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Deal | Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4050 discounted to just above US$1,000

Until OEMs decide to offer laptops featuring AMD's Phoenix 7040 APUs without any dGPU for US$800 or lower, Lenovo's LOQ budget gaming models that are now on sale for a little over US$1,000 seem to be the next best thing.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Jun 2023 15:13
Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 review: An RTX 4070 gaming laptop with good battery life

88% Acer Nitro 16 AN16-41 review: An RTX 4070 gaming laptop with good battery life

Teamwork. AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 power Acer's gaming laptop. They are joined by a bright, 16:10 aspect ratio, 16-inch display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync), a USB-4 port and very good battery life. The results are impressive. Find out more in our extensive review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 16", 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 18 Jun 2023 15:42
An unreleased 64-core Threadripper was shown off as were some Ryzen 5000X3D engineering samples. (Image source: Gamers Nexus - edited)

192-MB L3 cache-sporting Ryzen 5000X3D monsters shown with unreleased 64-core Zen 3 Ryzen Threadripper in AMD lab tour

A new video from hardware purists Gamers Nexus has seen a trip to AMD labs in Austin result in the showing off of various unreleased processors. A potential AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5990X was part of the show followed by a couple of unreleased chips sporting a huge L3 cache of 192 MB, with these presumably being the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X3D and Ryzen 9 5950X3D.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2023 17:40
US$200 off the launch price (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 6 convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD discounted to US$749.99

The 8 GB RAM / 256 GB SSD version is also discounted to US$549.99. This model impresses with great battery life, excellent processing power for its class, quiet operation and features such as 1080p webcam with IR sensor, fingerprint reader and microSD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2023 16:36
(Image Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5800HS and Nvidia RTX 3060 drops again to US$899.99

This model has not seen these low prices since last November. With the RTX 4060 models not impressing too much, heavily discounted RTX 3060 laptops like the Zephyrus G14 from 2 years ago seem to be a better deal right now.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Jun 2023 18:04
The 16-core AMD Strix Halo APU is reportedly launching in H2 2024. (Source: AMD)

AMD Strix Point APUs officially coming to Ryzen 8000 desktop lineup possibly only packing big Zen 5 cores

AMD has announced that the Ryzen 8000 desktop CPU roster will contain Strix Point APUs. The Strix Point APUs are expected to combine Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3+/3.5 iGPU for discreet board-level graphics performance. According to the latest Moore’s Law Is Dead video, the desktop Strix Point chips may only pack Zen 5 cores skipping on small Zen 5c cores.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Jun 2023 14:59
Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition FA617XS review: The AMD laptop with up to 20-hour runtimes

87% Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition FA617XS review: The AMD laptop with up to 20-hour runtimes

Long distance runner. Asus have chosen AMD hardware - a Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon RX 7600S - to power the gaming laptop. A quick-reacting 16:10 16-inch screen (WUXGA, 165 Hz, FreeSync) and excellent runtimes complete the setup.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon RX 7600S, 16", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 07 Jun 2023 14:40
AMD Ryzen 8000 processors are rumored to be built on TSMC's 4nm process. (Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen 8000 CPUs could bring up to Core i9-13900KS-level boost clocks, 25% more L1 cache, and double-digit IPC uplift vs Zen 4

After revealing the preliminary specifications of the Zen 5 architecture, Paul from RedGamingTech has given some more details regarding the new architecture. The leaker now alleges that AMD Zen 5 processors could have a larger L1 cache and a boost frequency of up to 6 GHz.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Jun 2023 14:45
The AS 5. (Source: GEEKOM)

GEEKOM AS 5 launches as new, more affordable version of its "powered by Asus" mini PC line

The new GEEKOM x Asus series of mini PCs officially has its second member, in the form of the new AS 5. It looks much like its immediate predecessor, although it swaps Ryzen 6000-series processors for the older 9 5900HX platform for a reduced starting price. Meanwhile, the line's flagship AS 6 has made it onto Amazon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 13:52
Ace Magician AM08 Pro

82% Ace Magician AM08 Pro gaming mini PC with Radeon 680M and Ryzen 9 6900HX in our extensive test!

