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Remarkable, seemingly accurate PS5, Xbox Series X specs leak

A data leak from an independently verified source indicates that the PS5 and Xbox Series X may boast GPU performance at or beyond RX 5700 XT levels. If confirmed, the next-gen consoles may deliver a true generational leap.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Dec 2019 19:46

The 5600 XT sports similar specs to the 5700

Asrock accidentally outs RX 5600 XT specs

In a website listing that's since been deleted, ASRock accidentally revealed specifications for the as-yet-unannounced RX 5600 XT. The GPU appears to be similar to the RX 5700, albeit with a cut-down memory configuration.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Dec 2019 05:58

Apple could be developing a MacBook Pro for gaming. (Image via Apple)

Apple may be planning to launch a gaming computer in 2020

According to rumors out of Taiwan, Apple is eyeing the gaming PC market and plans to release a gaming-focused computer next year. The rumor claims the device will cost up to US $5000 but doesn't offer much information. The rumor d...

Sam Medley, 30 Dec 2019 05:35

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF could be a Ryzen 5 2600 in disguise. (Source: /u/_vogonpoetry_ on Reddit)

The US$85 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF looks to be a new 12nm Zen+ part and even outperforms the Ryzen 5 2600

AMD looks to have secretly given some their first gen Zen CPUs a 12nm Zen+ upgrade as was noticed by the recent availability of the new Ryzen 5 1600 AF. Initial tests seem to indicate that the Ryzen 5 1600 AF could outperform a st...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2019 13:01

Long-term performance: The Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API

Lenovo IdeaPad S540: AMD is now the obvious choice

With AMD's Ryzen 5 3550H, ultra-thin and mobile laptops can now maintain their performance level over a longer period of time. As our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API shows, users do not need to worry about any drawbacks ca...

Mike Wobker, 26 Dec 2019 05:18

Powercolor releases Radeon RX 5700 ITX compact GPU, but only in Japan

PowerColor has released a mini ITX version of the AMD Radeon RX 5700. While the card operates at the same clock speed as the reference RX 5700, the PowerColor RX 5700 ITX only requires a single PICe 8-pin power connector. The refe...

Sam Medley, 24 Dec 2019 06:39

The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT may be a monster mid-ranger. (Image via VideoCardz)

Leaked benchmarks of AMD Radeon 5600 XT beat Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti

Supposed benchmarks of the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT posted on Reddit paint an interesting picture. The alleged 5600 XT scores place the GPU well above Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in most tests and outpace AMD's own Vega 56 ...

Sam Medley, 23 Dec 2019 16:24

Could AMD be preparing Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 APUs? (Image via AMD)

AMD may soon release Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H APUs with 8 cores

Intel may find AMD's mobile offerings problematic in the coming year. Chinese forum users have stated that the Taiwanese chip manufacturer will soon debut the Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H, both of which are eight-core, 16-threa...

Sam Medley, 23 Dec 2019 00:25

AMD aims to promote the "proliferation of new blockchain-powered gaming platforms." (Image source: AMD)

AMD becomes Blockchain Gaming Alliance member

AMD recently joined the Blockchain Gaming Alliance, the first hardware manufacturer to do so. They aim to provide members with computing platforms to power new, blockchain-based gaming functionality. What are the implications for ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Dec 2019 17:32

The RX 5600 XT will apparently run on a 192-bit bus with GDDR6 VRAM. (Image source: Videocardz)

Gigabyte confirms that the RX 5600 XT is still on the cards

The Radeon RX 5500 XT may have just arrived, but do not forget that AMD is unleashing another mid-range in a few months. Expected to rear its head at CES next month, little is currently known about the RX 5600 XT, but Gigabyte has...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 18:59

Redditor finds GPU configuration for 28 Renoir SKUs in AMD's Bootcamp driver

Redditor _rogame spotted GPU configurations for the entire Renoir APU lineup in a data dump of AMD's Bootcamp driver. The leak indicates that Renoir will feature Vega graphics. CPU performance, however, will see a big boost thanks...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Dec 2019 06:49

Check: Are AMD Ryzen laptops suitable for casual gamers?

Low cost gaming with Ryzen APUs. AMD's Ryzen APUs set the bar high for the performance of integrated GPUs. Therefore, such Ryzen-based laptops can prove to be very interesting for users who not only use office and Internet applications but also occasionally want ...

Sascha Mölck, 18 Dec 2019 13:50

jordan.hyde99's winning setup. (Image via HWbot)

Ryzen 9 3900X claims wPrime world record from Core i9-7920X

The wPrime 1024M benchmark has a new world record holder. An AMD Ryzen 9 3900X owned by user jordan.hyde99 claimed the fastest time in the benchmark for a 12-core CPU this weekend, besting the Intel Core i9-7920X. Perhaps more imp...

Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2019 17:04

Godfall, the PS5's first officially announced title (Image source: Sony)

Godfall, first official PS5 title, announced at The Game Awards

Sony showcased Counterplay Games' Godfall, the first official PS5 title, at The Game Awards. The reveal was near-concurrent with Microsoft's Xbox Series X and Hellblade II reveals.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Dec 2019 14:21

Hellblade II features remarkable visuals (Image source: Microsoft)

First game announced for Xbox Series X: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Following the announcement of the Xbox Series X, Ninja Theory showcased Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the first game officially announced for the platform. Photo-realistic trailer visuals have set expectations high for Microsoft's u...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Dec 2019 11:23

The RX 5500 XT delivers solid 1080p performance (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches the RX 5500XT graphics card at US$169 for 4 GB variant and US$199 for 8 GB

AMD recently released a new graphics card based on the Navi 14 architecture, the RX 5500 XT. The 5500 XT comes in 4 GB and 8 GB flavors and takes the fight to Nvidia's GTX 1650 Super. But with the RX 580 still selling for as low a...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Dec 2019 10:02

Welcome to the Xbox Series X, formerly known as Project Scarlett. (Source: Microsoft)

Say hello to the Xbox Series X, coming Holiday 2020

Microsoft just dropped a bomb on an unsuspecting global gaming community by unveiling the design of its next-generation console, previously known as Project Scarlett. The new console will comprise of more than one model and thus t...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Dec 2019 06:23

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver offers a host of new features. (Source: AMD)

Experiencing performance loss after installing the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver? Here's a possible workaround

Several users have reported performance loss and/or loss of fan curve settings after installing the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 drivers for AMD GPUs such as the Vega 64 and the RX 5700 XT. While the issue does not seem to b...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Dec 2019 13:05

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition now available (Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition now available with a 12 percent speed boost over its predecessor

In addition to the significant performance boost over its predecessor of up to 12 percent, the latest driver package for AMD Radeon video cards also comes with brand new features such as Radeon Boost, Integer Scaling, and a brand-...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2019 10:46

Quantum Vector Strix: Liquid Cooling and ARGB lighting (Image source: EKWB)

Quantum Vector EK waterblocks introduced for Asus ROG Strix 5700 series cards

EKWB introduced the Quantum Vector, a new full-cover water block for the Asus ROG Strix 5700 series. With D-RGB lighting and enhanced thermal performance, the Quantum Vector is an excellent high-end cooling solution for Navi owner...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Dec 2019 07:16

There is unlikely to be a reference version of the RX 5500 XT. (Image source: Heise.de)

Existence of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT confirmed by GPU-Z days ahead of its release

This month's update to GPU-Z has an AMD flavour it. The popular GPU utility not only addresses some VRAM reporting and detection issues of AMD GPUs, but it also adds support for the Radeon Pro W5700. The Radeon RX 5500 XT has been...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2019 18:59

AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs based on Zen 3 could launch in late 2020 along with the X670 chipset. (Source: Wccftech)

Rumor | Ryzen 4000 and X670 to launch in late 2020, Socket AM5 to debut with Ryzen 5000

AMD could be readying the Ryzen 4000 lineup and the X670 chipset for a late 2020 launch, according to a report from MyDrivers. Ryzen 4000 is expected to feature good IPC improvements and slightly higher clocks than the current Zen...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Dec 2019 16:03

Intel claims that i3-9350K is faster than the entire Ryzen 5 lineup in fresh PR slipup

Intel's Asia Pacific marketing team claimed in China that the Intel Core i3-9350K is faster than the entire Ryzen 5 lineup. Is this a simple PR mixup or a sign of worse to come as Intel faces eroding market share, securities issue...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Dec 2019 13:10

Xbox Scarlett might arrive as two SKUs (Image Source: Microsoft)

Developers aren't too enthused by supposed Xbox Lockhart variant with weaker GPU, less RAM

Kotaku's Jason Schreier, who spoke earlier about the Xbox Scarlett's alleged Lockhart variant, offers further details about the budget Scarlett SKU. If it's real, Lockhart may hit the market with less RAM and a weaker GPU. Will th...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 08 Dec 2019 12:30

Intel Re-launches the ancient Pentium G3420 (Image Source: Newegg)

