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The AMD EPYC 7643 server CPU can offer 48 cores and 96 threads for processing workloads. (Image source: AMD/TechRepublic - edited)

AMD EPYC 7643 Milan server chip uses its 48 cores to generate an amazing Geekbench 5 multi-core result that easily keeps pace with the 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

The 48-core AMD EPYC 7643 Zen 3 server processor has made another appearance on Geekbench, turning up on version 5 of the synthetic benchmark. The Milan chip pulled out a gigantic multi-core score of 33,348 points that puts it +33...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2021 10:34

The new Prometheus XVIII comes with extensive tweaking options for CPU PL, custom power and fan profiles, GPU wattage etc. (Image Source: Eluktronics)

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII: desktop-level performance with AMD Ryzen 5000H and mobile RTX 3080 at under 1-inch thickness

The new Prometheus XVII gaming laptop series comes with advanced features like the enhanced thermal design that supports overclocked Ryzen 7 5800H processors coupled with 150 W RTX 3080 mobile GPUs. All inside a 0.98-inch thick ch...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Feb 2021 16:16

2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 144 Hz 1080p display, and 1 TB PCIe SSD now available for $1500 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 144 Hz 1080p display, and 1 TB PCIe SSD now available for $1500 USD

The second generation Zephyrus G14 packs even more power than the original model alongside an updated 144 Hz display to replace last year's 120 Hz option. The performance-per-watt and performance-per-volume should be some of the h...

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2021 00:15

The Intel Core i7-11700 processor has a 16 MB L3 cache. (Image source: Intel)

Rocket Lake i7-11700 helps Intel secure the single-core performance crown for now as it crushes the i7-10700K and overtakes the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X at 4.88 GHz on Geekbench

An Intel Core i7-11700 has passed through Geekbench testing with flying colors, hitting 4.8 GHz and recording an incredible single-core performance score that easily surpasses the i7-10700K and just squeezes past the AMD Ryzen 7 5...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2021 13:29

AMD could finally break the 5.0 GHz barrier. (Image Source: PC Wale on YouTube)

Updated | AMD rumored to break the 5 GHz boost barrier with improved Zen 3 CPUs, announcement coming next week

The upcoming Rocket Lake desktop CPUs can reach 5.3 GHz boost clocks and Intel hopes to reclaim the single-core crown, but it looks like AMD is ready to announce a countermove that could essentially render the whole Rocket Lake la...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2021 17:13

AMD Ryzen Zen 3+ Warhol could launch in Q4 2021. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Zen 3+ Warhol likely to launch in Q4 2021, modest IPC bump on the anvil to take on Intel Alder Lake-S

AMD will have a refresh to the current Zen 3 Vermeer Ryzen 5000 CPUs in the form of Zen 3+ Warhol some time in Q4 2021. Warhol will largely retain the existing Zen 3 feature set but is slated to offer a slight IPC bump in order to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Feb 2021 10:11

Zen 4 and Zen 5 should bulldoze the competition. (Image source: AMD/Freepik - edited)

Zen 4 rumor bulldozer smashes Zen 3 with alleged +25% IPC uplift, +40% total gains, and potential delivery of 5 GHz on all cores while AMD's Zen 5 will be even more spectacular

Incredible rumors concerning AMD’s Zen 4 and Zen 5 microarchitectures have been shared that suggest impressive generational gains. Zen 4 will apparently offer +25% IPC gains, +40% overall performance, and it may also bring all-cor...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Feb 2021 12:54

Acer's latest financial figures are among its best for eight years

Acer has released its latest consolidated financial report, which covers January 2021. It includes revenues that are its highest "for the same period" since 2013. This performance is based on solid year-on-year (YoY) growth for th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2021 20:22

The Intel Core i9-11900K has shown up once again on Geekbench

Intel Core i9-11900K blazes past the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in Geekbench single-core test

The upcoming Intel Core i9-11900K managed to best the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X on Geekbench's single-core benchmark. The 14nm Rocket Lake processor managed to net single-core scores of 1,905, 1,902 and 1,895. Its clock speed hovered arou...