Visually attractive! The Ace Magician AM08 Pro is the ultimate mini PC for gamers and all those who are looking for maximum performance in a very compact case. With its modern and powerful AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and the AMD Radeon 680M, it offers a lot of gaming performance, while still being small enough to fit into any bag. Find out in this extensive review with numerous benchmarks what else the Ace Magician AM08 Pro has to offer.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon 680M, 874 g
Sebastian Bade, 03 Jun 2023 02:01
AMD Phoenix laptop with mandatory Nvidia dGPU (Image Source: XMG)

XMG updated roadmap shows AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Phoenix laptops scheduled for Q3 2023, but there is a catch

The APEX 15 / 17 models as well as a new 16-inch CORE laptop are scheduled to receive the AMD Phoenix treatment with a Ryzen 7 7840HS APU later this summer. However, even though the integrated Radeon 780M GPU is already good enough for 1080p gaming, XMG cannot eliminate the dGPU options.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Jun 2023 14:48
The AYA Neo Mini PC Kit. (Source: AYA)

AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 Mini PC Kit announced along with upgrade pathway to Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance

AYA has announced a new Mini PC Kit for owners of the AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 who want to opt in to their new motherboard upgrade program to AYA Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance. The program is similar to the Framework laptop upgrade approach.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2023 07:10
The APEX 17. (Source: XMG)

Computex 2023 | XMG APEX 17 and 15 debut with all-new design and series-first Ryzen 7 7735HS platform

XMG has brought its first ever gaming laptops to support the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS to show off as part of its Computex 2023 showcase. The latest (or M23) APEX 15- and 17-inch models also boast 'full power' RTX 4050 or 4060 graphics, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. The potentially affordable new PCs also feature upgradable RAM and SSD storage.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2023 15:00
MSI Alpha 17 features Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 40 Series GPUs. (Image Source: MSI)

Computex 2023 | No more AMD Advantage: MSI Alpha 17 launched with Ryzen 9 7945HX, RTX 4070, and world's first Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7

MSI has announced an all-new Alpha 17 lineup with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Dragon Range APUs and a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Laptop GPUs. This year's Alpha 17 offerings come with improved QHD 240 Hz displays that cover 100% DCI-P3 and are also the world's first laptops to feature Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7 WLAN.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 May 2023 15:53
The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a QHD webcam. (Image Source: Acer)

Computex 2023 | Acer launches Swift Edge 16 featuring AMD Ryzen 7040 APUs, high-res 16:10 120 Hz OLED, Wi-Fi 7, and 1440p webcam

Acer is upgrading its Swift Edge 16 premium business laptop ahead of Computex 2023. The Acer Swift Edge 16 features AMD Ryzen 7040 APUs with up to Radeon 780M graphics and a 16:10 120 Hz WQXGA+ OLED panel among other features. Acer has also equipped the Swift Edge 16 with a QHD 1440p webcam and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2023 13:42
AMD CTO Mark Papermaster at the ITF World event (Image Source: imec Facebook)

AMD CTO: Hybrid cores are coming soon to Ryzen processors and generative AI will speed up chip design

CTO Mark Papermaster revealed at this year's ITF World event that AMD will soon introduce its own hybrid core technology with performance cores and efficiency cores similar to Intel's and Apple's implementations. This technology is to be featured on server-grade processors as well, and AMD will extensively use generative AI to improve energy efficiency along with core speeds.
Bogdan Solca, 18 May 2023 14:32
The Asus ROG Ally can handle all sorts of console emulation with ease

Asus ROG Ally runs popular console emulators including Xenia for Xbox 360 and RPCS3 for PS3, God of War 3 emulated at 1080p 60 fps thanks to Ryzen Z1's AVX-512 support

The Asus ROG Ally is capable of handling a host of popular console emulators thanks to AVX-512 support in its Ryzen Z1 APU. The Ally was shown to effectively run popular console emulators — from light ones such as the PPSPP for the PSP to the more complex ones including Xenia for the Xbox 360 and RPCS3 for the PS3.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 May 2023 11:14
Minisforum Venus UM780 Pro / UM790 Pro mini PC (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum intros AMD Ryzen 7040HS Series-powered Venus UM780 Pro and UM790 Pro mini PCs