Intel revives Haswell-era Pentium G3420

Facing a severe supply shortage at 14nm, Intel recently revived the Haswell Pentium G3420. This part, discontinued in 2015, could prove popular with OEMs for budget builds. However, will it be enough to alleviate Intel’s supply c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Dec 2019 10:31

The ASRock Challenger RX 5500 XT takes up two slots. (Image source: VideoCardz)

Images of ASRock and Gigabyte RX 5500 XT cards leaked ahead of launch

Images of the ASRock Challenger RX 5500 XT card and the Gigabyte RX 5500 XT Gaming OC and OC cards have been leaked online. The two AIB partners are offering the AMD Navi 14-based graphics card in an overclocked state, with 4 GB a...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2019 00:11

While this is a Radeon RX 5500, it may as well be an RX 5500 XT. (Image source: Heise.de)

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT: Has AMD already borked its midrange Navi offerings?

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is nothing more than an RX 5500 with a wider release, according to multiple sources? The XT will share all its specifications with its non-XT sibling, although AIBs will offer it with up to 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 00:06

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has a reference boost of 1770 MHz. (Image source: Nvidia)

Continued RTX and SUPER take-up helps Nvidia retain command of Steam's video card usage survey

Steam’s hardware and software survey has revealed an astonishing month for Nvidia in terms of video card usage (monthly change). No less than 16 out of the top 20 products come from Team Green, with three AMD GPUs and a single Int...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2019 20:48

Phil Spencer is already enjoying his new XBox Scarlett "primary console." (Source: Dealer - Gaming on Youtube)

Microsoft's Xbox team leader Phil Spencer is already playing on the Xbox Scarlett next gen console

The latest tweet from Phil Spencer reveals that he is already enjoying a working Xbox Scarlett prototype, so it looks like the specs are almost finalized. Spencer also confirms that the upcoming console is backwards compatible wit...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Dec 2019 16:40

The Maxtang VHFP30 is considerably slimmer than the average mini PC, despite being powered by the laptop-grade Ryzen 5 2500U CPU. (Source: AliExpress)

Maxtang releases fanless mini PC powered by laptop-grade Ryzen 5 2500U CPU

AMD wants to build a mini PC ecosystem around its embedded R1000 and V1000 CPUs, but some OEMs like Maxtang want to offer more performance through laptop-grade CPU implementation. In spite of the more powerful Ryzen 5 2500U CPU, t...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Dec 2019 16:16

Dell already uses AMD chips such as the Ryzen 5 3500U APU in the Inspiron line. (Image source: Dell)

Double dose of fortune for AMD as Dell comes knocking and Steam's Hardware Survey delivers a new milestone

Dell has started evaluating the proposition of utilizing a wider selection of processors from AMD due to Intel’s ongoing situation with chip supply. The shortage affected Dell’s business, so now the tech giant is looking for a bro...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2019 01:13

The Radeon RX 5500 XT: A GeForce GTX 1660 challenger? (Image source: Tech Critter)

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT: 8 GB GDDR6 Navi 14 GPU rumoured to launch next week

Have you got your eyes on a new midrange desktop GPU? Are you considering something by NVIDIA, perhaps? Well, AMD has other ideas, and it comes in the form of another Navi 14 GPU. That's right, the Radeon RX 5500 XT is on the hori...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2019 01:12

ASRock's 4x4 BOX - V1000M is among the smallest Ryzen-powered mini PCs available on the market. (Source: AMD)

AMD announces mini PC solutions to compete with Intel's NUC models

The list of partners who are already offering Ryzen-powered mini PCs include ASRock, Simply NUC, EEPD, OnLogic and Tranquil PC, with more OEMs expected to join throughout 2020. For now, the mini PCs are powered by the R1000 and V1...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2019 17:04

AMD Ryzen 4200G is set to feature a must faster iGPU (Source: AMD)

Ryzen 3 4200G “Renoir” spotted on SiSoft Sandra

Industry insider TUM_APISAK recently spotted a SiSoft Sandra OpenCL listing for the supposed Ryzen 3 4200G. Higher clock speeds promise better GPU performance. But does it feature Vega or Navi?

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2019 14:47

The Radeon RX 5600 XT may arrive as soon as Q1 2020. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT: 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a Q1 2020 launch date?

