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AMD has claimed that the Ryzen 9 7950X3D will comfortably beat the Core i9-13900K in gaming. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D and 7900X3D review date leaks as Ryzen 7 7800X3D hinted to have faster 3D V-Cache CCD clocks vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

AMD revealed the Ryzen 9 7950X3D, Ryzen 9 7900X3D, and Ryzen 7 7800X3D featuring an extra 64 MB of 3D V-Cache at CES 2023. A rumor now alleges that AMD will lift the Ryzen 9 7950X3D/7900X3D review embargo shortly before general availability. A separate report claims that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 3D V-Cache CCD frequencies could be more than the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.
Fawad Murtaza, 21 Feb 2023 09:02
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ABA7 in review: Enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU

Direct from the test lab: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 - Ryzen with stamina

Lenovo's office notebook offers a strong Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions and good battery runtimes. Another positive aspect: USB-C power delivery is supported.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Feb 2023 10:48
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ABA7 review: Enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU

82% Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ABA7 review: Enduring office notebook with a powerful Ryzen APU

All-rounder. Lenovo's office notebook offers a strong Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions and good battery runtimes. Another positive aspect: USB-C power delivery is supported.
AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, Vega 7, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Feb 2023 12:29
The AYANEO Geek and AYANEO 2 consoles start at US$949 and US$1,099 respectively. (Source: AYANEO)

Bad AMD Adrenalin drivers potentially crippling Ryzen 7 6800U APU in some AYANEO handheld consoles

The latest AMD Adrenaline GPU drivers are reportedly reducing the amount of video memory available to the Radeon 680M iGPU inside the Ryzen 7 6800U in the AYANEO 2 and the AYANEO Geek handheld game consoles. However, the issue only seems to affect the aforementioned consoles and not the entire AYANEO lineup.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Feb 2023 09:28
Not all Ryzen 7000 processors have the most up-to-date CPU and GPU architectures that AMD has to offer. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U shows up on PassMark as a disappointing Ryzen 7 5825U doppelganger

The AMD Ryzen 7 7730U has turned up on the PassMark benchmark site where it has revealed itself to be basically a Ryzen 7 5825U with a fresh coat of paint. The Ryzen 7 7730U was released in January 2023 but is based on Zen 3 architecture and comes with a Vega 8 graphics part. The Barcelo-R APU has been made for use in thin and light laptops.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Feb 2023 22:15
Razer Blade 14 compact gaming laptop (Source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 6900HX and GeForce RTX 3070 Ti now US$500 off on Amazon

With a list price of US$2,599.99, the Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop brings together the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card in a compact package. Now, Amazon is offering a 19% discount that brings the aforementioned figure down by roughly US$500, to US$2,099.17.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2023 19:25
Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition in review: AMD notebook under the auspices of the 7

86% Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition in review: AMD notebook under the auspices of the 7

Marathon wonder. The Asus TUF Gaming A16 contains not only a CPU, but also a GPU from the current AMD generation. Find out in our review whether an upgrade is worthwhile or whether performance gains are insufficient.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, Radeon RX 7600S, 16", 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 Feb 2023 20:26
Minisforum Mars Series MC560

80% Minisforum Mars Series MC560 review: Powerful mini PC with AMD Ryzen 5 and integrated webcam for office use

Mini PC for special requirements. With the MC560, Minisforum is the first mini PC maker to have a compact office computer with built-in camera and speakers in their product portfolio. The device features a Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, which provides solid performance for a wide range of applications. In this review, we'll discuss what other advantages are offered by the MC560 with the help of many measurements and benchmark results.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, Vega 7, 562 g
Sebastian Bade, 14 Feb 2023 17:40
AMD's Mendocino APUs conserve battery power more efficiently. (Image Source: HP)

HP starts selling budget laptops with AMD Mendocino processors

The new AMD Mendocino models from HP start at US$329.00 and feature 17, 15 and 14-inch form-factors, plus up to a Ryzen 5 7520U processor with Radeon 610M iGPU. RAM is limited to 8 GB LPDDR5, but the NVMe storage can be expanded up to 1 TB.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Feb 2023 16:36
Minisforum Neptune Series HX99G

