Ryzen (Zen)

The Ninkear M7 is a compact mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U and combines solid everyday performance with a stylish aluminum casing. For around $350, it is aimed at users who are looking for a space-saving computer for office, study, multimedia, or streaming. Our short test shows whether the Ninkear M7 lives up to this.

The Geekom A9 Max packs the new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 into an elegant, compact case and offers a wide range of connections. Our review with its numerous benchmarks and measurements reveals whether Geekom can hold its own against the competition with its powerful CPU.

The Peladn HA-4 packs the performance of the latest AMD technology into a compact format. With the Ryzen 7 7840HS and the integrated Radeon 780M, the mini PC offers enough power for office, multimedia and light gaming scenarios and is recommended as an attractively priced all-rounder for everyday use.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, the Radeon 8060S and 64 GB RAM work together in the GMKtec EVO-X2. The mini PC impresses with a powerful iGPU, high AI performance and modern features and offers gaming and workstation power in a compact format - without overdoing it on price.

At IFA 2025, Acer has introduced the Swift Air 16 powered by AMD Krackan Point APUs with integrated Radeon graphics. The Swift Air 16 Copilot+ PC has a lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy construction and comes with a 2.8K AMOLED display option. Prices start from €999.

AMD is expanding its lineup of Ryzen 9000 series CPUs with more budget options. The Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F could be launching soon at $218 and $294 respectively.

The Asus ExpertCenter PN54 combines a compact design with modern Ryzen AI technology. For companies, this means efficient working, flexible connectivity and reliable performance - ideal for the office and home office. Our test shows the strengths and weaknesses of the mini PC in detail.

Thanks to some ingenious custom coolers and motherboard design, FEVM manages to squeeze a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 9800X3D along with an RTX 4080 LP or RTX 5000 LP Ada GPUs in MXM form-factor into a 2.5 liter chassis inspired by Apple's Mac Studio. Temperatures seem in line to what we would see on a regular desktop setup, but system noise is certainly higher given the smaller enclosure.

XMG is offering a broader range of processor options for the 2025 EVO 15 lineup. These include four AMD CPUs from the Krackan and Strix Point series and a single Intel Arrow Lake-H option with a few notable platform differences. Other key specifications include a 99.8 Wh battery, a 1600p display with 500 nits brightness, extensive connectivity, up to 16 TB of SSD storage, and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Prices start at €999.

The Monochrome 2 is a custom-built small form-factor PC made by a fanless enthusiast. Packing the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, courtesy of a Framework Desktop board, the passively cooled 4.5-liter chassis seemingly does a pretty decent job of taming the beastly chip at 100 watts.

With the A9 Mega, Geekom is launching a mini PC that redefines the boundaries between compact design and high-end performance. Equipped with the latest AMD hardware, powerful AI acceleration and extensive connectivity, it aims to be nothing less than a serious alternative to large workstations and Apple's Mac Studio.

Even though the MS-S1 Max model has been teased since May, Minisforum had not previously revealed any other spec except the obvious Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. The latest teaser finally reveals the case design, maximum TDP specs and the surprising addition of two USB4 V2 connectors. Full specs are expected to be revealed in a few days.

Our first benchmarks are in for recently released the Ryzen 7 H 255. Don't be fooled by the fancy name, however, as this Zen 4 CPU offers very little over the older and now cheaper Ryzen 7 8845HS.

The Bosgame M5 combines AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, and 128 GB RAM. The mini PC impresses with a strong iGPU, AI power, and modern features and delivers gaming and workstation performance in a handy format without going over the top in terms of price.

Both models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for up to 128 GB of plug-in RAM, up to 16 TB of SSD storage and a 99.8 Wh battery, plus a USB4 connector and full-size SD Express card reader.

With the Gamebook, Chuwi enters the gaming notebook market for the first time - and relies on powerful hardware: the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX meets an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU. The test shows how well the interaction works, where the gamebook shines, and where there is still room for improvement.

With the Z2 Mini G1a, HP presents a compact workstation that relies on AMD's new Strix Halo APU for the first time. The combination of powerful CPU performance, integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics, and space-saving design is aimed at creative professionals, developers, and power users. In our test, we examined how the mini PC performs in everyday use—from performance and cooling to system efficiency.

