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AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael engineering samples are being spotted in the wild already. (Image Source: @ExecuFix on Twitter)

AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000 Raphael ES APUs with 8 and 16 cores spotted in MilkyWay@home project, shown to feature double the L2 cache per core compared to Zen 3

Engineering samples (ES) of AMD Ryzen 7000 Raphael are already being tested in the wild if a recent entry discovered in the MilkyWay@home project is anything to go by. The listing does not reveal the clocks but does confirm an 8C/...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Jan 2022 13:04

Gigabyte A5 X1 in review: Powerful gaming laptop

The Gigabyte A5 X1 allows for gaming without noise

The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD display (240 Hz) of the A5 X1. It scores points with good color reproduction. The laptop also offers space ...

Sascha Mölck, 09 Jan 2022 09:03

Both Intel and AMD-powered models feature the same case. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus announces PN64 mini PCs with Intel Alder Lake processors and PN52 models with Ryzen 5000H APUs

The PN64 can be equipped with Alder Lake-P processors up to an i7-1280P or Alder Lake-H ones up to an i7-12700H coupled with DDR5-4800 RAM. No Ryzen 6000 processors for the AMD models this year, but the Ryzen 5000H APUs should sti...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jan 2022 22:05

Popular Lenovo Legion 5 laptop on sale for $649 USD with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 256 GB NVMe SSD

Deal | Popular Lenovo Legion 5 17 laptop on sale for $649 USD with AMD Ryzen 5 5600H, GeForce GTX 1650 graphics, and 256 GB NVMe SSD

This budget 17.3-inch gaming laptop comes with some decent specifications for the price including a 1080p IPS display with over 95 percent sRGB coverage to be better than most other cheap gaming laptops. The low 8 GB RAM and 256 G...

Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2022 03:23

All Ryzen 6000 series APUs feature RDNA 2-based iGPUs. (Image source: AMD)

CES 2022 | Official AMD Ryzen 6000 benchmark results point towards significant CPU and iGPU performance improvements

AMD has shared official benchmark results for the Ryzen 6000 series, focussed mainly on the Ryzen 7 6800U and its Radeon 680M iGPU. Unsurprisingly, AMD has made gains with its Zen 3+ architecture compared to Zen 3. iGPU performanc...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2022 18:12

The OLED-based laptops will soon match the LCD-based ones pice-wise. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2022 | Asus presents affordable Zenbook 14 models with 2.8K OLED screens and Intel Core i7-1260P or AMD R7 5825U processors

OLED-based laptops are getting more affordable this year with the budget-oriented Zenbook 14 models announced by Asus. The UX / UM 3402 14-inch Zenbooks feature 2.8K 16:10 screens and are powered by Intel's Alder Lake Core i7-1260...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

Asus TUF Gaming 2022 offers the latest Alder Lake and Ryzen 6000 options. (Source: Asus)

CES 2022 | Asus TUF Dash F15, TUF Gaming F15/F17 with Alder Lake-H and RTX 30 140 W and TUF Gaming A15/A17 with Ryzen 7 6800H launched with dedicated MUX switch

Asus has upgraded its TUF Gaming lineup with new offerings from Intel and AMD. This year, the TUF Dash F15 and TUF Gaming F15 and TUF Gaming F17 get Intel Alder Lake-H and RTX 30 GPUs up to 140 W while the TUF Gaming A15 and TUF G...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2022 17:45

Lenovo Legion 5 and Legion 5 Pro now offer the latest Intel Alder Lake and Ryzen 6000H options. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2022 | Lenovo Legion 5 and Legion 5 Pro now available with Intel Alder Lake-H, Ryzen 6000 H, Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti options

Lenovo has announced upgraded Legion 5 gaming laptops at CES 2022. These include the Intel Alder Lake-H based Legion 5i and Legion 5i Pro and the AMD Ryzen 6000H-based Legion 5 and Legion 5 Pro. All Legion 5 laptops offer configur...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2022 17:00

AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su shows off the upcoming Zen 4 Raphael processor at CES 2022. (Image Source: AMD)

CES 2022 | AMD launches Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 3D V-cache that squares off against the Core i9-12900K in gaming; Zen 4 and Socket AM5 now official

At CES 2022, AMD showed off its first 3D V-cache enabled chip, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, targeted at gamers with performance that rivals that of the Ryzen 9 5900X and the Core i9-12900K. AMD CEO Lisa Su also offered the first sneak pee...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2022 12:23

CES 2022 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13: Exclusive AMD ThinkPad targets young generation with new design

Update | With the ThinkPad Z series, Lenovo is creating a completely new product line that aims at revamping the design of the business laptop line. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 includes premium materials, a new touchpad and a ...