Although the details regarding the shipment date, hardware setup choices, and prices are still unknown, Minisforum has officially unveiled the Venus UM780 Pro and UM790 Pro mini PCs. The first one sports an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, while the other comes with a Ryzen 9 7940HS inside. Both feature a new cooling system.
Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2023 15:24
AMD desktop and server-grade AI-powered CPUs could be a thing in a few years. (Image Source: Freepik)

AMD outlines plans to integrate AI XDNA IPUs across its entire processor portfolio

For now, only select mobile-grade processors will feature the AI XDNA IPUs. AMD is considering IPUs for desktop and server CPUs some time in the next three years, not before software support sees clear expansion.
Bogdan Solca, 16 May 2023 18:00
Morefine M600 6600U desktop PC review: The affordable mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U with 32 GB RAM and USB4

84% Morefine M600 6600U desktop PC review: The affordable mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U with 32 GB RAM and USB4

Quiet throughout! We were already able to take a look at the top-of-the-range Morefine M600 with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX - now, it is time to look at the M600 with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, which is also part of AMD's Rembrandt series. In this review, you can take a look at how well the mid-range SoC did in our tests and whether this model is worth buying.
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U, Radeon 660M, 768 g
Sebastian Bade, 15 May 2023 15:40
The powerful AM5 desktop CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7700X has finally droped below the US$300 mark (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X drops to lowest price ever thanks to 26% discount on Amazon

After the original launch price of US$399 may have deterred some gamers from tackling their long-overdue hardware upgrade, one of AMD's more popular desktop CPUs can now be ordered at a significant discount as the Ryzen 7 7700X has dropped to US$295 on Amazon.
Enrico Frahn, 11 May 2023 23:05
More USB4 ports (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum teases UM780 / 790 Pro mini PCs with AMD Ryzen 9 7040HS Phoenix APUs

The teaser image shows two USB4 ports and Chinese sources suggest that the UM780 model is powered by the R9 7840HS APU, while the UM790 Pro packs the R9 7940HS, both integrating the powerful Radeon 780M GPU with 12 RDNA 3 CUs.
Bogdan Solca, 11 May 2023 15:25
Retailers are making the R9 7000X3D models more enticing. (Image Source: AMD)

Deal | Newegg offers 10% discounts for AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D processors

The higher-end Ryzen 9 7000X3D sales are certainly eclipsed by the Ryzen 7 7800X3D ones all over the world. Retailers like Newegg are now trying to entice AMD fans with 10% discounts on the more expensive models with 3D V-Cache.
Bogdan Solca, 10 May 2023 12:30
Acer Aspire 3 with AMD Mendocino Ryzen 5 7520U in review

76% Acer Aspire 3 Laptop Review: An affordable Mendocino offering with excellent battery life and a sub-par screen

Mendocino? More like Mendocinope The Acer Aspire 3 with AMD's Mendocino-based Ryzen 5 7520U processor targets the low-end market with its affordable price. It features a 15.6-inch TN panel, a 512 GB NVMe SSD, 8 GB of soldered LPDDR5 RAM, and a 40 Wh battery. Is it worth sacrificing some features to save a few bucks? Read on to find out.
AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, Radeon 610M, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Anil Ganti, 05 May 2023 12:16
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS analysis - Zen4 Phoenix is ideally as efficient as Apple

AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS analysis - Zen4 Phoenix is ideally as efficient as Apple

Light and shade. After quite a delay, the first 4 nm chips are being brought onto the market. We finally got our hands on the new Phoenix series Ryzen 9 7940HS in order to test the processor's performance and check out its efficiency levels using different power levels. Was the wait worth it?
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, Radeon 780M, 14"
Andreas Osthoff, 03 May 2023 19:01
Desktop Zen 5 Granite Ridge chips will reportedly use the TSMC 4 nm process. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Massive AMD Zen 5 IPC gain of 25%+ reported as leak alleges increased L1 cache and revamped L3 cache for Ryzen 8000 CPUs

Paul from RedGamingTech is at it again with another round of leaks concerning AMD’s Zen 5 processors that are expected to debut sometime in 2024. Per the leaker, the Ryzen 8000 CPUs could bring north of 25% IPC uplift, a larger L1, 1 MB L2, and a new “Ladder” L3 cache.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 May 2023 10:15
The Beelink SER6 is 25% off, falling to just under US$520, at Amazon. (Image via Beelink on Amazon)