Documents cited by Moore’s Law is Dead indicate that Microsoft’s next‑generation Xbox, codenamed Magnus, is in final development stages. The console is expected to deliver up to double the performance of the PS5 Pro, targeting native 4K120 gameplay and improved ray tracing all in 2026

Moore’s Law is Dead has confirmed that Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6 will ship with two APUs, codenamed Orion and Canis, with the latter powering a new handheld console. A recently confirmed PS5 power-saving mode aligns with earlier reports, suggesting Sony is preparing its ecosystem for the PS6 era.

Minisforum recently launched the MS-A2, a powerful mini PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, together with a fast NVMe SSD and expandable RAM, delivers high performance, making it ideal for productive tasks and demanding multimedia applications. A PCIe x16 slot even allows the use of dedicated GPUs.

AMD's Zen 6 desktop CPUs, based on the Olympic Ridge platform and N2X process, may not launch until late 2026. This would place them after the release of N2P-based EPYC server processors and Medusa Point APUs, both expected in the first half of that year.

AMD’s upcoming Zen 6 desktop processors may be targeting 7GHz or higher clock speeds, according to a new report by Moore’s Law Is Dead. Multiple internal sources have reportedly confirmed this ambitious frequency goal for the high-end Olympic Ridge SKUs based on TSMC’s advanced N2X process.

AMD's highest-end workstation CPU, the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX "Shimada Peak" processor has now made its Geekbench debut, boasting an extremely respectable performance jump that appears to exceed AMD's official claim.

One of the fastest gaming CPUs on the planet, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, is currently on sale on Newegg for an enticing price, along with a free 1 TB NVMe SSD. With gaming performance that leaves hardly any room for complaint, the eight-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D continues to be an excellent purchase for gamers.

AMD's next-gen Zen 6 CPUs could bring a double-digit IPC uplift over Zen 5. Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has claimed that the Zen 6 CPU architecture brings up to a 9% "FP" IPC gain over Zen 5. Combined with more cache and much higher clock speeds, the Zen 6 CPUs could be gaming champs.

One of AMD’s new Shimada Peak Threadrippers has appeared on the PassMark benchmark, where it performed more than admirably in CPU Mark. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X desktop CPU utilized its 64 cores to churn out a multithread performance that can only be surpassed by EPYC processors that are destined for servers.

A new leak from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead hints at dramatic changes coming with AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs, including clock speeds that could break new ground, a major architectural leap, and unexpected possibilities for compact devices.

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 features 3x Zen 5 cores and 5x Zen 5c cores for a total of 16 threads plus the powerful Radeon 880M iGPU. Topton is offering it in a basic mini PC configuration that costs only ~$360, which is more than $200 less than the AI 9 HX 370 model featuring 4 more cores and a slightly faster iGPU.

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ arrives with a large and vivid OLED panel, AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. Also included are two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a webcam with IR support.

Processor options include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AI 9 365 and AI 7 350, which can be complemented with up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Another upgrade is the brighter 2,880 x 1,800 LTPS IPS screen that can hit 500 nits.

Next year's AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs could feature blazing fast clock speeds according to a new leak. The boost frequency for AMD Zen 6 desktop processors is rumored to reach comfortably above 6 GHz, making them a tremendous upgrade over the Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

A fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800 X3D sent in by a viewer to Gamers Nexus has turned out to be a complete forgery — not just a rebadged CPU, but an empty shell with no silicon die, no IO die, and no functional components.

As the new Xbox handheld approaches, the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme offers many of the same advantages. The handheld gaming PC is compact and handles most Windows-compatible titles. Its current discount makes competitors like the Steam Deck OLED less appealing.

When Microsoft announced its new Xbox handheld devices at a recent showcase, it didn't reveal pricing. A leaker has shared Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X costs obtained from European retailers. If speculation about U.S. prices is correct, the cheaper handheld may be only $500.

More details regarding the Zen 7 CPU architecture have surfaced, giving us our first look at the possible core count of the flagship Zen 7 consumer CPU. According to information obtained by Moore's Law Is Dead, Zen 7 desktop chips could boast a 2x core count increase over the current Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 CPUs.

Microsoft's timetable to release a new Xbox console is now in flux. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS shows how Windows throttles performance on mobile devices. An insider reports that Microsoft is now intent on improving handhelds using its operating system.