90% Minisforum Neptune Series HX99G review: Compact gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and AMD Radeon RX 6600M also includes USB4 and Thunderbolt

Mini-PC for gamers! Those who are currently looking for a compact gaming PC should definitely take a closer look at the Neptune Series HX99G from Minisforum. Find out in this review what the small desktop PC with the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and a dedicated AMD Radeon RX 6600M is able to do. In terms of the connections, with USB4 and Thunderbolt the most current standards are also included.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon RX 6600M, 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 Feb 2023 20:59
Phoenix-HS APUs include the Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS, and Ryzen 9 7940HS. (Source: AMD, UserBenchmark-edited)

Impressive AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix APU speeds past the Core i9-12900HK and the Ryzen 9 6900HX on UserBenchmark

The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS is the flagship “Phoenix” APU combining a Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA 3 Radeon 780M iGPU. An HP EliteBook 865 G10 has now made an appearance on UserBenchmark depicting that the Ryzen 9 7940HS inside the laptop is significantly more powerful than the Ryzen 9 6900HX and can even outperform the Core i9-12900H.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Feb 2023 12:37
AMD's Zen 5 is codenamed "Granite Ridge". (Source: AMD)

AMD Zen 5 architecture leak reveals 22-30% IPC gain as well as a much bigger L1, unified L2, and a possible shared L4 cache for APUs

Paul from RedGamingTech has revealed updated information regarding 2024’s AMD Zen 5 CPU architecture. According to the leaker, Zen 5 could have a double-digit IPC uplift, significantly bigger L1 cache, and 8 cores per CCX. Most of these specs seem to confirm what Paul has mentioned previously.
Fawad Murtaza, 08 Feb 2023 12:54
AMD continues to nibble at Intel's usage share thanks to great deals on popular Zen 3 CPUs. (Image source: AMD/Steam - edited)

Vigorous Ryzen 7 5800X3D and Zen 3 SKU sales help AMD target new usage share heights in Steam hardware survey

AMD has made a good showing in the January 2023 Steam hardware and software survey in regard to PC processor usage by manufacturer. Strong sales for Zen 3 parts, especially the ever-popular Ryzen 7 5800X3D, have likely helped Team Red take another small bite out of Intel’s majority share. This new result has halted a potential Windows usage share slump for AMD.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2023 18:58
Ryzen 7040 Phoenix APUs are manufactured on a 4 nm process node. (Source: AMD)

Preliminary Ryzen 9 7940HS performance figure fails to impress as AMD's flagship "Phoenix" APU trails behind Core i9-12900H

The Ryzen 9 7940HS is AMD’s next-generation Phoenix-HS APU featuring the company’s latest Zen 4 CPU cores and an RDNA 3 iGPU in the form of a Radeon 780M. Rumors had it that the Radeon 780M would be slightly faster, if not equal, than the Radeon 680M. The latest performance showcase from Bilibili makes the Radeon 780M appear measurably ahead of its predecessor.
Fawad Murtaza, 03 Feb 2023 18:48
The 14-inch laptop is small but mighty with its 72Wh battery.

LG Ultra PC 14: Battery life exceeded expectations in our testing

We put the LG Ultra PC 14 through its paces and found that its battery life is hard to beat – lasting around 17 hours on a single charge is quite a statement to make. Even the lightweight LG gram 14 have to pack it up, as its battery life is five hours shorter.
Sebastian Jentsch, 01 Feb 2023 09:23
Beelink SER6 Pro review: The AMD Radeon 680M is stunning on a mini PC

Beelink SER6 Pro review: The AMD Radeon 680M is stunning on a mini PC

Putting Intel NUC Iris Xe to shame. For about $650 USD complete with storage and 32 GB of RAM, the Beelink SER6 Pro offers some serious performance-per-dollar when compared to competing mini PCs. Its GPU in particular is one of the fastest amongst any integrated solution.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, Radeon 680M, 511 g
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2023 19:56
This Ryzen 9 5900X with bent/broken pins only cost US$3. (Image Source: u/bogerton on Reddit)