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2022 23:56

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gets new screen and upgraded AMD processors and graphics cards (image via Asus)

CES 2022 | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 6000 processors and Radeon graphics cards

Asus has refreshed the ROG Zephyrus G14 with the Ryzen 9 6980HX, Radeon RX 6800S and a 16:10 QHD screen. It also features a MUX switch that switches between the dGPU and iGPU in real time. It will hit shelves in Q1 2022 for EUR 1,...

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2022 21:00

Victus by HP 15L aims to further enhance mainstream gaming. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2022 | Victus by HP 15L aims to bring 12th gen Core i7 Alder Lake and Ryzen 7 5000G APU goodness to more gamers

HP has now brought its Victus gaming sub-brand to the desktop with the Victus by HP 15L PC. Victus by HP 15L aims to further enhance mainstream gaming by offering a choice of the latest Intel 12th gen Alder Lake processors or AMD ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2022 19:10

HP has launched the Omel 45L gaming desktop globally (image via HP)

CES 2022 | HP Omen 45L: Pre-built gaming desktop launched globally with high-end Intel, Nvidia, and AMD hardware

The HP Omen 45L will be available in select regions starting January 5. One can configure it with up to an Intel Core i9-12900K, GeForce RTX 3090, 1TB NVMe SSD, and an 800W power supply. Prices start at US$1,899 for the entry-leve...

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2022 19:10

Dell has refreshed the Alienware m17 R5 with new hardware

CES 2022 | Alienware m17 R5 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 6000 series processors and new Nvidia graphics cards

Dell has retrofitted the Alienware m17 R5 with AMD's newest Ryzen 6980Hx processor, Radeon RX6850MXT graphics card, a 17-inch 4K 120Hz screen and more. It will hit shelves in spring 2022, starting at US$1,599.

Anil Ganti, 04 Jan 2022 17:00

HP ProBook 445 G9 now launched with AMD Barcelo-U options. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2022 | HP ProBook 445 G9 and the ProBook 455 G9 join the AMD Barcelo-U bandwagon with 4G LTE and easier remote IT administration

HP is introducing the ProBook 445 G9 and the ProBook 455 G9 as part of its refreshed lineup of business laptops with AMD processors. The new ProBook 405 Series G9 laptops are powered by AMD Barcelo-U 15 W processors and offer a va...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2022 17:00

HP Pro x360 435 G9 features AMD Barcelo-U processors. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2022 | HP Pro x360 435 G9 with AMD Barcelo-U brings convertible flexibility for hybrid work

HP is introducing a convertible ProBook featuring AMD's new Barcelo-U APUs at CES 2022. The Pro x360 435 G9 is a 13.3-inch convertible that is available with the latest 15 W Ryzen APUs in Pro and non-Pro variants. The Pro x360 435...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2022 17:00

AMD's CES 2022 lineup has leaked. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's CES 2022 lineup leaks, enhanced Ryzen 9 6980HX, Ryzen 9 6900HX, and Ryzen 7 6800H on the cards, including a new Radeon RX 6850M XT laptop GPU

AMD's CES 2022 lineup has leaked thanks to WCCftech. The company will announce refreshes of its Zen3 Ryzen chips. The yet to be announced Zen3+ APUs, codenamed "Rembrandt", include Ryzen 9 6980HX, Ryzen 9 6900HX, and Ryzen 7 6800H...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Jan 2022 18:06

The Intel Core i5-1250P offers high performance at a low power cost. (Image source: Intel/MSI - edited)

Intel Core i5-1250P in MSI Prestige 14 laptop performs as well as a previous-gen desktop chip on Geekbench

