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The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X allegedly costs US$299. (Source: AMD - edited)

AMD officially confirms the release window for the Ryzen 7000 CPUs and reaffirms the 2022 launch for high-end RX 7000 RDNA 3 boards

AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs presumably comprise Ryzen 5 7600/7600X, Ryzen 7 7700X/7800X, and Ryzen 9 7900X/7950X. The chips are rumored to be launching on September 15. AMD has now officially given a definite time frame for the ...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Aug 2022 09:44

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U offers 6 cores and 12 threads of power-efficient processing performance. (Image source: AMD/Unsplash - edited)

Efficient AMD Ryzen 5 6600U matches Intel Core i7-1260P performance on PassMark thanks to Rembrandt's TDP and clock-rate buffs

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600U is the latest Zen 3+ “Rembrandt” mobile processor to make its way onto the PassMark test site, with a single sample displaying good enough results to keep up with the more-powerful Intel Core i7-1260P. Along ...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Aug 2022 23:47

AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 could launch on September 15 and retail at US$799 for the Ryzen 9 7950X. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 to launch on September 15 at US$799 for Ryzen 9 7950X, Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Ryzen 9 7950X3D purported 3D V-Cache versions

AMD could announce the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 parts in the first week of September followed by launch on September 15. Early pricing info indicates that the Zen 4 Raphael desktop lineup will start from US$229 for the Ryzen 5 7600 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Aug 2022 15:49

Zen 4 vs. Raptor Lake is heating up, with UserBenchmark decrying AMD's alleged marketing strategy. (Image source: AMD/Macmillan - edited)

UserBenchmark goes to war with AMD as Ryzen 5 7600X takes down Intel Core i9-13900 in single-core speed comparison

The recent appearance of an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X engineering sample (ES) on UserBenchmark has sparked a series of events that has left the controversial synthetic benchmark taking cheap potshots at Team Red. The Ryzen 5 7600X even ma...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jul 2022 21:50

The Dell Inspiron 15 5515 delivers solid performance benchmarks under testing (Image: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 15 5515 proves to be a solid office notebook but leaves the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 untapped

Dell's Inspiron 15 5515 is a simple office notebook that fulfills its intended purpose, but also leaves quite a bit to be desired. It scores with good battery runtimes under testing, but does not fully utilize the potential of the...

Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jul 2022 16:36

The AMD Zen 4 ES showed gains over the i9-12900K while blowing away the Ryzen 5 5600X. (Image source: UserBenchmark/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 5 7600X leaves Core i9-12900K feeling blue in Intel stronghold benchmark with +22% faster single-core speed

An apparent AMD Ryzen 5 7600X engineering sample has turned up on the UserBenchmark synthetic benchmark. The Zen 4 “Raphael” CPU churned out an average bench score of 117%, placing it above Intel’s Core i9-12900K. The Ryzen 5 7600...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jul 2022 20:52

AMD Adrenaline 22.7.1 is now available to download for compatible GPUs. (Source: AMD)

Up to 92% improvement in OpenGL titles: AMD's newest Adrenaline update brings a massive performance increase to Radeon GPUs

AMD has released the Adrenaline 22.7.1 driver update for eligible systems. The update is a big one, bringing with it AMD Noise Suppression, Radeon Super Resolution to more notebook GPUs, Radeon Boost to more titles, and an incredi...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Jul 2022 02:26

A new AMD Ryzen 6000 series processor has shown up on Geekbench (image via AMD)

Mystery four-core, eight-thread AMD Rembrandt processor makes Geekbench debut

An unknown AMD Ryzen 6000 series processor, likely the Ryzen 3 6400 or Ryzen 3 6300, has been benchmarked on Geekbench. In the CPU benchmark, it scored 1,321 and 4,261 in the single and multi-core tests. Its RDNA2 iGPU pushed its ...

Anil Ganti, 28 Jul 2022 12:05

AMD Zen 4 is on track to launch before Intel Raptor Lake. (Source: AMD)

AMD Zen 4 "Raphael" CPUs reportedly launching well ahead of Intel's 13th gen "Raptor Lake" chips and taking the efficiency crown

As we move closer to the launch of Intel’s 13th gen “Raptor Lake” and AMD Zen 4 “Raphael” CPUs, new leaks keep on surfacing. This time leaker Tom of Moore’s Law is Dead has divulged some important details about the release date of...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jul 2022 16:58

AMD's RDNA2 graphics architecture can also be found in consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 6600H vs Intel Core i5-12600H: New PassMark run leaves Alder Lake part with an edge but Rembrandt has RDNA2 appeal

