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The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D reportedly outperforms the Ryzen 7 9800X3D to become the best gaming CPU money can buy. This also means that Intel's Core i9-14900K and the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K also don't stand a chance against the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. However, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D consumes a lot of power.

In our review of the XMG Apex 17, it’s not just the GeForce RTX 5060 delivering strong gaming performance — the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX inside sets a new standard for this class. In our CPU benchmarks, the Apex 17 achieves faster multi-core performance than any other RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 gaming laptop we’ve tested so far.

Already demanding a significant investment, the ROG Xbox Ally X has suffered a price increase in Japan. Several retailers have raised the price of the Windows gaming handheld by more than 20%. An earlier leaked Asus communication predicted higher costs due to rising storage and memory prices.

In our review, we noted that the RTX 5060 laptop powered by the Ryzen 9 9955HX can outperform some RTX 5070 competitors. Now we’re taking a closer look at exactly which RTX-5070 laptops the Apex 17 manages to outperform—and where it falls behind.

Lenovo's current gaming handheld Legion Go 2 convinces with a great OLED screen, but you can already get the same gaming performance for significantly less money.

The Acemagic Retro X5, which was introduced earlier in February 2026, has been launched in China. This AMD Strix Point mini PC features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a NES-inspired design. The launch starting price is CNY 6,499, around $941.

Beelink has now released its first AMD Gorgon Point mini-PC globally. Offered with up to 64 GB of RAM, the Beelink SER10 Max also comes packed with USB4 and 10 Gbps Ethernet in a compact metal housing.

The Ayaneo Next 2 is one of the gaming handhelds that the company has been teasing for a while. While the brand shared most of the specs of the handheld, the launch date and pricing details are yet to be revealed, but that will change soon.

The AideaONE R27 is a new all-in-one desktop backed by AMD's most powerful AMD Strix Halo processor. Featuring the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, and up to 128 GB RAM, the AideaONE R27 also offers a 120 W TDP and dual M.2 2280 slots.

Lenovo has released new AMD Gorgon Point laptops globally. Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, the IdeaPad Pro 5a Gen 11 features 2.8K OLED displays, fast LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and up to 99 Wh batteries.

The Apex 16 Max and the Pro 16 from the German manufacturer XMG are two very similar laptops with the fastest version of the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. But which of the two processors - AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX or Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX - is a better partner for the GPU?

Asus has confirmed US pricing for its first 14-inch gaming laptop powered by AMD's Strix Halo architecture. While 48 GB of VRAM will be assignable in Europe, China, and Japan thanks to a 64 GB of RAM variant, Asus will restrict gamers to 32 GB RAM when purchasing the TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA in the US.

Lenovo has revealed initial evidence that it is preparing to release a 15-inch gaming laptop featuring AMD Strix Halo. Falling under the Legion 7 series, the Legion 7 15 ASH11 will rival recent releases in gaming performance despite lacking a dedicated GPU.

The Sixunited AXB88 is a comparatively small mini-PC thanks to its 160 x 160 x 47 mm dimensions and 1.2 litre case volume. Nonetheless, the new release seeks to rival the GMKtec EVO-X2 and other high-end models courtesy of AMD's Strix Halo platform with a Radeon 8060S iGPU.

When people ask which ThinkPad to buy, probably the most common answer is the ThinkPad T series and more specifically, the ThinkPad T14. But there are also other models, like the ThinkPad L14 we just reviewed. Here are the key differences.

In the last few years, Lenovo always kept the ThinkPad L series confined to older AMD CPUs. With the Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 6 AMD, this is no longer the case! Thanks to newer Krackan Point CPUs, the newest model is more attractive than the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD.

AMD has just updated its Strix Halo series with new options. Nonetheless, various sources have already obtained information about an alleged Gorgon Halo refresh that AMD will land before the end of 2026.

Minisforum has started the new year by refreshing one of its popular mini-PCs. Available to order globally, the new model will be more powerful than original configurations thanks to a major AMD Ryzen APU upgrade. Minisforum continues to offer the AI X1 on both barebones and pre-configured bases.

Minisforum has released a new mini-PC featuring OCuLink connectivity with support for up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Launched globally as the Minisforum AI X1 Pro-470, the mini-PC is one of the first of its kind to leverage AMD's new Gorgon Point architecture.

The XMG Apex 16 Max currently starts at €2,100 and is equipped with the 140W version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop with 12 GB VRAM. You also get 32 GB RAM, a powerful HX CPU from AMD as well as a good IPS or even an optional Mini-LED screen.

The Slimbook One is a brand-new mini PC that runs Linux out of the box. Powered by up to a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and 128 GB of DDR5 memory, the One mini PC features a healthy array of ports, including OCuLink and dual 2.5G Ethernet.

Minisforum has confirmed initial details about its first AMD Strix Halo-powered Mini-ITX motherboard. Launching later this year under the DeskMini series, the BD395i Max will feature a full-length PCIe slot too, although this is unlikely to provide PCIe x16 bandwidth.