The Intel Core i5-1250P is the latest Alder Lake processor to show off its performance chops on Geekbench. The low-power mobile chip was working inside an MSI Prestige 14 A12SC laptop, where the i5-1250P was able to produce benchm...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Dec 2021 08:40

Lenovo China hints at its latest gaming PCs. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo hints at a laptop called the Legion Y900P and more in its latest Chinese-language CES 2022 teasers

Lenovo has announced that it has a new Legion Y9000P in the works for 2022. It is now touted to have a QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and HDR400. The OEM has yet to mention further specs for this upcoing gaming machine, alt...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Dec 2021 16:54

The Intel Core i5-12400F is recorded as a 6-core, 12-thread part. (Image source: CPU-Z Validator/Intel - edited)

Punchy Intel Core i5-12400F knocks out the Ryzen 5 5600X and i9-11900K in single-thread benchmark

The Intel Core i5-12400F has been spotted on another synthetic benchmark, and once again it appears to be punching higher than its weight. The Alder Lake chip managed a higher single-thread score than rivals such as the Ryzen 5 56...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Dec 2021 17:32

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 on sale for $936 USD with Zen 3 Ryzen 7 Pro CPU, massive 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB SSD (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 on sale for $936 USD with Zen 3 Ryzen 7 Pro CPU, massive 32 GB of RAM, and a bright 500-nit display

Sick of deals with just 8 GB of RAM? Lenovo has got you covered with a ThinkPad sporting 32 GB of RAM for under $1000 USD. The configuration also comes with the latest AMD processor and a bright 500-nit 1080p matte IPS display.

Allen Ngo, 22 Dec 2021 07:14

Asus Zephyrus G14 on sale for $1200 USD with Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, RTX 3060 GPU, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB NVMe SSD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Own one of the fastest 14-inch laptops for $1200 USD through this Asus Zephyrus G14 sale

The Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU and GeForce RTX 3060 GPU is a combination you're not going to find on 99 percent of other 14-inch laptops out there. The competing Razer Blade 14 costs several hundred dollars more with the same CPU and GPU ...

Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2021 07:15

The Core i5-12400F seems to come in rather plain retail packaging (Image source: Intel)

Unannounced Alder Lake chip already in stores: Peruvian retailer sells US$181 Core i5-12400F with Laminar RM1 cooler, weeks ahead of official announcement

According to Xanxogaming, a Peruvian computer hardware store has apparently broken the embargo and started selling units of the Intel Core i5-12400F, a midrange Alder Lake part that Intel hasn't even officially announced yet. The ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 21 Dec 2021 03:24

The Eurocom Nightsky ARX315 offers superlative configuration options. (Image source: Eurocom)

Eurocom Nightsky ARX315 superlaptop tempts with up to a Ryzen 9 5950X CPU, RTX 3070 GPU, up to 64 GB DDR4-3200 RAM, and a starting price of US$2,099

Eurocom has launched another superlaptop onto the market in the form of the Nightsky ARX315. For US$2,099, buyers can expect a laptop with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU, RTX 3070 GPU, and 16 GB RAM. However, it’s possible to co...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Dec 2021 05:28

Lenovo Thinkbook 14 G3 on sale for $513 USD with Ryzen 5 5500U, upgradeable 8 GB of RAM, 1080p IPS display, and 512 GB PCIe SSD (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Thinkbook 14 G3 on sale for $513 USD with Ryzen 5 5500U, upgradeable 8 GB of RAM, 1080p IPS display, and 512 GB PCIe SSD

Students or business users who want something more professional than an IdeaPad without needing to spend an arm or a leg for a "proper" ThinkPad model can consider the Lenovo ThinkBook series instead.

Allen Ngo, 18 Dec 2021 04:10

An AMD processor with DDR5 support leaks. (Image source: AMD)

An AMD processor with DDR5 support leaks, appearing to be a Zen3+ chip with a 4 GHz clock speed

A processor from AMD's upcoming Ryzen chips has reportedly leaked thanks to a notebook making a stop at the BAPCO website. Going by the codename "AMD Eng Sample: 100-000000560-40_Y", the processor appears to have 8 cores and 16 th...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Dec 2021 19:48

Strong combination: Ryzen 7 5800H and GeForce RTX 3060

Hot buy: Medion Erazer Deputy P25 at Aldi and Amazon UK

Price-conscious gamers beware: The Medion Erazer Deputy P25 MD64015 has been available for purchase in Germany at Aldi for 1,249 Euros (~$1,410) since December 9. For those of yon in the UK, you can also find it on Amazon for £1,0...