The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H processor has finally made its way onto PassMark where it has produced synthetic benchmark results that put it into close-quarter confrontation with the Intel Core i5-12600H. However, while the Alder Lake par...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jul 2022 20:53

The Legion 7 Pro Gen 7. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo releases the Legion 5 Pro Gen 7 (AMD) and holds a Legion Tower 5i giveaway in the US market

The Ryzen 6000-powered Legion 5 Pro has landed on Lenovo's US website for the first time. As if to mark this event, the OEM has announced an inaugural Legion Tower 5i giveaway for its Community website. It has a Tiger Lake process...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jul 2022 15:34

Ryzen 7000 series may see a staggered launch just like the Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 processors. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Alleged Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 5 7600X proves to be up to 11% faster than the ultra-powerful Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5950X in Basemark

AMD is reportedly going to launch the Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” CPUs in September. Per the company, Zen 4 will bring a substantial performance increase over Zen 3. An AMD Raphael engineering sample, possibly the Ryzen 5 7600X, has been...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2022 08:41

The HP ProBook 445 G8 with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600U, 16 GB of RAM, and a Full HD IPS panel

HP ProBook 445 G8 reviewed: 14-inch office laptop is quiet and fast thanks to AMD Zen 3

The HP ProBook 445 G8 is a budget office laptop with many strengths, such as the performance it delivers thanks to AMD's Zen 3. The battery life and emissions also benefit enormously from this.

Marvin Gollor, 17 Jul 2022 07:39

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H processor is capable of producing a maximum boost clock rate of 4.7 GHz. (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H squeezes past Intel Core i7-12800H in PassMark CPU Mark score as Zen 3+ continues to impress

Another Zen 3+ part has hit the PassMark benchmark website in the form of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, which is basically the professional/business equivalent of the Ryzen 7 6800H. The Rembrandt-class Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H held up well ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jul 2022 17:46

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U brings a gaming-friendly Radeon 680M iGPU with it. (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U outmuscles the Intel Core i7-1260P and the Apple M2 by hefty margins in PassMark's CPU test suite

The AMD Ryzen 7 6800U has finally turned up on the PassMark CPU testing site, and it has made a very promising first showing. The Zen 3+ “Rembrandt” APU with the handy RDNA2-based Radeon 680M iGPU managed to outscore fellow low-po...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Jul 2022 16:27

Lenovo unveils new Legion deals. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo's Prime Day Deals include up to 22% off select Legion gaming laptops

Lenovo has unveiled some new discounts for its Prime Day 2022 event. They include a number of Legion laptops with platforms ranging from those of the nearly-new Ryzen 5 or 7 to 12th-gen Alder Lake series. Most also have RTX 3000-s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jul 2022 12:52

Asus Vivobook Pro 14 laptop reviewed: Almost a hidden gem

The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 costs less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,004) while still offering a lot. A Pantone Validated OLED panel is just the cherry on top. A Ryzen 5 and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 guarantee high performance. While the c...

Marc Herter, 13 Jul 2022 07:42

AMD EPYC Genoa series will have CPUs ranging from 16 cores to 96 cores. (Source: Yuuki_AnS)

New, high-resolution AMD EPYC Genoa and SP5 platform pictures showcase the CPU's massive size in detail

One of AMD’s EPYC “Genoa” CPUs based on the new Zen 4 architecture has been pictured, alongside the new SP5 platform. The next-gen data center processors will have up to 96 cores, 360 W TDP, PCIe 5.0, and support for DDR5-5200 mem...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jul 2022 21:31

The Origin PC Big O V3 is a one-off ultimate gaming machine featuring a PS5 and XSX. (Image source: Origin)

Origin PC Big O V3: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch OLED, RTX 3090, and Ryzen 9 5950X all integrated into one ultimate gaming machine

Origin PC has seemingly built the ultimate gaming machine in the form of its one-off Big O V3 custom PC. The device features a customized PlayStation 5, an Xbox Series X, a GeForce RTX 3090, a separate PC system for streaming, a 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jul 2022 12:09

The new Slimbooks come with Ubuntu LTS KDE Neon pre-installed. (Image Source: Slimbook)

Slimbook readies 4th gen Linux-based KDE laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 5700U

The latest KDE models from Slimbook ditch the Ryzen 7 4800H processors for the more efficient 5700U ones, which support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 4 TB of SSD storage. Prices start at just under €1,000.