Redditor snags AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with bent pins for ridiculous low price of US$3, resurrects it back to life sans integrated audio

In what might possibly be the deal of the century, a Redditor found a returned 12C/24T AMD Ryzen 9 5900X selling for just US$3 in a local store. The CPU had bent pins and a couple of missing ones, but the OP managed to straighten the bent ones, successfully POST the CPU, and even stress test it. The missing pins apparently correspond to integrated audio, but they didn't seem to affect the processor's functionality.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2023 09:02
The AMD EPYC 9654 can also boast of 192 threads and L3 cache of 384 MB. (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD EPYC 9654 shows what 96 Zen 4 cores can do by outbenching a Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX by almost 30% on PassMark

AMD’s EPYC 9654 “Genoa” server processor has turned up on PassMark and has soared straight to the top of the High End CPU Mark chart. This was previously headed by the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX chip, but its 64 cores had no chance against the 96 cores of the EPYC 9654. The Zen 4 Genoa CPU has an asking price of US$11,805.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Jan 2023 10:45
Asus TUF Gaming A17 (2022) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A17 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 6800H and GeForce RTX 3060 gets 20% discount on Amazon

Unveiled earlier this month at CES 2023, the latest Asus TUF Gaming A17 gaming laptops are not available for purchase yet. However, last year's model with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, and 16/512 GB is now 20% off on Amazon. Thus, it can be acquired for US$1,115 (down from US$1,399.99).
Codrut Nistor, 20 Jan 2023 09:58
ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2022) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

Deal | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 6800H and GeForce RTX 3060 now 21% off on Amazon

Shown at CES 2023 with new AMD Zen 4 processors up to the Ryzen 9 and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, the updated Asus TUF Gaming A15 is still not available for purchase. However, last year's model with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is now 21% off, so its price tag currently reads US$1,099.
Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2023 19:27
Alienware m17 R5 with AMD hardware reviewed: Suboptimal drivers unnecessarily slow down strong AMD gamer

Alienware m17 R5 with AMD hardware reviewed: Suboptimal drivers unnecessarily slow down strong AMD gamer

Compared to the combinations of Intel CPU and Nvidia graphics, gaming laptops with a CPU and a GPU both from AMD are in the minority. If all pure AMD machines have major driver problems similar to the current Alienware m17 R5, then this is unlikely to change. It's a shame really, because the potential remains untapped.
Christian Hintze, 18 Jan 2023 08:58
The X670E AORUS XTREME supports PCIe 5.0 SSDs. (Source: GIGABYTE)

AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 entry cost may soon become cheap thanks to seemingly imminent budget A620 AM5 motherboards

Affordable AM5 motherboards could be imminent as several GIGABYTE and ASUS A620 motherboards have visited the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Additionally, some of these boards have also been listed for sale on the Chinese e-commerce site Goofish. The appearance of wallet-friendly AM5 boards is welcome since there is no true budget option among the currently available products.
Fawad Murtaza, 17 Jan 2023 10:30
Alienware m17 R5 laptop review: All-AMD gamer with great potential, but driver problems

86% Alienware m17 R5 laptop review: All-AMD gamer with great potential, but driver problems

The AMD mothership is yet to take off. In the new m17 R5, Dell bets fully on AMD, both for the processor (Ryzen 9 6900HX) and the graphics card (Radeon RX 6850M XT). We take a look at whether the components work well together in the 17-inch gamer and whether the AMD combo can stand up to its Intel/Nvidia rivals.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, Radeon RX 6850M XT, 17", 3.4 kg
Christian Hintze, 16 Jan 2023 21:23
AMD Strix Point APUs supposedly feature Zen 5 and Zen 4D CPU cores. (Source: AMD, RedGamingTech-edited)

Powerful AMD Strix Point APUs with 9 TFLOP RDNA 3+ iGPU and hybrid Zen 5 CPU could make low-end discreet GPUs "irrelevant"

AMD Strix Point APUs are slated to release in 2024. The chips reportedly sport a hybrid architecture through a combination of big and small CPU cores. Serial leaker Paul from RedGamingTech now alleges that the Strix Point’s iGPU has the potential to challenge discreet lower-end graphics cards.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jan 2023 16:58
HP EliteBook 835 G9 in review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard.