Deal | Beelink SER6 Pro Mini with Ryzen 7 7735HS and 32 GB DDR5 RAM drops below US$520 on Amazon

The Beelink SER6 Pro Mini desktop, which boasts an octacore AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Radeon 680M iGPU, is on sale for just under US$520 at Amazon. The mini PC includes 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and a 500 GB PCIe NVMe SSD.
Sam Medley, 02 May 2023 20:23
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review - Compact Gaming Laptop with AMD Zen4 Phoenix & RTX 4090

90% Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Review - Compact Gaming Laptop with AMD Zen4 Phoenix & RTX 4090

Debut for the Ryzen 9 7940HS. The 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the first laptop with AMD’s new Phoenix mobile processor, which is combined with the fast GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop and a 165 Hz Mini-LED panel in a compact 14-inch laptop.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, 14", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Apr 2023 15:01
MECHREVO has produced some affordable 7845HX and 7945HX laptops for gamers in China. (Image source: AMD/MECHREVO - edited)

Ferocious AMD Dragon Range laptops with Ryzen 9 APUs and RTX 40 GPUs go on sale in China from the equivalent of just US$1,084

A trio of fearsome AMD Dragon Range laptops have appeared on a Chinese retailer, coming courtesy of the manufacturer MECHREVO. The Jiaolong 16 Pro gaming laptops feature either an AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX processor or a Ryzen 9 7945HX part and either a GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU or the RTX 4070 Laptop variant. Prices start from the equivalent of around US$1,084.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2023 23:37
No 3 nm silicon for consumer-grade Zen 5? (Image Source: AMD)

AMD could entirely skip TSMC's 3 nm node for consumer processors according to leaked roadmap

Industry sources cited by DigiTimes claim that all the upcoming Zen 5 processors would be manufactured on TSMC’s 4 nm nodes, with the sole exception of the 2025 EPYC processors that will feature 3 nm silicon. Zen 6 is expected to jump directly to 2 nm.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Apr 2023 17:56
The affected AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Asus X670 parts due to an apparent spike in SoC voltage. (Image Source: u/Speedrookie on Reddit)

AMD seeds new AGESA to mitigate Ryzen 7000 burnout concerns, confirms EXPO and PBO functionality will not be impacted

With increasing concerns of Ryzen 7000 series CPUs getting burnt and killing the motherboard along with them, AMD has issued an official clarification that it is seeding AGESA updates to board partners that can help mitigate the issue. Users report that they started experiencing dead CPUs after enabling EXPO memory profiles, but AMD's statement confirms that EXPO and PBO capabilities will continue to work as intended.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Apr 2023 21:33
GMK's mini PCs with R9 7940H are only a few weeks away from launch. (Image Source: Reddit)

Leak suggests GMK will first launch AMD R9 7940H mini PCs this May, Minisforum and Asus to follow suit shortly

According to the GMK's leaked slides, the first mini PCs powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 7840H and Ryzen 9 7940H APUs should launch in just a few weeks. The spec sheet shows that the Radeon 780M iGPU will benefit from LPDDR5x-7500 RAM in capacities of up to 256 GB. Minisforum, Morefine and Asus are also expected to launch similar configurations in June-July.
Bogdan Solca, 27 Apr 2023 14:06
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 in review. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600 65 W Review: Midrange US$220 gaming sweet spot that outperforms Core i9-12900K and all Zen 3 CPUs in single-core

Zen for the rest of us. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 65 W Raphael CPU that aims to lower the barrier for AAA gaming and content creation tasks. In this review, we test AMD's entry-level Zen 4 SKU, see how it compares with the competition including Intel Raptor Lake and Alder Lake along with other Zen 3 and Zen 4 offerings, and evaluate if this can be a viable CPU for your next mainstream build.
AMD Ryzen 5 7600, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Apr 2023 12:01
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v G3 AMD laptop review: a ThinkPad workstation now with a Ryzen 6000H for the first time

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P15v G3 AMD laptop review: a ThinkPad workstation now with a Ryzen 6000H for the first time