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Feb 2021 08:34

Comes with a 17-inch screen and AMD technology: The MSI Alpha 17

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

The MSI Alpha 17 with an AMD CPU and GPU is worth a closer look for price-conscious laptop gamers. Not only is the price right but also the performance of the 17-inch gaming laptop.

Mike Wobker, 06 Feb 2021 17:35

Lenovo posts a specs-ref for the new Legion 5 Pro ahead of its release

Lenovo announced that the Legion 5 Pro will be updated in 2021 with Ryzen 5000 silicon, RTX 30-series graphics and a 16:10 display. A Google-cached product specs reference let slip by the company ahead of its March release seems t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 20:14

AMD has made gains against Intel in January's Steam survey results. (Image source: AMD/Intel/Steam - edited)

Fast Ryzen 5000 CPUs and cheap Ryzen 3000 chips right some wrongs as Steam's January survey reveals a new high for AMD against Intel in processor usage share

Steam has published its hardware and software survey for January 2021 and there are certainly some differences in comparison to the previous month in terms of processor usage and share. AMD has achieved its highest share against I...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2021 09:33

Lenovo Yoga 6 13 2-in-1 convertible with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro, 256 GB NVMe SSD, and 8 GB of RAM is down to $550 USD (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 6 13 2-in-1 convertible with AMD Ryzen 5 Pro, 256 GB NVMe SSD, and 8 GB of RAM is down to $550 USD

The aluminum-clad Lenovo convertible may be designed for businesses, but it works just as well for home users, too. It'll be tough to find another 13.3-inch convertible as light as this one with the same CPU and for the same price...

Allen Ngo, 02 Feb 2021 04:43

AMD EPYC Milan will offer higher boosts than EPYC Rome. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Zen 3 EPYC Milan leak reveals nomenclature and specs, up to 200 MHz higher boosts compared to EPYC Rome

A new leak pertaining to AMD's upcoming EPYC Milan server lineup has revealed more information about the processor's naming scheme and also a list of SKUs that are like to launch in the coming weeks. The Milan lineup will start wi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Feb 2021 16:03

Intel is back to dominating PassMark's single-thread chart again. (Image source: PassMark/Intel - edited)

Intel Core i9-11900K and i7-11700K keep Ryzen 5000 at bay as PassMark posts latest single-thread performance chart update

PassMark has recently updated its CPU Mark single-thread performance chart and two Rocket Lake chips in the forms of the Intel Core i9-11900K and i7-11700K occupy the top two positions. There was some resistance from Vermeer, espe...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2021 08:16

AMD could outsource some of its APU and GPU production to Samsung in the near future

According to an unverified rumour from a South Korean tech forum, AMD could shift some of its GPU/APU production to Samsung. AMD wants to ramp up production, but TSMC is unable to keep up due to prior commitments.

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Jan 2021 15:03

An AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U chip was tested inside an HP EliteBook 845 G8. (Image source: HP (G7 model)/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U in HP EliteBook 845 G8 laptop turns up on UserBenchmark as HP also accidentally reveals Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U model

An AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U and Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U have made their first appearances thanks to a benchmark and a manufacturer. The Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U was spotted in an EliteBook 845 G8 laptop on UserBenchmark while it seems HP managed ...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2021 11:06

The AYA NEO will be priced at US$699 for early bird backers. (Image source: @AYA_device)

Ryzen 4500U-powered AYA NEO Founder edition suffers a similar fate to that of the Smach Z as release date postponement is announced

The AYA NEO Founder edition handheld console has had its release date postponed until March 10. The development process has been hit by some issues, leaving the AYA NEO portable in a situation that eerily echoes the apparent demis...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jan 2021 10:28