HP EliteBook 835 G9: Powerful and durable thanks to Ryzen

The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP uses a very bright 13.3-inch screen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) with an optional privacy filter.
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jan 2023 14:47
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X rocks a chiplet design with separate I/O and CPU dies. (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X price falls below U$200 with a 20% discount on eBay

The Ryzen 7 5700X is currently going for US$189.99 on eBay with free shipping and returns. The processor packs 8 cores, 16 threads, and 36 MB of total cache. Like other Zen 3 CPUs, the chip can be slotted into any AM4 board that supports Zen 3 CPUs.
Fawad Murtaza, 16 Jan 2023 08:34
HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

89% HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

1.000 nits panel. The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP installs a very bright 13.3-inch screen in the work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) along with an optional privacy filter.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U, Radeon 680M, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jan 2023 11:23
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 has 16 MB of L3 cache. (Source: AMD)

Deal | Budget-friendly AMD Ryzen 5 5500 price drops a massive 38% to below US$100 on Amazon

AMD released the Ryzen 5 5500 in 2021 for US$159. The processor is a cut-down Ryzen 5 5600G with the iGPU disabled and clock speeds reduced. The result is a chip that often performs on par with the Ryzen 5 5600G but losses out to the less expensive Core i3-12100 in gaming, making the processor a bad deal at its retail price.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jan 2023 09:43
Lower 3 nm wafer prices could attract more orders from traditional clients. (Image Source: TSMC)

Rumor: TSMC could cut 3 nm wafer prices to allow for orders from big clients like AMD and Nvidia

As of now, the only firm orders for 3 nm wafers received by TSMC come from Apple and Broadcom, while most of the other big clients are not thrilled about the high production costs. Industry sources are suggesting that TSMC could be looking to lower 3 nm wafer prices to attract orders from AMD and Nvidia, maybe even from Qualcomm and MediaTek.
Bogdan Solca, 11 Jan 2023 16:24
XMG Core 15 M22 2022 with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H RTX 3060 in review

88% Schenker XMG Core 15 M22 in review: Gaming midrange with water connection

Optionally water cooled. The Schenker XMG Core 15 is a compact upper mid-range gaming laptop with external water cooling and a long battery life for the class. In addition, the gamer can also operate quietly with air cooling, has an RTX 3060 with 140 W TGP and a responsive WQHD 165 Hz display.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Marvin Gollor, 10 Jan 2023 13:13
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in review

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 65 W Ryzen 7000 Review: Able Core i9-12900K and Core i5-13600K challenger that is US$70 less than Ryzen 7 7700X

Raphael without the X factor. The AMD 65 W Ryzen 7000 non-X lineup seeks to make Zen 4 available at more affordable price points. Today, we test the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and see how it performs vis-à-vis its higher TDP cousins and also against the Intel Raptor Lake competition. While the Ryzen 7 7700 can get you near-Core i9-12900K performance for US$70 less than the Ryzen 7 7700X's MSRP, extraneous factors such as high DDR5 prices can put a spanner in the works.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, 28"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jan 2023 18:01
The Ryzen 5 7600X has 6 cores and 12 threads. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Dual-CCD Ryzen 5 7600X performance reportedly suffers a potential hit after the newest AGESA firmware update

Some versions of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X have been plagued with the low performance following the recent AGESA 1.0.0.4 firmware update. Reports claim that the latest AGESA firmware has disabled Core0 on Ryzen 5 7600X processors which carry two CCDs significantly reducing the performance of the chip.
Fawad Murtaza, 09 Jan 2023 10:15
The AMD Ryzen 7040 Phoenix-HS APUs integrate a Xilinx FPGA Ryzen AI accelerator. (Image Source: AMD)

CES 2023 | AMD details 4 nm Zen 4 Ryzen 7040 Phoenix-HS APUs with integrated Xilinx AI smarts alongside refreshed Zen 3 and Zen3+ offerings