Florian Glaser, 14 Dec 2021 13:25

Alder Lake parts like the i5-12600K, which offer a strong boost to gaming performance over Rocket Lake, played a key role in improving Intel's 2021 market share (Image source: Intel)

Alder Lake pushes Intel's CPU market share to a record high for 2021, per Mindfactory data

Thanks to a strong Alder Lake launch, Intel's market share in terms of CPUs sold has climbed to around 30 percent, its highest ever for the year 2021. AMD still maintains a commanding lead, however, thanks to strong demand for mid...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Dec 2021 15:30

AMD's upcoming Rembrandt APUs could feature iGPUs that approach the GeForce GTX 970 in terms of performance (Image source: AMD)

Tipster outs 3DMark Time Spy score for upcoming AMD Rembrandt 6000 series APUs: new iGPUs could offer near GeForce GTX 970 performance

Tipster @9550Pro recently outed what appears to be a 3DMark Time Spy score for an unspecified AMD Rembrandt APU. The purported 6000 series APU scores 2700, which is within spitting distance of the GeForce GTX 1650, and not far off...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Dec 2021 13:39

The Intel Core i3-12100 looks to convincingly beat the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Alder Lake-S Core i3-12100 4C/8T beats reigning US$120 champion AMD Ryzen 3 3300X with significantly higher performance and lower emissions

Intel may have a winner in the popular US$120 processor segment with the Core i3-12100. The Core i3-12100 is yet to be released, but early benchmarks prove that the entry-level Alder Lake-S processor has enough muscle to beat the ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2021 17:10

The Raptor Lake engineering sample scored worse than the 12900K and the 5950X (Image source: Gadget Tendency)

Tipster leaks disappointing Raptor Lake results in BAPCO Crossmark: 24-core, 32 core chip is 30 percent slower than the Alder Lake i9-12900K, with an unusual P and E-core balance

Tipster @KOMACHI_ENSAKA got their hands on benchmark results for an unnamed Intel Raptor Lake part with 24 cores and 32 threads. Despite having a 50 percent higher core count, the engineering sample falls well behind the 12900K, h...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 04 Dec 2021 12:54

Loaded Razer Blade 14 down to $2000 USD with Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics (Source: Microsoft Store)

Deal | Loaded Razer Blade 14 down to $2000 USD with Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM, and GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

If you've ever wanted a gaming laptop that's the size of a subnotebook, then the Blade 14 has got you covered. Its Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU and RTX 3070 GPU can outperform many larger gaming laptops out there.

Allen Ngo, 02 Dec 2021 22:12

The Tesla Model Y will receive a different kind of performance boost when production shifts from Intel to AMD Ryzen CPUs (Image: Tesla)

Tesla starts equipping its Model Y electric SUV with AMD Ryzen instead of Intel CPUs

At least the performance version of the Tesla Model Y will be equipped with AMD Ryzen processors instead of Intel CPUs in some markets, which should greatly improve the performance of the electric SUV's infotainment system.

Enrico Frahn, 30 Nov 2021 23:39

A "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" render. (Source: Evan Blass)

The "ROG Zephyrus Duo 16" rears its head again in another new specs-rich leak

The rumors of Asus launching a new, 16-inch version of its ROG Zephyrus Duo laptop have gained further momentum with new claims of Ryzen 6000 power for the alleged dual-screen gaming machine. The processor may partner with RTX 300...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Nov 2021 18:18

Ryzen 5 5600U is putting a lot of pressure on Intel and its 11th Core series in the sub $1000 USD price range (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 5600U is putting pressure on Intel and its 11th gen Core series on midrange laptops

When AMD's midrange Ryzen 5 can handily outperform Intel's fastest Core i7 U-series lineup in the most important multi-thread workloads, then it becomes that much easier to recommend AMD over Intel in the budget to midrange laptop...