The last samurai. The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 will be the final ThinkPad with the classic 1.8 mm keyboard. It's also the first workstation model in the ThinkPad series with the AMD Ryzen 6000H series - the mixture of old and new in this relatively inexpensive ThinkPad workstation is exciting.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Apr 2023 20:27
The AS 6. (Source: GEEKOM)

GEEKOM x Asus AS 6 challenges the Intel NUC 13 Pro with Ryzen 6000 power

GEEKOM has announced that it has collaborated with Asus on its latest mini-PC. The AS 6 is backed to "outshine" Intel's NUC 13 Pro with a Ryzen 9 6900HX top-end model. It also boasts dual USB4 and dual HDMI 2.1 ports in a MIL-STD-810H-rated chassis and, thus, multiple high-res monitors. The new GEEKOM x Asus AS 6 is available to pre-order from now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Apr 2023 17:26
AMD Strix Halo could offer RTX 4070-class graphics as a discrete GPU chiplet alongside Zen 5 cores. (Image Source: AMD)

Massive AMD Ryzen 8000 Zen 5 leak: Strix Halo chiplet APUs targeting Apple silicon efficiency with RTX 4070-class graphics along with new Strix Point and Fire Range APUs

New information about AMD's upcoming mobile APUs have leaked online indicating significant upgrades to CPU and GPU performance. Next gen APUs include Hawk Point and Strix Point for the Premium Mobile segment, Strix Halo that is slated to take on Apple silicon with RTX 4070-class RDNA 3.5 graphics, and Fire Range, which is the purported successor to Dragon Range.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Apr 2023 09:28
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X retail box (Source: @GawroskiT on Twitter)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X price slashed in half on Amazon

Released back in early November 2020, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X desktop processor now has a US$309 list price on Amazon. Thankfully, the ongoing 50% discount pushes the price of this chip down to a wallet-friendly value of US$153.60, which keeps it relevant in late April 2023. This processor ships with a Wraith Stealth cooler.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2023 22:43
The GMK NucBox K2 sports an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS. (Image via GMK)

GMK unveils Ryzen 7-powered NucBox K1 and NucBox K2 mini PCs

GMK is now selling two new mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 7 CPUs. The NucBox K1 has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, and the NucBox K2 has an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS. Both machines are similar in every other regard.
Sam Medley, 21 Apr 2023 21:19
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 review - The almost perfect ultrabook with AMD Zen 3+

89% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 review - The almost perfect ultrabook with AMD Zen 3+

AMD Yoga with USB 4. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 14 is a brand-new ultrabook available with either AMD or Intel CPUs and can even be configured with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 40 Series GPU. This, in conjunction with the fantastic keyboard and great IPS display, makes it one of the best compact laptops money can buy right now.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon 680M, 14.5", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Apr 2023 20:19
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has base and boost clocks of 4.2 and 5 GHz respectively. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D launch review roundup depicts CPU beating Intel Core i9-13900K/KS in gaming while using less than half the power

Just like the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and the Ryzen 9 7900X3D, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a 64 MB 3D V-Cache stacked on top of the single CCD bringing the total amount of L3 cache to 96 MB. Per 3DCenter’s launch review roundup, not only does the cheapest Ryzen 7000X3D CPU sip power, the presence of 3D V-Cache propels the Ryzen 7 7800X3D to the top of the gaming charts.
Fawad Murtaza, 18 Apr 2023 04:28
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G3 AMD laptop review: Lightweight workstation without dGPU

87% Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G3 AMD laptop review: Lightweight workstation without dGPU

Entry-level model. Lenovo traditionally like to reuse their T series ThinkPad laptops as workstations. The ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, for example, is the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3's counterpart. Unusual for a mobile workstation: The P14s doesn't have a dedicated GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 14", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Apr 2023 19:33
AMD recently released the EPYC 9004-series server processors based on Zen 4 architecture. (Image source: AMD)

Streamlined 48-core AMD EPYC 9474F outscores 64-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX in PassMark's CPU Mark test suite

The AMD EPYC 9474F server processor has turned up on PassMark and managed to outscore a Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX in the CPU Mark test suite despite having much fewer cores. The EPYC 9474F is part of the Zen 4-based Genoa family whereas the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX featured as part of the Zen 3-based Chagall series.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2023 20:37
The Ryzen 9 7900X sees the biggest price drop. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD slashes Ryzen 7000X/3D processor prices by up to 18%