Alongside the Dragon Range-HX high-end APUs, AMD also announced Zen 4-based Ryzen 7040 Phoenix-HS APUs for mainstream performance laptops. Select Ryzen 7040 APUs also come with an integrated Ryzen AI acceleration based on a Xilinx FPGA. Apart from these, AMD also introduced Zen 3+ Ryzen 7035 Rembrandt-R, Zen 3 Ryzen 7030 Barcelo-R with PRO variants, and entry-level Mendocino chips.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2023 15:32
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515) gaming laptop (Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 24% off on Amazon

Sporting a 15.6-inch FHD 144 Hz IPS display, the Acer Nitro 5 (model AN515045-R21A) is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 5600H - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 duo alongside 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. This gaming laptop has a list price of US$1,149.99 and the 24% Amazon discount takes it down to US$868.88.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2023 00:25
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (FA507) laptop (Source: Asus)

CES 2023 | Refreshed Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17 laptops unveiled with up to AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070

With a maximum TGP of 140 W and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 mobile graphics, the updated Asus TUF Gaming A15 and A17 laptops come with up to AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processors, 32 GB DDR5-4800 memory, and 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Their display features G-SYNC support and refresh rates between 144 Hz and 240 Hz.
Codrut Nistor, 04 Jan 2023 20:00
Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022) gaming laptop (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Strix G15 (2022) with Ryzen 7 6800H and GeForce RTX 3050 drops by 23% on Amazon

Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, and a 300 Hz IPS FHD display, last year's Asus ROG Strix G15 has a list price of US$1,299.99 on Amazon. However, the ongoing 23% discount pushes this gaming laptop below the US$1,000 threshold, allowing those interested to get it for US$999.99.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Jan 2023 10:52
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition (Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and RTX 3050 Ti now 38% off on Amazon

The Ryzen 9 5900HS/RTX 3050 Ti-powered Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 limited edition gaming laptop comes as part of a retail bundle that also includes a Remix DJ mixer pad alongside an Allan Walker-branded cap, sleeve, and socks. The GA401QEC-K2064T model is discounted by 38% — US$600 down from the Amazon list price of US$1,599.99.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Jan 2023 20:25
The Filogic 880. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2023 | MediaTek hypes Wi-Fi 7 uptake trajectory with its latest electronics and industrial partnerships

MediaTek asserts that its Wi-Fi 7 tech is taking off as of 2023, with an upcoming range of devices based on its new flagship Filogic 880 chipset for this purpose. The OEM has now also confirmed that it will be a part of Lenovo's upcoming Legion series. Its Wi-Fi 7 solution has also been chosen to pair with the next generation of AMD Ryzen processors, as well as with that of testing and validation equipment.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2023 16:16
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor (Source: Hardware Unboxed on YouTube)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X now 23% off on Amazon

Released at the end of September, the 8-core, 16-thread unlocked desktop processor AMD Ryzen 7 7700X arrived on the market with a US$399 price tag. However, its Amazon list price is noticeably higher, but the US$449 tag has been replaced with one that reads US$346.98 thanks to the ongoing 23% discount.
Codrut Nistor, 28 Dec 2022 15:08
AMD unveiled the Ryzen 9 7950X on August 30. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Ryzen 9 7950X price experiences a massive 19% drop on Amazon

The Ryzen 9 7950X is a 16-core/32-thread CPU built on AMD’s latest Zen 4 architecture. With a base and boost clock of 4.5 GHz and 5.7 GHz respectively, the chip is a beast performer no matter the workload. Amazon is now selling the Ryzen 9 7950X for US$131 off its MSRP.
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Dec 2022 18:48
Intel is expected to launch its first Raptor Lake-HX mobile processors in January 2023. (Image source: Intel)

Brutish Intel Core i9-13900HX pips a desktop i9-12900K and powers past a 24-core Ryzen Threadripper as part of a benchmarked Clevo laptop