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2021 19:36

The VivoBook 15 KM513 offers an excellent Samsung FHD OLED HDR panel. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 in review: A rare OLED HDR and Ryzen 5 5500U combination for the mid-range

The Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 impresses in more ways than one with its excellent OLED HDR panel and very good AMD Ryzen 5 5500U performance — a combination that is not often seen in the mid-range. However, given that this is a VivoBo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Nov 2021 16:18

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is better with Ryzen

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 is the first ThinkPad laptop with AMD CPUs and a 16:10 monitor. This makes it one of the most interesting business ThinkPads of this year.

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Nov 2021 02:36

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro now only $599 USD with 16-inch 2.5K QHD display, Ryzen 5 5600H CPU, 512 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM (Source: Microsoft Store)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro now only $599 USD with 16-inch 2.5K QHD display, Ryzen 5 5600H CPU, 512 GB SSD, and 8 GB RAM

For just $600, the IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 has one of the best displays and fastest processors in its price range. Unfortunately, the limited RAM is a huge wrench on what could have been a really good deal.

Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2021 07:21

$399 USD HP 15 laptop with latest Ryzen 5 CPU, Windows 11, and FHD display is one of the better budget deals you can find (Source: Walmart)

Deal | $399 USD HP 15 laptop with latest Ryzen 5 CPU, Windows 11, and FHD display is one of the better budget deals you can find

The 15.6-inch HP is a bargain for performance hunters due to its 6-core Ryzen 5 5500U CPU. Daring users bothered by its measly 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD can try to pry open the bottom of the laptop and install higher capacity mod...

Allen Ngo, 25 Nov 2021 06:25

Refreshed Ryzen 9 Vermeer desktop chips could upset Intel's domination of UserBenchmark. (Image source: UserBenchmark - edited)

Scything B2 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X penetrates previously ironclad Intel-dominated UserBenchmark top 10 chart

Apparent revisions of some of AMD’s Zen 3 Vermeer chips have appeared on the controversial UserBenchmark site, with the potential for a serious upset in the works. The B2 stepping SKU of the Ryzen 9 5900X raced through the core te...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Nov 2021 10:53

Barcelo will most likely bring only minor improvements over the current Cezanne Ryzen 5000U models. (Image Source: AMD)

HP briefly lists unannounced AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, Ryzen 5 5625U and Ryzen 3 5425U laptop APUs

The three leaked models appear to be part of the Barcelo family that is launching in early 2022. Barcelo is believed to be only Cezanne refresh that is still produced on the 7 nm nodes and features the same 15 W TDP, along with th...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Nov 2021 20:27

Alder Lake owners with older "compatible" AIO coolers could run into intolerably high temps due to poor contact (Image source: Intel)

LGA 1700's asymmetrical socket design means that older AIO coolers could have trouble with Alder Lake thermals

Following an Igor's Lab report about changes to the LGA 1700 socket design, WCCFTech tested out multiple previous-gen AIO coolers that are theoretically compatible, discovering that many made inadequate contact with the Alder Lake...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 16 Nov 2021 13:29

The Alder Lake series has produced strong results against the year-old Zen 3 chips from AMD. (Image source: Intel/AMD - edited)

Competitive Intel Core i7-12700 targets AMD Ryzen 9 5900X performance levels at a likely much cheaper price tag

The Intel Core i7-12700 has become the latest Alder Lake processor to break from cover, and it has been spotted on Geekbench performing quite admirably considering it’s likely going to be priced at a mid-range level. The 12-core, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Nov 2021 11:21

The Intel Core i7-12800H processor was operating inside a Gigabyte AORUS 15 YE4 notebook. (Image source: Gigabyte/Intel - edited)

Promising Intel Core i7-12800H sample in AORUS 15 YE4 laptop storms past i7-11800H and AMD Ryzen 5900HX in Geekbench appearance

An Alder Lake-P processor in the form of the Intel Core i7-12800H has made a promising appearance on Geekbench inside a Gigabyte AORUS 15 YE4 laptop. While the multi-core score for the i7-12800H appears to be lower than what can b...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Nov 2021 08:16