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The Alienware Aurora gaming desktops come in Dark Side of the Moon or Lunar Light colors. (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Save 17% on an Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktop from Dell with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 3950X and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for gaming nirvana

Dell has now started selling its Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 Gaming Desktops with a 17% discount coupon available. Shoppers can choose a mainstream Ryzen 5 3500 chip or go for a benchmark-breaking 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 3950X CPU alongside 32 or 64 GB RAM and a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card from Nvidia.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Sep 2020 13:16
Asus Zephyrus G14 timed exclusivity deal for the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS might have hurt the processor more than it helped (Image source: Asus)

Asus Zephyrus G14 timed exclusivity deal for the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS might have hurt the processor more than it helped

Timed exclusivity may work in the world of consoles games, but limiting a great processor to just one laptop and one screen size isn't such a great idea. The limited press coverage and availability of both the Ryzen 7 4800HS and Ryzen 9 4900HS may be attributed to the fact that only just a handful of Asus laptops carry such options.
Column by Allen Ngo, 13 Sep 2020 02:41
An unnamed AMD Radeon GPU scored 63.9 at 4K/Crazy in Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation. Is this Big Navi? (Image via Ashes of the Singularity benchmark database)

Alleged AMD Radeon RX 6000 "Big Navi" GPU benchmarks leak, trade blows with stock Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

A recent leak of benchmark scores from an unnamed AMD Radeon GPU in Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation may point to how well AMD's upcoming RDNA 2 "Big Navi" graphics cards will perform. While this leak should be taken with a grain of salt, the AMD GPU is about on par with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. However, this puts it roughly 55% behind Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 3080.
Sam Medley, 12 Sep 2020 17:08
NVIDIA’s upcoming Ampere card could offer a no-compromise 1080p experience (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti specs leak: 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 at 448 GB/s could max out Cyberpunk 2077 and Watch Dogs Legion at 1080p with ray-tracing

Credible leaks unveil complete specs for NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ampere graphics card. The cut-down GA104 part is set to deliver performance comparable to the GeForce RTX 2080 at a far lower price point, making premium ray-traced experiences viable at 1080p.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Sep 2020 14:38
The alleged RDNA2 engineering sample appears to feature the mid-range Navi 22 GPU. (Image Source: Igorslab.de)

First alleged AMD RDNA2 Navi 2x engineering sample spotted in the wild

The leaker is suggesting that this could be the Navi 21 flagship GPU, but, judging by the memory configuration and the thickness of the radiator, this may actually turn out to be the Navi 22 mid-range solution that is supposed to compete with Nvidia's RTX 3070 models.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Sep 2020 14:05
The ASRock 4X4 BOX-4000 features Ryzen 4000 Renoir processors. (Image source: ASRock)

ASROCK 4X4 BOX-4000: A Mini-PC with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U and 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM

ASRock has launched a trio of Ryzen 4000 Mini-PCs. Called the 4X4 BOX-4000, the series utilises Renoir APUs up to the Ryzen 7 4800U within a chassis that weighs 1 kg. The 4X4 BOX-4000 has a host of ports and connectivity, too.
Alex Alderson, 10 Sep 2020 14:02
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX has a TDP of 280 W. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX scores 130% more than its nearest Intel rival on PassMark and can be picked up inside a Lenovo ThinkStation P620 - if you have the money

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX super processor has been flexing its muscles on PassMark’s CPU Mark benchmark, and unsurprisingly the 64-core, 128-thread part has soared straight to the top of the high-end CPU chart. However, you better have plenty of money to spend if you want to pick one up inside a Lenovo ThinkStation P620.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Sep 2020 10:39
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

81% AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS Debut: Asus Zephyrus G15 GA502IU Laptop Review

Beating Core i9 with less power. Even the slowest mobile Ryzen 7 H-series Renoir CPU is able outperform most laptops running on the latest 10th gen Core i7 Comet Lake-H CPU. Though raw CPU performance is excellent, the $1300 asking for price of the Zephyrus G15 is a bit high considering the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2020 09:22
AMD's RDNA 2 and Zen 3 will launch October 28 and October 8, respectively. (Images via AMD and AMD on Twitter)