Deal | Lenovo US announces an "employee-discount" sale on Legion laptops, more

Lenovo's US webstore has begun what it calls a "You Pay What We Pay" event, which apparently entails the same kinds of discounts only normally available to the OEM's staff members. They include up to US$800 off an Intel 10th-gen L...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jan 2021 20:47

Intel Core i7-11700 wallops the i7-10700K by +21% in single-core test and even outpoints the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X - but it was via UserBenchmark

The Intel Core i7-11700 has been spotted producing an enormous single-core score on a synthetic benchmark site. The Rocket Lake-S chip outpaced the i7-10700K by quite a margin and even scored higher than the maximum result for the...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Jan 2021 08:34

Not really something innovative, but Lenovo could be the first one to mass-produce this solution. (Image Source: Weibo)

Lenovo demonstrates NVMe M.2 alternative to Thunderbolt for high-end external desktop GPUs on AMD-based notebooks

AMD's support for USB4 and Thunderbolt is scheduled to arrive in early 2022, and, until then, laptop OEMs are trying out alternatives. One solution would be to implement a new type of connector, like Asus has done on its new ROG F...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jan 2021 17:38

GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs support DLSS and ray tracing. (Image source: Nvidia)

Dozens of GeForce RTX 30 series laptops from Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte listed by UK retailer: Prices from £998.99 (US$1,367) with Ryzen 5000 and Tiger Lake options available

Fifty gaming laptops featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs from major vendors such as Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte have been listed on the Scan website. Many feature Ryzen 5000 APUs and there are a couple of Tiger Lake H-35 optio...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2021 10:50

The 2021 Asus TUF Dash F15 can also be configured with an i5-11300H or i7-11370H. (Image source: Asus/Intel - edited)

Intel Core i7-11375H in Asus TUF Dash F15 shows no fear of Ryzen 5000 H-series as 5.0 GHz boost helps it to single-core mastery +24% higher than the i7-10750H

An Intel Core i7-11375H (Tiger Lake-H35) has appeared on Geekbench in an Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop. The i7-11375H was measured reaching a clock rate of 5.0 GHz and produced a single-core score that beats out the i7-10750H by...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jan 2021 07:36

The HP ProBook x360 435 G8 can be configured with up to 32 GB DDR4-3200 SDRAM. (Image source: HP)

Ryzen 3 5400U APU inside HP ProBook x360 435 G8 endures a false start against the AMD Ryzen 3 4300U on Geekbench but base clock performance gives a sign of things to come

The Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 3 5400U has popped up on Geekbench as part of an HP ProBook x360 435 G8 laptop. The Cezanne Ryzen 5000 part is seemingly restricted to a maximum clock of 2.60 GHz, which leaves a mixed impression against ...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2021 04:02

The Intel Core i9-11900K's price has been reported as €499.70 (US$604) without VAT. (Image source: TecLab)

Intel Core i9-11900K produces an ominous Geekbench single-core result that takes the i9-10900K by +32% and leaves the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5950X out of sight

A sample of the Intel Core i9-11900K has finally been unearthed on Geekbench and the Rocket Lake-S chip has produced a gigantic single-core score. Utilizing a Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Master board enabled the i9-11900K to score over +3...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2021 08:54

The Zen 3 factor helps make the Asus ROG Flow X13 a powerful convertible laptop. (Image source: Asus/AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS hits 4.8 GHz inside an Asus ROG Flow X13 laptop as Geekbench single-core scores shine against the Ryzen 9 4900H and Intel Core i7-1165G7

The Asus ROG Flow X13 GV301 laptop in combination with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS APU has been spotted in a couple of test runs on Geekbench. The Ryzen 9 5980HS produced strong single-core and multi-core results that hold up well again...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jan 2021 07:34

The new HX mobile APUs come with unlocked cores that can be overclocked. (Image Source: Ryzen CPU blog)

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9 5900HX mobile APU is dominating the PassMark tests