Bogdan Solca, 06 Jul 2022 13:57

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is the fastest gaming CPU from AMD. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's best gaming CPU gets even better: MSI releases a BIOS utility to get more performance out of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

MSI has released a beta BIOS update that aims to get extra performance out of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. The BIOS update brings two new features, a "Kombo Strike" utility and a "Core Offset Voltage" option, on supported motherboards. Th...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Jul 2022 02:39

The Via 15 Pro M22 models feature 1440p screens with 165 Hz refresh rate. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker refreshes Via 15 Pro ultrabooks with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APUs running at 35 W and 1440p displays

Apart from the Ryzen 7 5700U APU that can be set to run at 35 W and an improved display, the new 2022 Via 15 Pro ultrabook features upgradable RAM slots that support up to 64 GB capacities, plus users can upgrade the M.2 SSD stora...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2022 16:30

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-series of chips will be offered to OEMs and PC builders. (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX price of US$6,499 leaves Zen 3 HEDT parts as costly options for DIYers

AMD recently revealed it would make its Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 WX-series available for DIY builders at some point in the near future while also announcing that the PRO and non-PRO lines would simply merge into a single PRO li...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jun 2022 12:59

Best Buy has started a very enticing sale on the Dell G15 and offers the gaming laptop at an affordable price of just US$699 (Image: Dell)

Budget-friendly Dell G15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 5800H and RTX 3050 Ti on sale for US$699

The reasonably specced Ryzen Edition of Dell's 15-inch gaming laptop is a good choice for budget-conscious gamers who are still looking for a new and portable notebook in the sub-US$800 category. Considering its currently discount...

Enrico Frahn, 25 Jun 2022 22:22

The new AOKZOE console offers a large screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. (Image Source: AOKZOE)

AOKZOE demoes FHD+ large-screen handheld gaming console powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U APU

Competition on the Chinese handheld console market is getting fierce as yet another maker presents its large-screen model. AOKZOE's console is powered by a Ryzen 7 6800U with Radeon 680M iGPU and it looks to handle popular games l...

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jun 2022 14:57

The first Ryzen Embedded R2000 will launch this October. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces Ryzen Embedded R2000 SoCs with Zen+ cores

Highlights for the new Embedded R2000 series include up to 4 Zen+ cores with 8 threads, support for dual-channel DDR4-3200 and 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes, and up to an 8 CU iGPU that can easily handle 4x 4K video outputs.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jun 2022 18:32

AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4-based desktop CPUs have the family codename "Raphael". (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X misses out: Four other Raphael SKUs expected to lead Zen 4 charge in September as AMD Ryzen 9 7950X gets alleged price tag

New AMD Ryzen 7000 leaks have detailed the potential launch line-up for the upcoming Zen 4 desktop parts, a possible release date, and even a supposed price tag for the top-end Ryzen 9 7950X. It seems there won’t be an AMD Ryzen 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jun 2022 20:48

AMD Mendocino Ryzen 3 7320U has surfaced on UserBenchmark. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Mendocino rears its head on UserBenchmark with 12.7% gains in multi-core over average Ryzen 3 5300U and terrible iGPU performance

An AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, which in all probability is the new Mendocino APU announced at Computex 2022, has surfaced on UserBenchmark. The Ryzen 3 7320U features an RDNA 2-based iGPU with two CUs. The preliminary UserBenchmark score s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2022 16:18

Budding galactic despots can enjoy Threadripper PRO power in the new Dell Precision 7865 Tower. (Image source: Dell & Unsplash - edited)

Dell announces AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX-powered Precision 7865 Tower with up to 48 GB Nvidia RTX A6000 for creators and galactic overlords

Dell has unveiled its new Precision 7865 Tower that packs enough power to satisfy creators, engineers, and future imperial senate dissolvers anywhere. The Dell Precision 7865 Tower features AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000WX proces...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Jun 2022 20:39

HP chose the Pop!_OS for its advanced developer tools. (Image Source: HP)

HP Dev One laptop with Pop!_OS available for US$1,099

The new Dev One is a budget-oriented solution running on the Linux-based Pop!_OS developed by System76. It is powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U APU with Vega 8 iGPU, and comes with one (upgradable) configuration featuring 16 GB o...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jun 2022 17:15

AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z: Specs of exclusive ThinkPad Z13 CPU published

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 gets an exclusive processor from AMD: The AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z. This CPU of the U series with a TDP of 15 W is a modified version of the octacore Ryzen Pro 6850U. Alongside the detailed specifications of t...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jun 2022 00:58

The AMD Zen 4 processors could launch in September this year. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD's Robert Hallock clarifies some burning questions regarding the Ryzen 7000 desktop processors

Hallock explains that the flagship Ryzen 7000 processors will have a maximum TDP of 170 W, and the 16 cores will easily hit 5.5 GHz. RAM should also see considerable overclocking headroom, while expected performance uplift over Ze...