AMD announces launch dates for Zen 3 CPUs and RDNA 2 "Big Navi" graphics cards

AMD today tweeted out the official launch dates of their upcoming CPU and GPU platforms. Zen 3 and RDNA 2 will be the bases for AMD's next generation of CPUs and graphics cards, respectively. While the announcements didn't include many details, we now know that Zen 3 will officially launch on October 8 and RDNA 2 (with Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs) will launch on October 28.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 20:14
The Xbox Series S looks like a fancy speaker and this is why. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft issues a full spec breakdown for the Xbox Series S (and X)

Microsoft has just introduced the concept of the Xbox Series S. Now, it has gone into greater detail on its upcoming, all-new digital-only console. The product also gets an AMD Zen 2-based CPU and an RDNA GPU, albeit not exactly the same as the one that will come in the Series X. The latter is rated for 4 TFLOPS' worth of performance, whereas the X is not.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 17:23
The new Alpha lineup includes 17-inch models with 144 Hz IPS FHD displays. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI updates its Alpha gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen 4000-H APUs and RX 5600M dGPUs, adds 17-inch model

MSI's all-AMD Alpha gaming laptop lineup is getting updated with Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M dGPUs. It also features larger 65 Wh batteries, bigger speakers and an improved cooling system. The IPS FHD displays come with 144 Hz refresh rates and AMD FreeSync Premium support. Users may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-RAM and up to 4 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Sep 2020 14:39
AMD is preparing more overclocking tools plus 10-core SKUs for the Zen 3 desktop CPUs. (Image Source: The FPS Review)

AMD's Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 desktop CPUs will include advanced new overclocking features and will also come in 10-core/20-thread flavors

The new overclocking features for AMD's upcoming Zen 3 Ryzen 4000 CPUs include a Curve Optimizer and the Infinity Fabric dividers, and we also get a confirmation that the new CPU lineup will feature 10-core SKUs, as AMD has upped the number of cores per CCX to 8.
Bogdan Solca, 08 Sep 2020 15:58
The Xbox Series S is official and its tiny and very affordable. (Image: Microsoft/Twitter)

Xbox Series S official, priced sharply at just US$299

Microsoft’s cheaper and less powerful Xbox Series S official. The new console sports a design that has elements of the Xbox Series X design and earlier Xbox One designs. It will also cost just US$299.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Sep 2020 13:10
Rare AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS runs as fast as some 10th gen Core i9-10980HK laptops and at a lower TDP (Image source: Asus)

Rare AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS runs as fast as some 10th gen Core i9-10980HK laptops and at a lower TDP

Our first in-house Ryzen 7 4800HS benchmarks are in and they show much of an advantage AMD has over Intel in terms of performance-per-watt with its 7 nm Zen 2 Renoir series.
Allen Ngo, 08 Sep 2020 04:52
The DeskMini X300 barebones come equipped with the X300-STM motherboard that offers advanced overclocking features. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock DeskMini X300 and A300 mini PC barebones first to support up to an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G APU

Users of the A300 mini PC barebones discovered that the ASRock A300-STM motherboard is compatible with the latest X300 BIOS, so the more affordable enclosures can now be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G, as well. However, the X300-STM motherboard offers unique overclocking features that can boost the CPU and iGPU performance.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Sep 2020 14:07
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has a boost clock of 1,710 MHz. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 doubles up on the RTX 2080 and is up to 60% faster than the RTX 2080 Ti on CompuBench to give AMD and Big Navi a hard target to hit

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card has been spotted being put through its paces on CompuBench 2.0 Desktop. The Ampere device demolished the RTX 2080 and also put the RTX 2080 Ti to the sword. With a price starting at US$699 for the RTX 3080, Nvidia has thrown down the gauntlet to AMD and its Navi range to counter this challenge.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Sep 2020 09:46
The new Polaris laptops can be equipped with AMD Renoir and Intel Comet Lake processors. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo readies new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks featuring AMD's Ryzen 4000H and Intel's Comet Lake processors