Beelink has detailed a new set of high-end mini-PCs that it will be selling globally. Built around 10 Gbps Ethernet and AMD Gorgon Point APUs, the SER10 Pro and SER10 Max will differ in terms of their I/O and their memory configurations.

When we tested the Dell Pro 14 Plus laptop, we were shocked by the quality of its screen. It is just not up to par, despite the fact that we chose the top model of the PB14255 for the German market. The worst thing: Dell has better screens available, they just do not use them.

Priced at less than €1,000, the Asus ExpertBook PM3 is a good office laptop with a modern AMD CPU and aluminum chassis. You also get a comfortable keyboard and a three-year warranty as well as updates for five years by default.

Of the big three in the PC space, Dell was the manufacturer that was most loyal to Intel's CPU. In their commercial Dell Latitude lineup, no system used AMD CPUs. With the newer Dell Pro lineup, this is no longer the case: Dell is finally offering AMD CPUs in models like the Dell Pro 14 Plus.

The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 is one of AMD's new Strix Halo APUs showcased during CES 2026. Based on early benchmarks, the Zen 5 processor manages to outperform the similar Ryzen AI Max 390 and Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 but fails to close the gap to the existing Ryzen AI Max+ 395.

Asus has silently updated one of its 14-inch gaming laptops with a new version. Initially announced only last week, the AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop will now be capable of providing up to 48 GB VRAM to its Radeon 8060S iGPU, thanks to an optional 64 GB RAM variant.

The new ExpertBook PM3 from Asus is a good office laptop with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, which is a good alternative for the Lenovo ThinkPad E14. However, you have to be careful with the choice of display.

The Retro Style is one of the first mini-PCs to leverage AMD's Gorgon Point architecture. Also featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and a 4 TB SSD, the Retro Style wears its design inspirations on its sleeve too.

Intel's upcoming Panther Lake APUs are shaping up to be quite impressive, at least in terms of energy efficiency and graphics performance. However, AMD is reportedly not that worried about the Core Ultra X9 388H Panther Lake flagship and its 12-core Arc B390 iGPU.

The Acer Veriton RA100 is one of the many new products that the company showcased at CES 2026. Featuring the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, it brings the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU, and the APU can be paired with up to 128 GB of RAM.

MSI has confirmed that it is expanding its AI mini-PC lineup after releasing the EdgeXpert AI last year based on the Nvidia DGX Spark. For its latest release, MSI has utilised AMD' Strix Halo architecture with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, which it will package with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM inside the AI Edge mini-PC.

The latest iterations of the popular Legion 5 15 gaming laptop have been shown at CES 2026 with the Gen 11 Lenovo Legion 5a 15 and Legion 5i 15. Available with either the AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors or Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series, the Gen 11 Lenovo Legion gaming laptops bring 1600p OLED displays and up to RTX 5060 graphics.

The Lenovo Legion 7a, a 16-inch gaming laptop with an OLED display and the latest Ryzen AI 400 CPUs, has debuted at CES 2026. The laptop weighs less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs.) and brings an RTX 5060 in the top SKU. A large 84 Wh battery keeps the lights on.

Asus has upgraded the TUF Gaming A14 for 2026. Ditching Nvidia iGPUs altogether this year, the TUF Gaming A14 now comes with a new Strix Halo APU in a choice of two colour options packing AMD's lauded Radeon 8060S iGPU.

Asus has reissued the ProArt PX13, a year on from introducing Strix Point-powered models. This time, the ProArt PX13 has jumped to AMD's Strix Halo platform with an optional GoPro Edition that should stand out from the crowd with an eye-catching design.

The ExpertCenter PN55 is one of the new additions in Asus's portfolio from CES 2026. This mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 400 series, with the top-end option being powered by an AI 9 HX CPU.

One-Netbook is now selling its first AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld directly after a successful crowdfunding campaign. Available from $1,699, the OneXPlayer Apex can also be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128 GB RAM and optional liquid cooling for a 120 W TDP.

Minisforum has launched its first-ever mini-PC with AMD’s new Ryzen AI 400 Gorgon Point APUs. It comes with a wide selection of ports, such as USB 4.0, Oculink, and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

AMD is expanding the Ryzen AI Max+ Strix Halo lineup at CES 2026 with the introduction of Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APUs aimed at AI developers. The Ryzen AI Max+ 392 and the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 are pretty much the same APUs as the Ryzen AI Max 390 and the Ryzen AI Max 385, respectively, introduced previously but now feature a 40-CU RDNA 3.5 GPU with 60 TFLOPs of compute.

AMD has officially launched its "Gorgon Point" Ryzen AI 400 APUs at CES 2026. Featuring up to 12x Zen 5/5c cores and a Radeon 890M iGPU, Ryzen AI 400 chips are meant to strike a balance between performance and power efficiency.