The Intel Core i9-13900HX mobile processor has been spotted taking another turn on Geekbench and has yet again produced huge results. The upcoming Raptor Lake-HX chip is a 24-core behemoth that can hit boost speeds of 5.4 GHz. The i9-13900HX defeated a desktop i9-12900K in single-core testing and overtook an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X in multi-core testing.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2022 19:21
IdeaPad Slim 5 14-inch and 16-inch models side by side (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo introduces IdeaPad Slim 5 14 / 16 thin and light laptops with AMD Ryzen 7000U processors

Highlights for the AMD-powered 2023 IdeaPad Slim 5 laptops include three Barcelo-R processor options with Zen 3 cores and RX Vega graphics, up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, up to 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, extended security features, miniSD card reader and an OLED screen option for the 14-inch variants.
Bogdan Solca, 20 Dec 2022 15:00
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 in Shadow Black finish (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q gets 30% discount on Amazon

Featuring the Lenovo Legion AI Engine that dynamically shifts power between CPU and GPU for the best gaming performance, the ‎82K8007UUS model of the Legion Slim 7 gaming laptop is now 30% off on Amazon. This generous discount brings the US$1,709.99 list price of this Ryzen 7 5800H-powered machine down to US$1,199.99.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2022 13:41
Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

80% Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

Cheap or inexpensive? The ExpertBook has a Ryzen 3 APU on board, usually operates quietly, offers a backlit keyboard and scores with many connectivity options (including VGA). Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purchase price is around 330 Euros (~$350).
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U, Vega 3, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Dec 2022 15:28
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X now 38% off on Amazon (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 5950X drops below US$500 on Amazon

Released back in early November 2020 with a US$799 price tag, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor is still stuck at the US$799 list price on Amazon. However, the ongoing 38% discount and the extra savings shaped as the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection game offering make this aging 16-core processor more appealing.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Dec 2022 14:04
Corsair Voyager a1600

87% Corsair Voyager a1600 laptop in review: Full AMD power for gamers, streamers and creators

Rembrandt and Navi united! Corsair has launched a very interesting device with the Voyager a1600, which stands out from the competition with special Elgato shortcuts. With a combination of AMD CPU and AMD GPU, gamers and streamers should get their money's worth. We have put the top model through our test course and will specifically look at the features and performance of the notebook in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS, Radeon RX 6800M, 16", 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 13 Dec 2022 17:52
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X now discounted on Amazon by 33% (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X now 33% off on Amazon

Released in early April 2022 with a US$299 price tag, the Ryzen 7 5700X is a processor from the Zen 3 family that features 8 cores and 16 threads. While it comes unlocked out of the box, a cooling solution is not provided. However, the 33% discount that pushes the price below US$200 should sweeten the deal.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2022 11:18
AMD debuted the Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs in August. (Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Ryzen 7 7700, and Ryzen 5 7600 Zen 4 CPUs could go on sale starting January 10

AMD is reportedly revealing the next batch of Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 processors at CES 2023. According to the latest rumors, the Ryzen 7000 non-X CPUs will be available for purchase on January 10 next year. The chips which supposedly include the Ryzen 5 7600, the Ryzen 7 7700, and the Ryzen 9 7900 are expected to retail for US$229, US$329, and US$429 respectively.
Fawad Murtaza, 06 Dec 2022 08:30
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review: Superlative performance and efficiency gains that give Raptor Lake a run for the money

Raphael's shiny new frescos. The AMD Raphael Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7700X come with the promise of significant performance and efficiency upgrades over Zen 3. The new processors vie with Intel's latest Raptor Lake offerings for the performance and gaming crown, and succeed for the most part. The new Eco mode, wherein a 65 W Ryzen 7 7950X can outpace a stock Alder Lake Core i9-12900K, is particularly interesting, but users will have to factor in the initial investment that goes into the AM5 platform.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2022 13:19
Xiaomi's first mini PC models (Image Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi to enter mini PC market with barebones fitting dual-slot dGPU and NUC-like models

The postponed launch of the Mi 13 smartphones was supposed to include Xiaomi's first two incursions in the mini PC sector. Leaks reveal that one of these appears to be a barebones kit that supports dual-slot dGPUs and is equipped with a 100 W custom PSU, while the other is the size of an Intel NUC and is powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800H.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Dec 2022 17:01

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