The new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks feature AMD Renoir or Intel Comet Lake processor options, and users can add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM plus up to 4 TB of NVMe or SATA III SSD storage. As far as discrete GPU options go, users can only choose between the GTX 1650 Ti and the RTX 2060 Refresh.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2020 16:12
Honor MagicBook Pro: Exclusive hands-on of the 16-inch laptop with Ryzen 5 4600H SoC

Honor MagicBook Pro: Exclusive hands-on of the 16-inch laptop with Ryzen 5 4600H SoC

The Honor MagicBook Pro is a 16.1-inch laptop with a modern AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor with a starting price of 749 Euros. We already have a sample of the new device and share our initial impressions of the new MagicBook Pro.
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Sep 2020 12:10
The PS5 is expected to be launched by the end of 2020. (Image source: Sony/PlayStation)

PlayStation 5 pre-order wait leaves fans so anxious that even a dressed-up PS3 and a lying cake provide brief PS5 news relief

Sony has yet to announce official PlayStation 5 pre-order plans, leaving fans gnashing their teeth in frustration, to the extent that even a PS3 in disguise and a dishonest cake have led to some brief PS5-related respite for anxious gamers desperate for next-gen console news. A PS5 event is rumored for September 9.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Sep 2020 09:30
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 AMD is the best E ThinkPad till now

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 AMD is the best E ThinkPad till now

For laptops in the area between €600 and €800, there will always be compromises. This is the case with the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 as well. Still: It is the best ThinkPad of the affordable E series so far.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Sep 2020 08:56
Intel Tiger Lake seeks to tackle AMD Ryzen 4000 head-on. (Image Source: Intel)

All-core 4.3 GHz at 28 W — Intel announces the 11th gen Tiger Lake lineup for laptops: Full specs, SKUs, and preliminary performance comparison

After giving us a glimpse into the Willow Cove architecture during Architecture Day 2020, Intel has now revealed the 11th generation Tiger Lake lineup led by the Core i7-1185G7. We find from our preliminary performance benchmarks that Tiger Lake may once again equalize or even exceed the performance gap that Intel had to endure during the AMD Ryzen 4000 launch. Combined with Xe LP graphics, Intel Tiger Lake seeks to offer excellent performance for work and play on the go.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Sep 2020 18:45
Dell has refreshed its Alienware Aurora line of desktops with Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

Dell refreshes its Alienware Aurora gaming desktops with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 graphics cards

Dell's Alienware Aurora line of gaming PCs can now be configured with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080. Everything else remains the same, including its aesthetic, choice of CPUs, and memory configurations. Dell will reveal its price and availability at a later date.
Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 laptop review: Affordable and fast thanks to AMD Renoir

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 laptop review: Affordable and fast thanks to AMD Renoir

Price-performance champ. Lenovo outfits its new ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 with dual-channel RAM, AMD Ryzen 4000 and a smaller chassis. The new model is not fault-free, but in many important aspects, the Lenovo laptop delivers. Its low price is an additional trump card.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Vega 6, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Aug 2020 08:56
The Radeon RX 5300 promises a decent 1080p gaming experience, though the 3GB VRAM buffer might be a constraint (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 5300 spec analysis: new entry level Navi 14 pitched against the GeForce GTX 1650 at US$129

AMD quietly launched one more first-generation Navi part, the Radeon RX 5300, even as RDNA2 parts like Big Navi and NVIDIA’s GeForce Ampere lineup are set to hit the market soon. At US$129, the RX 5300 promises better performance than the GeForce GTX 1650, while undercutting it in price.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Aug 2020 11:41
The Exynos 1000 will likely have worse GPU performance than the Snapdragon 875. (Source: The Verge)

No custom AMD Radeon GPU for the Exynos 1000; new leak

Word on the grapevine claimed Samsung would equip its flagship phones in 2021 with an SoC featuring custom AMD GPU cores in an attempt to compete more effectively with Qualcomm. A new leak indicates that will not be the case, however, with the Exynos 1000 said to continue with a Mali GPU.
Ricci Rox, 28 Aug 2020 09:18
7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is as fast as the 14 nm Core i9-9880H and at half the TDP, but there's a huge catch (Image source: AMD)

