces on Geekbench (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Geekbench listing showcases marginal performance gains over its non-3D counterpart

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has made its first Geekbench appearance, and it manages to score 1,663 and 11,250 on the single and multi-core test. Its performance is nearly identical to its non-3D variant, but that is to be expected, as Geekbench can't take full advantage of the extra L3 cache the CPU has to offer.
Anil Ganti, 23 Mar 2022 00:50
Barcelo goes Business: AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 gets new family member with Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U

Barcelo goes enterprise: AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 gets new family member with Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U

The Ryzen Pro series is targeting enterprise customers. With the past 2021 generation, only chips based on the newest "Cezanne" platform were sold under the Ryzen Pro label. Lucienne was only meant for consumers. With the 2022 AMD CPUs, things are changing, as the Cezanne refresh Barcelo will be released with Ryzen Pro variants - with the Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U as the top-of-the-line model.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2022 10:26
Will AMD be able to fight the forces of the Intel empire? Only time will tell. (Image source: various / edited - author)

Ryzen 7000 vs Alder Lake: 3 reasons why AMD's Zen 4 will smash Intel's 12th Gen

AMD made great progress in reigniting the CPU wars with its impressive and ongoing Ryzen series of processors. Intel finally caught back up with the release of its 12th Gen Alder Lake parts; however, recent leaks suggest that AMD's Zen 4 Raphael processors could give Alder Lake more than a serious run for the money.
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Mar 2022 01:24
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is not overclockable. (image source: AMD)

AMD reveals surprising reason why the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is not overclockable

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is not overclockable, the company's director of technical marketing confirmed in a recent interview. AMD recently revealed the price, US$449, and availability, April 20, of the chip. The company is positioning the chip as a competitor to Intel Core i9-12900K in gaming performance.
Fawad Murtaza, 19 Mar 2022 00:05
Good results without the need for AI-enabled cores. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD unveils FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 image quality and availability

FSR 2.0 offers temporal upscaling just like Nvidia's DLSS 2.0, but does not require neural network training so the technology remains open source and compatible with all GPUs on the market. As far as image quality is concerned, FSR 2.0 can be better than native resolution in some cases, but Nvidia's DLSS 2.0 still appears better overall. FSR 2.0 can also boost fps counts significantly (up to 2X compared to native resolution in performance mode).
Bogdan Solca, 17 Mar 2022 17:20
GPU prices continue their downward trend. (Image source: Nvidia)

GPU prices continue to crash as average board price on eBay falls dramatically in the first two weeks of March

GPU prices on eBay have dropped almost 9% in the first two weeks of March 2022 according to Tom's Hardware. Compared to December 2021, the prices have come down by an average of 25%. Both the current-gen and the last-gen GPUs experienced this price reduction.
Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2022 00:12
Asus Zenbook 14X UX5400 and Zenbook 14 Flip UN5401 now shipping with 2.8K OLED displays and Ryzen 7 Zen 3 CPUs (Source: Asus)

Asus Zenbook 14X UX5400 and Zenbook 14 Flip UN5401 now shipping with 2.8K OLED displays and Ryzen 7 Zen 3 CPUs

The Zenbook 14X OLED starts at $1399 USD with the Core i7-1165G7 CPU, ScreenPad 2.0, and GeForce MX450 GPU while the Zenbook Flip OLED starts at $1099 USD with the Ryzen 7 5800H. Both models carry the same 16:10 2.8K OLED touchscreen but with very different chassis designs.
Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2022 20:27
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U - Long arrived in the mainstream

86% Acer Swift 3 SF314 in review: No flight of fancy for the AMD laptop

Whisper quiet & economical. AMD-equipped subnotebooks are often more powerful than corresponding Intel variants today. We take a look at the Acer Swift 3, the current entry-level model with a Ryzen 5 5500U and an integrated graphics card. The processor seems like a good choice but is it also convincing in practice?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Vega 7, 14", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 16 Mar 2022 15:47
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14 OLED review: A subnotebook with a lot of CPU power

85% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14 OLED review: A subnotebook with a lot of CPU power

Ryzen 9 and GeForce MX450. Optionally, Lenovo also offers its compact 14-inch Yoga Slim 7 Pro subnotebook with an OLED display and dedicated GeForce MX450. At the same time, you also don't have to make do without a very powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor in this configuration.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Mar 2022 01:35
The flagship Radeon RX 6900 XT (pictured) could be outclassed by the next-gen entry-level SKU from AMD. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Radeon RX 7000 takes the fight to GeForce RTX 40 as entry-level Navi 33 will supposedly and efficiently outperform flagship Navi 21

A new rumor about the Navi 33 GPU from AMD claims that the next-gen entry-level graphics processor will be able to match, and even outperform, the flagship Navi 21 chip from the Radeon RX 6000 series. In addition, the Radeon RX 7000 series will likely require much lower power draws than the GeForce RTX 40 lineup for high-performance usage.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2022 23:41
Spectre-v2 mitigation is taking its toll on the performance of Intel and AMD CPUs.

Spectre-v2 mitigation wreaks havoc on the performance of some Intel CPUs as AMD chips come out largely unscathed

Testing performed by Phoronix on some AMD and Intel CPUs has revealed that Intel CPUs suffer as much as a 35% performance drop due to the Spectre-v2 mitigation on Linux, whereas almost all AMD processors post a drop of less than 10%.
Fawad Murtaza, 15 Mar 2022 22:32
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is all set to retail for US$449 from April 20. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D gaming CPU now available for US$449 alongside six new budget Ryzen 4000 and Ryzen 5000 processors

AMD has made official the pricing and availability of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D based on 3D V-cache technology. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D will be available for US$449 starting April 20 worldwide. Apart from the 5800X3D, AMD also introduced several budget offerings in Ryzen 4000 and Ryzen 5000 series.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2022 16:09
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 G3 & L13 Yoga G3: Compact budget ThinkPads new with 16:10 & 32 GB RAM

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 G3 & L13 Yoga G3: Compact budget ThinkPads new with 16:10 & 32 GB RAM

The compact ThinkPad models L13 and L13 Yoga are rather popular, seeing their comparably low pricing. The new ThinkPad models L13 Gen 3 and L13 Yoga Gen 3 receive 16:10 screens and a RAM upgrade.
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Mar 2022 15:11
All AMD 300-series AM4 motherboards now stand to get support for Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 processors

AMD bids adieu to socket AM4 by extending Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 support to all 300series AM4 motherboards including the A320 chipset

AMD is now enabling drop-in support for Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 CPUs across the entirety of the first gen socket AM4 boards including ones based on the X370, B350, and A320 chipsets. Motherboard OEMs can be expected to roll out beta BIOSs based on AGESA 1.2.0.7 in April, though it is unlikely that each and every 300-series board will get the update.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2022 14:29
The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 will cost at least US$1,119. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 with AMD Ryzen PRO 6000 APUs, an optional 5G sub6 modem and two battery options

Lenovo has revealed the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3, an AMD-powered laptop with two battery options, an optional 5G sub6 modem and several memory configurations. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 launches alongside the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 and will start at US$1,119.
Alex Alderson, 15 Mar 2022 14:11
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3/3i and ThinkPad L15 Gen 3/3i now feature lighter chassis and narrower bezels. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 and ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 launched: Intel SKUs get upgraded to Alder Lake vPro while AMD options still remain at Ryzen Pro 5000

Lenovo has announced the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 and ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 today with reduced chassis dimensions, lesser weight, and narrower bezels. The Intel variants, called the Gen 3i, get upgrades to Intel Alder Lake vPro up to the Core i7 while the AMD variants continue to be based on the Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs. Both the ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 and ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 now offer FHD webcams, and the Intel variants get several battery capacities to choose from.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Mar 2022 14:00

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