In multi-core loads, the Ryzen 9 5900HX easily steals the crown from last gen's king Ryzen 9 4900HS. However, the more impressive feat is recorded with the single-core tests that are usually dominated by Intel processors. Here, th...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2021 16:24

Intel at it again with Nvidia? (Image Source: WCCFTech)

Update: Nvidia and Intel deny involvement | Polish source claims Nvidia and Intel worked together to block the marketing of premium AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops with high-end GPUs in 2020

Back in mid-2020, laptop OEMs explained that the inclusion of dGPUs more powerful than the RTX 2060 would not really make sense on Ryzen 4000H systems, as their performance would be limited by the 8x PCIe 3.0 lanes. However, the R...

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jan 2021 13:16

Rocket Lake-S is not looking particularly impressive against the AMD competition. (Image Source: TechnoSports)

Intel's i5-11400 6-core Rocket Lake-S CPU appears on Geekbench, lags behind similar AMD Ryzen 3000 / 5000 models

The Rocket Lake-S hexa-core is around 10% faster than the Comet Lake-S predecessor, and it almost matches the i7-8700K with considerably higher clocks, but it still lags behind the Ryzen 5 3600X in multi-core loads, while the Ryze...

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jan 2021 21:06

Offers a lot of performance and good battery life: The Honor MagicBook 15

Honor MagicBook 15: Longer battery life with Ryzen 5 4500U

After we recently took a look at the MagicBook 14 with AMD's Ryzen 5 4500U, it's now the MagicBook 15's turn. It reveals small and big improvements but also known weaknesses.

Mike Wobker, 15 Jan 2021 04:35

The Asus ROG Flow X13 and ROG XG Mobile dock will cost from US$2,999.99. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS in Asus ROG Flow X13 makes restrained appearance on Geekbench and underperforms against the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Intel Core i7-1165G7

The Zen 3 Cezanne part AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS has been spotted on Geekbench as part of the fascinating Asus ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 laptop. However, the results don’t seem as high as could be expected, when the Ryzen 9 5900HS should be fl...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jan 2021 18:02

HP is among the first laptop OEMs to introduce Ryzen Pro 5000 APU options. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP unveils EliteBook 805 G8 business laptop lineup with AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs

HP introduces some of the first business laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs. The new EliteBook 805 G8 series comes with lightweight chassis and three sizes to choose from, including 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch. Thes...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2021 16:09

Asus ZenBook 13 UM325 features an OLED display and Ryzen 5000U APUs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ZenBook 13 OLED and ZenBook 14 are among the thinnest laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 Cezanne and Lucienne U-series APUs

Asus has released its new ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and ZenBook 14 UM425 thin and light laptops. These ZenBooks differ primarily with respect to the display and available Ryzen 5000 APU options. While the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 offers ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2021 00:15

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 features an unlocked Ryzen 9 5900HX with liquid metal. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ditches Comet Lake-H for an unlocked Ryzen 9 5900HX with liquid metal and RTX 3080 Mobile

Asus has upgraded its ROG Strix Scar 17 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and RTX 3080 Mobile. Like all ROG models in 2021, the Scar 17 will use liquid metal as the thermal interface material for the CPU. The Scar 17 also features a 360 Hz ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 23:19

Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500) convertible (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus intros the Chromebook Flip CM5 (CM5500) with AMD Ryzen 5 3500C inside

The new Asus Chromebook Flip CM5 brings together a daring minimalist design and the AMD Ryzen platform (up to Ryzen 5 3500C) to deliver an excellent 15.6-inch tool for creativity. The list of specs and features includes Wi-Fi 6, u...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

Asus Zen AiO (2017 model) (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus reveals the Zen AiO 24 (M5401)

A new all-in-one from Asus is (almost) ready to hit the market, and what we will get is probably a new hardware setup for one of the existing designs. The Zen AiO 24 (M5401) uses various AMD Ryzen 5 processors and features up to a...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00