7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 4800U is as fast as the 14 nm Core i9-9880H and at half the TDP, but there's a huge catch

Can an 8-core 25 W cTDP Ryzen 7 4800U outperform the popular 8-core 45 W Core i9-9880H? They're much closer than what you might think at least until you start stressing the Ryzen processor over very long periods.
Allen Ngo, 28 Aug 2020 08:29
AMD EPYC Milan server CPUs may be noticeably faster than the current EPYC Rome CPUs. (Image via AMD)

AMD's upcoming Zen 3-based EPYC Milan server CPUs may offer 20% bump in performance over Zen 2 EPYC Rome

According to OEM slides obtained by German website HardwareLUXX, AMD's upcoming Zen 3-based EPYC Milan server CPUs will offer up to a 20% increase over the current Zen 2-based EPYC Rome CPUs. Milan CPUs may also reorganize the L3 cache on the chip, allowing for all 32 MB of L3 cache to be shared between all cores rather than splitting the L3 cache into two 16 MB segments.
Sam Medley, 27 Aug 2020 23:06
Tuxedo's Pulse 14 is among the lightest notebooks powered by AMD's Renoir-H APUs. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Ryzen 4000H-powered Pulse 14 Linux ultrabooks launched by Tuxedo

The new Tuxedo Pulse 14 among the few Renoir-H ultrabooks available now for pre-order. It is very similar to the Pulse 15 version, except it weighs only 1 Kg and obviously gets a 14-inch screen, plus it comes with a smaller battery. Otherwise, users can still choose between the Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 7 4800H APU options, and may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM along with up to 2 TB of SATA III or NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 26 Aug 2020 15:58
Intel's dismissal of synthetic benchmarks is not entirely justifiable. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel still leans on gaming comparisons to prove its worth, but it may have shot itself in the foot this time around

Intel has been emphasizing the need to move away from traditional benchmarks for quite some time now. A recent press briefing to APAC journalists saw Intel extolling its advantages in gaming and postulating it as a more realistic metric that users should lean on compared to traditional synthetic benchmarks, all while making a few chimerical comparisons. While not entirely false, such marketing can potentially backfire in the long run.
Column by Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Aug 2020 10:04
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Ryzen 7 4700U down to $855 USD, Ryzen 7 4800U option still missing (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Ryzen 7 4700U down to $855 USD, Ryzen 7 4800U option still missing

Last week's deal is now live again for the exact same Ryzen 7 4700U configuration. It's a decent buy so long as you are okay with being stuck on 8 GB of RAM for the life of the system.
Allen Ngo, 26 Aug 2020 08:55
ClockTuner performance gains could keep Ryzen 3000 relevant, even in the Rocket Lake S era (Image source: AMD)

1usmus unveils ClockTuner for Ryzen 3000: automated undervolting and overclocking tool means free Zen 2 performance, just in time for Rocket Lake S

Developer and tweaker 1usmus recently unveiled his new ClockTuner utility for AMD Ryzen 3000 processors. ClockTuner uses an automated process to overclock and undervolt Zen 2 CPUs, netting effectively free performance, potentially without stability issues or greater power draw. The tool releases next month, not long before the arrival of Intel’s new Rocket Lake S parts.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Aug 2020 20:28
The Ryzen 7 4800U is an Absolute Monster: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 Laptop Review

85% The Ryzen 7 4800U is an Absolute Monster: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 Laptop Review

8 cores, 16 threads, 1 Ultrabook. After facing a few delays, AMD's premier Ryzen 7 4800U is finally starting to hit store shelves. Results are insane for a 14-inch subnotebook to the point where it'd be tough to recommend an Intel counterpart when given the same price.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U, Vega 8, 14", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Aug 2020 18:45
Vermeer is next up for AMD, followed by Cezanne and Van Gogh in early 2021. (Image source: PCGamer)

AMD Ryzen 2020-2022 roadmap leaks; Cezanne, Dragon Crest, Raphael, Rembrandt and Van Gogh all detailed

