Ryzen (Zen)

Buyers often find themselves in a fix when deciding between a high-end laptop and a full-fledged desktop PC. Modern laptops are now more powerful than ever, often matching the performance of a similar-specced desktop, and they are increasingly being adopted for their versatility and portability. However, desktops still rule the roost when it comes to sheer power and expandability. We take a look at some important considerations that should be made for both form factors and explain the advantages and limitations of each.

AMD's latest mobile processor offerings have left Intel a bit red in the face - and for good reason. Renoir has brought significant performance improvements across the board, largely in the form of efficiency improvements. However, there is still one question to be asked: To what extent is AMD outperforming Intel's current offerings?

After the ThinkPad T14s with the Intel Comet Lake processor, we also received the ThinkPad T14s with the AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U processor. Our initial benchmarks show that the AMD CPU is much faster, despite similar power consumption figures.