Gigabyte Gaming A5 and A7. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

CES 2021 | Gigabyte says "Yes" to AMD with Gaming A5 and A7 laptops powered by Ryzen 5000H and RTX 3070 Mobile, also offers G5 and G7 featuring Core i7-10870H for "slashies"

Gigabyte has introduced new mid-range gaming laptops powered by both Intel Comet Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000H Zen 3 options. These laptops are aimed at the multi-tasking crowd that also likes to game. The Intel-based Gaming G5 and G...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 12:55

Acer Aspire 5 features AMD Ryzen 5000U and Radeon RX 640. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | All-AMD Acer Aspire 5 features AMD Ryzen 5000U and Radeon RX 640 GPU for €499

Acer is offering an all-AMD Aspire 5 powered by AMD Ryzen 5000U APUs. The Aspire 5 is aimed at students, hobbyists, and bloggers and features the Radeon RX 640 dGPU for light graphic workloads.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 23:05

Acer Aspire 7 will feature Ryzen 5000 APUs. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer's AMD sojourn continues with the Aspire 7: Ryzen 5000U and NVIDIA GTX 1650 on offer

Acer has introduced the Aspire 7 featuring Ryzen 5000U APUs and NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics. The Aspire 7 features an FHD display that uses Acer Color Intelligence to adapt the display gamma and saturation in real time to deliver an ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 22:39

Acer Nitro 5 features the latest from AMD and NVIDIA. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer Nitro 5 upgraded to feature AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA RTX 3080 Mobile, and a 360 Hz display option

Acer has introduced a refreshed Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA RTX 3080 Mobile internals. The Nitro 5 is also being offered with three display options, one of which includes a 360 Hz FHD panel.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 21:52

The Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 now supports Ryzen 5000 series CPUs. All Images via Dell/Alienware

CES 2021 | Dell refreshes Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 with the latest from AMD and Nvidia

The new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10 desktop PC brings Ryzen 5000 series CPUs to Alienware's desktop family. The machine can be configured with a number of AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs as well as the newest GPUs from Nvidia and AMD.

Sam Medley, 12 Jan 2021 18:45

The new ThinkBook 14p and 16p models come with 16:10 screens and improved conferencing features. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces ThinkBook 14p / 16p Gen2 business laptops with latest AMD APUs and next gen Nvidia RTX GPUs

Even though the spec sheets do not mention the exact processors, the ACH denomination added to the products names suggests that Lenovo is equipping these models with AMD's Ryzen 5000H processors. The 14p model does not get discret...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2021 18:00

AMD Ryzen 5000 series will now include 45 W+ options for elite laptops. (Image Source: AMD)

CES 2021 | AMD announces Ryzen 5000 mobile lineup, new HX series led by the Ryzen 9 5980HX available in overclockable 45 W+ TDP

AMD has taken the wraps off the much anticipated Ryzen 5000 mobile lineup based on Zen 3 Cezanne. The Ryzen 5000 series now includes a couple of HX SKUs that can be configured with TDPs above 45 W. AMD has also updated the H and H...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 18:00

AMD has added two new CPUs to the Ryzen 5000 "Vermeer" series. (Image source: AMD)

CES 2021 | OEM-only AMD Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 9 5900 desktop processors bring extra gaming performance with a lower power requirement to the Zen 3 family

AMD has launched two new members of the Ryzen 5000 desktop processor family in the forms of the Ryzen 7 5800 and Ryzen 9 5900. Both CPUs have lower TDPs than their similarly named Zen 3 counterparts, and the Ryzen 9 5900 offers an...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Jan 2021 18:00

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO series will soon be directly available to consumers. (Image source: AMD)

CES 2021 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, 3975WX, and 3995WX to go on store shelves soon; EPYC Milan processors vanquish Xeon Gold chips in forecasting comparison

AMD has announced that the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX, 3975WX, and 3995WX workstation processors will soon be available to private customers from major retailers. The Threadripper PRO chips offer from 16 cores to 64 cores and 3...