Another part of AMD's 2020-2022 roadmap has leaked, detailing several codenames and specifications. Navi2-based APUs will arrive in 2021, but it won't be until 2022 when we see laptop APUs with Navi graphics. Zen 3 will debut with Cezanne and Warhol too.
Alex Alderson, 24 Aug 2020 13:05
The upcoming Ryzen Embedded SoCs should deliver a major performance upgrade (Image source: AMD)

Tipster outs a range of next-gen AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 platforms, with TDPs ranging between 10W-54W

Tipster @patrickschur_ revealed details for a number of upcoming AMD Ryzen Embedded V2000 SoCs, ranging from 10W parts like the Ryzen Embedded V2718 to 54W parts like the Ryzen Embedded V2748.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Aug 2020 10:46
Ryzen-powered Asus VivoBook Flip 14 shows how badly Intel needs to launch its Tiger Lake platform (Image source: Asus)

Ryzen-powered Asus VivoBook Flip 14 shows just how badly Intel needs to launch its Tiger Lake platform

When a cheap AMD VivoBook can outperform even the fanciest of Dell XPS 13, Lenovo Yoga, or HP Spectre 13 money can buy, then you know Intel is in a bad spot.
Allen Ngo, 24 Aug 2020 03:17
Image via Beelink

Beelink GT-R: a Ryzen-powered mini PC wrapped in a beautiful chassis

The Beelink GT-R is a well-built and aesthetically pleasing mini desktop PC. Its AMD Ryzen 5 3550H w/ Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics offers enough horsepower for smooth streaming and some light gaming.
Sam Medley, 22 Aug 2020 22:00
Pairing Navi graphics with Zen 2 CPUs, Van Gogh looks set boost performance for the ultraportable sector (Image source: AMD)

New AMD Ryzen “Van Gogh” mobile APU details emerge: Zen 2 CPUs and RDNA2 graphics set to turbocharge 7.5W to 18W low-power notebooks

Tipster @patrickschur_ revealed new details about AMD’s upcoming Van Gogh mobile APUs. The new chips will evidently feature Zen 2 CPUs paired with Navi graphics and target a low power profile between 7.5W-18W.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Aug 2020 16:25
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TM420IA Ryzen 7 Convertible Review: Core i7 Need Not Apply

81% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TM420IA Ryzen 7 Convertible Review: Core i7 Need Not Apply

Flippin' good. It's another home run for the affordable Asus VivoBook Flip series as this AMD-powered convertible retails is both faster and cheaper than many Intel Core i7 alternatives in the market.
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, Vega 7, 14", 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Aug 2020 02:03
Battery life better with Intel: ThinkPad X13 AMD shows a Renoir weakness

Battery life better with Intel: ThinkPad X13 AMD shows a Renoir weakness

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 with AMD Ryzen 4000 convinces us in the review nearly completely. There are barely any real problems. One of the very few categories where AMD was not better however: The battery life.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Aug 2020 11:11
Beelink GT-R Mini Desktop Review

Beelink GT-R Mini Desktop Review

Mobile Ryzen in a tiny desktop. The Beelink GT-R is a pluck Ryzen-powered mini desktop that has a lot to offer. Its build quality is excellent, and its performance is fairly good for a small-form-factor PC, but some small quirks and a high price tag may keep it off some people's desks.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, Vega 8, 843 g
Sam Medley, 20 Aug 2020 18:46
The MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 come with 45 W Renoir APUs. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 combine a Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H with 2K and 3:2 aspect ratio displays

The MateBook X and MateBook X Pro may be the two most eye-catching laptops that Huawei has released this year, but the MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 are the only ones to feature 45 W Renoir APUs. The two laptops also include 16 GB of RAM, a 512 GB SSD and 2K screens that have 3:2 aspect ratios.
Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 18:31
The new Yoga 6 convertibles powered by AMD's Renoir-U are expected to ship this October. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches 13.3-inch Yoga 6 convertible with Renoir-U APUs and metal+cloth hybrid design