AMD is not done with its Navi GPUs yet, with the company apparently prepping another desktop GPU to add to its portfolio. While its name and early specifications suggest that it will not be pushing NVIDIA's top-end GPUs, it could ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2019 00:33

The EHA has released the results of its latest study. (Source: EHA)

60% or more European consumers would go for an AMD APU in their next desktop

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has released the results of its latest study into user preferences for chipsets from different manufacturers. It indicates that over 60% of these customers would choose AMD for their next no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Dec 2019 23:43

AMD's Ryzen 2000 and 3000 CPUs are clearly the preffered solutions for DIY PC builders. (Source: AMD)

AMD leads Amazon's top 10 CPU best sellers with 9 out of 10 entries

Intel manages to snag the 10th position with the Core i5-9600K, while AMD's models are mostly mid-range CPUs from the 2000 and 3000 series. Thanks to the latest Black Friday deals, the Ryzen 7 2700X occupies the first position wit...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Nov 2019 16:17

Intel Core i9-9900KS for laptops runs slower than the Core i9-9900K

CineBench R20 results are about 10 percent slower than the Core i9-9900K despite costing $100 more. While our Eurocom Clevo sample shows good performance, the processor is ultimately held back by its high running temperatures of ~...

Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2019 16:00

Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 processors are expected to offer around 15% IPC gains over their predecessors. (Image source: Playground.ru)

AIDA64 adds support for 7 nm AMD Vermeer and Renoir processors

Popular diagnostic tool AIDA64 has been updated for the arrival of 2020 processors, namely AMD Ryzen 4000 "Vermeer" and "Renoir" processors. The desktop and mobile chips are due to arrive in Q3 and Q1 2020 respectively. Only the f...

Alex Alderson, 29 Nov 2019 13:29

The Alienware Area 51 desktop. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell's Black Friday sale offers up to US$1020 off Alienware gaming PCs

Dell.com's Black Friday event has kicked off with about 20% off many XPS and Inspiron models. In terms of less productivity-focused hardware, however, its banner listing may be the Alienware Area-51 desktop with a Threadripper 295...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Nov 2019 23:25

AMD's Ryzen Threadripper 3970X has a reference boost clock of up to 4.5 GHz. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X gets clocked at 5.75 GHz and goes on a world record-breaking rampage

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3970X processor has been setting and breaking a whole handful of records over at HWBot, amply demonstrating the potency of Team Red’s latest threat to Intel at the high-end of the CPU market. Eleven reco...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Nov 2019 09:08

AMD confirms 64-core Threadripper coming in 2020, possibly Threadripper 3990X

AMD has confirmed a 64-core Threadripper chip is coming in 2020. This chip will likely be the Threadripper 3990X, a beastly HEDT processor that will likely clobber the Intel Core i9-10980XE. AMD may be the premium choice for conte...

Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2019 18:18

Nvidia's G-Sync VRR standard is more widespread, yet AMD GPU users cannot currently benefit from it. (Source: Nvidia)

PS5 and Xbox Scarlett to benefit from upcoming Nvidia G-Sync support for AMD's GPUs

Nvidia GPUs already support AMD's FreeSync monitors, but AMD's GPUs are still not compatible with Nvidia's G-Sync screens. However, Nvidia recently unveiled that these issues are to be eliminated, as 2020 G-Sync screens will provi...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Nov 2019 16:29

The Lenovo Legion Y740's heatsink, an example of a well-designed heatsink (Source: Lenovo)

Feature | Laptops are more than just specs: Understanding thermals

Laptop performance is complicated. Not only do you have to factor in the parts you need on your future laptop, you also need to make sure you're getting the performance you expect. Here's how to make sure you'll be getting anythin...

Loki Rautio, 25 Nov 2019 04:12

The AMD Athlon 3000G is now available and the unlocked multiplier makes it a strong budget contender. (Source: AMD)

Benchmarks show the overclockable $49 AMD Athlon 3000G is a good Pentium contender

The budget level AMD Athlon 3000G, which was announced two weeks ago, has now been released for sale. This wallet-friendly processor is fully unlocked, bringing back the original spirit of overclocking by allowing users to buy one...

Craig Ward, 23 Nov 2019 05:08

Walmart Motile laptop with Ryzen 5 3500U, 256 GB SSD, and 1080p display is only $380 right now

Deal | Walmart Motile M142 laptop with Ryzen 5 3500U, 256 GB SSD, and 1080p display is only $380 right now

Meanwhile, the lesser-equipped Motile M141 with the Ryzen 3 3300U is only $280. These are some of the better laptop deals you can find if you can accept the weak hinges.

Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2019 00:31

The RX 5700 XT is based on Navi architecture. (Image source: PowerColor)

PowerColor announces the 5700 XT Liquid Devil: Navi with an EK Waterblock

PowerColor recently announced its RX 5700 XT Liquid Devil, a 5700 XT with an EK Waterblock straight out of the box. Priced at US$599, this liquid-cooled 5700 XT might just give the RTX 2070 Super a run for its money.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Nov 2019 23:02