AMD is not applying any price cuts for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, unfortunately, even though it is a bit slower overall compared to the new Ryzen 7 7800X3D in games. Nevertheless, the Ryzen 9 7900X3D sees a US$50 reduction, while the Ryzen 9 7950X slips under US$600, and the Ryzen 9 7900X receives the biggest price cut down to US$423.99.
Bogdan Solca, 07 Apr 2023 17:38
AMD Phoenix U Series Zen 4 includes the Ryzen 5 7540U with a Radeon 740M RDNA 3 iGPU. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 7540U with Radeon 740M spotted in purported Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 and Asus ROG Flow X13 with no release date in sight

References to AMD Ryzen 7040U Series Phoenix Zen 4 APUs surfaced online in what appear to be Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 or IdeaPad 330, and Asus ROG Flow X13 models. Both these laptops are indicated to feature the Ryzen 5 7540U, which is also the first APU to sport the lowest rung RDNA 3 Radeon 740M iGPU.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Apr 2023 16:04
Among the first AMD-powered mini PCs to feature an USB4 connector (Image Source: Beelink)

Deal | Beelink mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM is only US$585.65 on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS integrates the Radeon 680M for light gaming and the 32 GB of RAM recommend this mini PC for content creation tasks. Additionally, the configuration includes a 500 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and a USB4 connector for external graphics.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Apr 2023 18:05
AMD Strix Point APUs are seemingly based on TSMC's 4 nm and 3 nm processes. (Source: AMD)

Zen 5-based AMD Strix point APUs reportedly coming with up to 16 core CPU and 8 WGP RDNA 3+ iGPU with 3 GHz+ clock speed

AMD launched the “Phoenix-HS” APUs at CES 2023. The APUs are based on Zen 4 CPUs and RDNA 3 iGPUs. AMD will follow the Phoenix-HS APUs with the launch of “Strix Point” APUs next year that will combine a Zen 5 CPU and an RDNA 3+ iGPU. Paul from RedGamingTech has now alleged that the CPU and iGPU on Strix Point APUs will pack up to 16 cores and 16 RDNA 3+ Compute Units respectively.
Fawad Murtaza, 04 Apr 2023 12:01
AMD Zen 5 CPUs are expected to debut in H1 2024. (Source: AMD/MLID-edited)

Packed AMD Zen 5 leak reveals Ryzen 8000 CPUs could release in Q1 2024 with 20-25% IPC uplift, up to 16 cores, and larger L1/L2 caches

AMD is scheduled to launch the Ryzen 8000 Zen 5 CPUs in 2024. According to serial leakers Tom from Moore’s Law Is Dead and Paul from RedGamingTech, the Zen 5 CPUs will bring a double-digit IPC uplift, up to 16 cores/32 threads, and will be compatible with the AM5 platform.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Apr 2023 13:07
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Desktop CPU review: New gaming flagship with 3D V-Cache on AM5 socket

Really fast without brute force! The Ryzen 7000 series isn't very old yet, and AMD already offers improvements, introducing efficient and still powerful processors with the X3D models. With the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, we are taking a look at the new gaming flagship in this review. Find out from numerous benchmark tests, whether AMD succeeds in surpassing Intel's Core i9-13900K.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Sebastian Bade, 31 Mar 2023 21:04
Comes with a few premium features, too. (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H and Nvidia GTX 1650 dGPU gets discounted down to US$599.99

This model balances the somewhat lacking 8 GB of RAM and mediocre display with the addition of premium features like a fingerprint reader, microSD card reader and a solid chassis.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Mar 2023 18:00
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D has a base and boost clock of 4.2 and 5 GHz respectively. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D appears 38% faster vs Ryzen 7 5800X3D while trailing behind Ryzen 7 7700X in SiSoftware Processor Arithmetic benchmark

AMD is set to release the 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D early next month. The CPU has now made a stop at the SiSoftware benchmark and scored 395 GOPS in the Processor Arithmetic test. The score puts the CPU quite a bit ahead of the Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5800X3D.
Fawad Murtaza, 29 Mar 2023 12:30

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