The hybrid design that combines metal with soft textured materials help the chassis weigh in at only 2.9 lbs. Spec-wise, this model is not as impressive as the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, and the prices clearly reflect this. Still, users can equip the 13.3-inch Yoga 6 with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U coupled with up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Aug 2020 12:44
AMD launches the A520 chipset. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches the A520 chipset, confirming its Ryzen 4000 compatibility in the process

AMD has released the full specifications and details of the A520 chipset, which will be using the AM4 socket. The company has also mentioned that it will be compatible with the Zen 3 architecture going forward, as well as with current Ryzen 3000 desktop APUs. It can also use PCIe 3.0 lanes and supports 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 20:09
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro combines AMD Ryzen 9 4900H with 14 inch 16:10 screen

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro combines AMD Ryzen 9 4900H with 14 inch 16:10 screen

Like Dell with the XPS line, Lenovo embraces the 16:10 aspect ratio. The upcoming Lenovo Yoga 7 Pro features the taller screen ratio with a new 14 inch display, combining it with the most powerful AMD laptop processor: The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H.
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Aug 2020 16:18
AMD engineers originally planned a six-core design for Renoir (Image source: AMD)

Hot Chips 2020 | AMD’s Renoir architecture was originally planned to top out at 6 cores, but TSMC’s 7nm process let engineers bump it up to 8 cores

According to its Hot Chips 2020 presentation, AMD originally planned on having Renoir top out at 6 cores. However, TSMC’s efficient 7nm process allowed AMD engineers to design an 8-core CPU within limited silicon and thermal constraints.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Aug 2020 15:32
The purported Xbox Series X might feature a 20 CU GPU. Will that be enough for ninth-gen gaming? (Image source: Microsoft)

The Xbox Series S will reportedly feature a 20 CU RDNA2 GPU running at 1.55 GHz: enough for next-generation experiences at 1080p?

Tipster Tom Warren stated that Microsoft’s purported Xbox Series S console will feature a 20 CU RDNA2 GPU, running at a relatively conservative 1.55 GHz. While other Series S specs appear to be a match for the Xbox Series X, will this GPU be powerful enough to drive next-gen experiences at 1080p?
Arjun Krishna Lal, 18 Aug 2020 15:10
The refreshed MateBook series will arrive in four sizes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X, MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 specifications detailed in new leak

A new leak suggests that the new MateBook X will be joined by three other laptops, namely the MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020. All models will come with 3:2 aspect ratio displays, but the MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 may be the models to go for if you are a fan of the AMD Ryzen 4000H series. The mythical Ryzen 7 4800H is apparently headed to both devices, too.
Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 15:07
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 review: With AMD Renoir the fastest 13-inch ThinkPad laptop

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 review: With AMD Renoir the fastest 13-inch ThinkPad laptop

Compact Ryzen power. As the newest small ThinkPad laptop, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 is the continuation of the traditional ThinkPad X series. In 2020, the AMD version bears the same name as the Intel model - and it is much faster. Buyers still have to live without Thunderbolt, but the performance advantage is so big that we do not consider it a deal-breaker.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U, Vega 7, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 18 Aug 2020 11:09
Laptop vs desktop PC.

Guide: Deciding between a high-end laptop and a desktop PC

Buyers often find themselves in a fix when deciding between a high-end laptop and a full-fledged desktop PC. Modern laptops are now more powerful than ever, often matching the performance of a similar-specced desktop, and they are increasingly being adopted for their versatility and portability. However, desktops still rule the roost when it comes to sheer power and expandability. We take a look at some important considerations that should be made for both form factors and explain the advantages and limitations of each.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Aug 2020 08:57
The Asus ZenBook 14 UM425IA packs Ryzen 4000 power in a compact case. (Image source: Asus)

15-inch variant of the Ryzen 4000-powered Asus ZenBook UM425IA laptop could be in the works

There has been a hint that Asus could be working on a 15-inch variant of the ZenBook 14 UM425IA laptop that comes with a choice of either an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor or an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U APU. The Asus ZenBook 14 UM425IA has been praised for its great display, compact build, and system performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2020 23:27

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