Bogdan Solca, 27 May 2022 15:22

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX: Gaming racer with two displays

A Ryzen 9-6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080-Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the contrast-rich 4k display (16:10, IPS, 100% DCI-P3, FreeSync). They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working m...

Sascha Mölck, 26 May 2022 02:13

AMD has produced a powerful gaming laptop chip with the Ryzen 9 6900HX thanks to its Radeon 680M iGPU. (Image source: AMD)

RDNA2-loaded Ryzen 9 6900HX finally appears on PassMark surpassing mobile Zen 3's finest and the Intel Core i7-12800H

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU with the RDNA2-based Radeon 680M iGPU has finally appeared on PassMark, despite being announced way back in January. The Zen 3+ chip managed higher single-thread and multi-test scores than the fastest Ze...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 May 2022 13:05

MSI has a new lineup of X670 and X670E boards for Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform. (Image Source: MSI)

Computex 2022 | MSI introduces MEG X670E Ace, MPG X670E Carbon Wi-Fi, and Pro X670-P Wi-Fi for AMD Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform

MSI has introduced a new lineup of X670 and X670E motherboards for the AMD Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform. Today, the company is taking wraps off the MEG X670E Ace, the MPG X670E Carbon Wi-Fi, and the Pro X670-P Wi-Fi with more models to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 20:32

AMD Ryzen 7000 APUs are touted to offer up to 15% gains in single core. (Image Source: AMD)

Computex 2022 | AMD Ryzen 7000 series to offer 2x L2 cache over Zen 3, 5 GHz max boost, and up to 15% gains in single-core

AMD officially announced Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 CPUs and the AM5 platform at Computex 2022. Ryzen 7000 features 5 nm Zen 4 chiplets and a 6 nm I/O die that will include an RDNA 2 iGPU along with PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 controllers. Ryzen 70...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 11:18

The Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme targets enthusiast gamers and overclockers. (Image Source: Asus)

Computex 2022 | Asus launches ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme with 20+2 phase VRMs, PCIe Gen 5, and USB4

Apropos to AMD's official unveiling of Ryzen 7000 AM5 platform, Asus launched its first X670E motherboard: the ROG Crosshair X670E Extreme. The X670E Extreme offers a complete PCIe Gen 5 solution and features 20+2 phase VRMs and o...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 10:51

High-end AM5 boards will use daisy-chained X670 chipsets for maximum I/O. (Image Source: AMD)

Computex 2022 | Enthusiast AMD Ryzen 7000 goes full PCIe Gen 5 with two daisy-chained X670 ASMedia PROM21 chipsets, A620 to launch later alongside Rembrandt desktop APUs

AMD announced the arrival of desktop Ryzen 7000 processors based on the Zen 4 architecture at Computex 2022. Ryzen 7000 is supported by new X670E/X670, B650, and A620 chipsets. The X670 series is daisy-chained to maximize I/O. It ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 May 2022 09:01

The Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 7000 desktop processors are expected to utilize TDPs starting at 65 W. (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X keeps pace with Alder Lake's best in leaker's optimistic clock predictions for key Raphael SKUs

A noted leaker has offered their take on the potential clock rates for key SKUs in the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” series. The commenter has been quite optimistic with some of the clock rate estimates, with the AMD Ryzen 9 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 May 2022 10:24

Acer TravelMate P4 now comes in both Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro options with 16:10 displays. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer upgrades TravelMate lineup with Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro options

Acer has upgraded the TravelMate lineup of business laptops with the latest Intel 12th gen vPro and AMD Ryzen 6000 Pro processors. The TravelMate P2 is available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch versions while the TravelMate P4 and Travel...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 May 2022 07:16

World's first mini PC with Radeon RX 6650M dGPU (Image Source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM announces the Neptune HX90G mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and RX 6650M dGPU

The new Neptune series is advertised as the world's first mini PC lineup with AMD RDNA2 dGPUs. MINISFORUM is planning to first release a Ryzen 9 5900HX + Radeon RX 6650M model, followed by Ryzen 9 6900HX and Intel Alder Lake varia...

Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2022 17:38

High-end Zen 4 motherboards incoming. (Image Source: PHG.ru)

AMD rumored to announce Zen 4 X670 Extreme chipset at Computex next week

The high-end X670 Extreme chipset is supposed to be featured on the most expensive AM5 motherboards, and AMD is apparently forcing PCIe 5.0-only support for GPU and storage on these models. The X670 models, on the other hand, coul...

Bogdan Solca, 19 May 2022 22:22