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Latest chipset driver mentions Ryzen AI Max 300 series in the release notes (Image source: AMD - edited)

Latest AMD chipset driver confirms Ryzen AI Max 300 naming for Strix Halo

AMD has released a new chipset driver, and it has just revealed the naming scheme of the upcoming Strix Halo series. As previous reports suggested, it seems that the lineup will indeed be called the Ryzen AI Max 300.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Oct 2024 09:21

Geekom A7 with AMD Ryzen Zen 4 APUs is getting sweet discounts this week

Geekom A7 with AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7940HS now available at time-limited $120 or £150 discount

The Geekom A7 boasts the highly capable and power-efficient AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS APU with Radeon 780M graphics, together with class-leading connectivity and aesthetics to elevate your productivity and multimedia experiences. The A7 ...

Adver‌tising, 22 Oct 2024 04:59

AMD could launch two Ryzen 9000X3D chips this month. (Image source: AMD, Joshua Sortino, edited)

Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: Zen 5 X3D part appears to promise major gaming uplift with big clock speed increase

If rumors are to be believed, the launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is imminent. As such, leaks have picked up pace, revealing key specifications like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's clock speeds. According to the latest information, the Ryzen ...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Oct 2024 13:18

It looks like the AMD Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with 3D V-Cache will handily outperform their Ryzen 7000 counterparts. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck - edited)

Ryzen 9000X3D benchmarks leak: 9800X3D smashes 7800X3D in leaked Cinebench tests

Cinebench scores for the rumoured AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Ryzen 9 9950X3D have leaked, revealing an almost 30% performance boost over the previous-generation CPUs. These performance improvements are present in both single- and mul...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Oct 2024 21:20

The PS5 Pro is expensive, there's not doubt about it. But is it possible to build a PC that can beat a PS5 Pro for the same money? (Image Source: Sony)

How much PC performance can you buy for the price of a PS5 Pro?

CheckMag The PS5 Pro is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. At $699 (plus $75 extra if you want a physical disk drive), that’s a good chunk of change for a device that only really plays games. So, exactly how much PC could one buy...

David Devey, 24 Sep 2024 16:18

Premium 0.5-liter mini PC (Image Source: Geekom)

Deal | Geekom A8 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD discounted down to $699

The A8 is one of the most compact mini PCs powered by AMD's Hawk Point APUs. It packs an impressive port selection including USB4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2x HDMI 2.0 and a full-size SD card reader. Geekom adds a free...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2024 16:17

The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X has 16 cores distributed over two 8-core CCDs. (Image source: AMD, Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash, edited)

Zen 5 CPUs get better: AMD reportedly quashes severe latency plaguing Ryzen 9000 CPUs

AMD has allegedly fixed the latency issue affecting the dual-CCD Ryzen 9000 CPUs. The fix has come in the form of a new AGESA update that is currently in beta. The fix has reportedly managed to reduce the Zen 5 inter-CCD latency t...

Fawad Murtaza, 18 Sep 2024 15:32

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 5: The only modern 14-inch ThinkPad with three USB-A ports

USB-A belongs among the "legacy" ports. This means: It is an outdated standard only maintained for legacy reasons, to be replaced by USB-C. With the affordable ThinkPad L14, Lenovo takes a step into the opposite direction: Instead...

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Sep 2024 00:41

GMKtec NucBox K8 Plus has one OCuLink and two USB4 ports (Image source: GMKtec(

GMKtec NucBox K8 Plus debuts as new AMD Hawk Point mini PC with OCuLink port

GMKtec has unveiled the NucBox K8 Plus in China, a slightly upgraded version of the non-Plus mini PC. The new unit has a better port selection, with two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port. It can also max out at a higher TDP, thanks ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Sep 2024 13:38

The Tuxedo Gemini 17 Gen3 packs powerful internals, including a Ryzen 9 CPU and up to an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. (Image source: Reddit)

Tuxedo Gemini 17 Gen3 Linux laptop launched with up to RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, Ryzen 9 HX CPU, 96 GB of RAM and 8 TB of storage

Tuxedo's recently introduced Gemini 17 Gen3 is a powerful 17-inch desktop replacement laptop, powered by AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX CPU and up to the RTX 4070 Laptop GPU along with a color accurate 165 Hz IPS display. The laptop is an i...

Sambit Saha, 13 Sep 2024 20:24

AMD Ryzen 9000 CPU lineup currently has four processors. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pixabay, edited)

Abysmal Zen 5 sales allegedly result in "the worst launch since Bulldozer"

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 processors have seemingly suffered a terrible launch with low sales. The situation, according to the leaked information, is so bad that AMD distributors are receiving substantial requests for returns from r...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Sep 2024 14:43

Dragon Range provides a significant performance boost. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG launches Apex 17 MAX gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and up to an Nvidia RTX 4070 dGPU

Compared to last year's model, the new Apex 17 MAX features the faster Dragon Range 16-core / 32 thread R9 7945HX, supports more RAM up to 96 GB, gets a slightly brighter 17.3-inch QHD panel, as well as faster Wi-Fi 6E and a larg...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Sep 2024 15:00

The MegaBook K16S. (Image source: Tecno)

IFA 2024 | Tecno MegaBook K16S debuts as affordable new Ryzen laptop

Tecno asserts that consumers will be able to "See Bigger" and "Sound Louder" on their laptop for less with the latest addition to the MegaBook series. The K16S is powered by the Ryzen 5 7430U, and is touted to have ultrabook porta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 14:57

IFA 2024 | Tecno Pocket Go recognized for award-winning innovation in AR gaming

The Pocket Go is not just a Ryzen 7 8840HS-powered handheld console - it is the world's first such PC specifically designed for augmented reality (AR) gaming with its own pair of connected glasses. Tecno has now put it on display ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Sep 2024 17:15

Acer Nitro 14 2024 review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming laptop with great stamina (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The Acer Nitro 14 is a QHD gaming notebook with decent thermals and 18 hours of battery life

A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060, and 16 GB of RAM provide mid-range gaming power and ensure long battery life. The well-rounded hardware is completed by a 16:10 14.5-inch pane; (2.5K, sRGB, 120Hz and G-Sync support). The whol...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2024 17:32

Acer Nitro V 14 inherits Ryzen 8000 prowess from its elder cousin. (Image Source: Acer)

IFA 2024 | Acer introduces Nitro V 14 with Ryzen 8040 APUs, RTX 4050, and MUX switch

Acer is introducing a Nitro V 14 variant this year at IFA 2024. The Nitro V 14 leverages AMD Ryzen 8040 series APUs with Ryzen AI while offering GPU choices up to the RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The laptop also offers a MUX switch and ca...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 17:11

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D with two cores disabled. (Image source: Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck, edited)

Exciting budget gamer: Ryzen 5 7600X3D thrashes Ryzen 5 9600X with double-digit lead in gaming

The newly launched Ryzen 5 7600X3D has proven to be a fantastic gaming CPU in new gaming tests. The CPU reportedly not only outshines the latest 6-core Ryzen 5 9600X but also pulls ahead of the flagship Core i9-14900K.

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Sep 2024 12:59

Scammers are now using advanced methods to fool people (Image source: Der8auer on YouTube)

Fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D gets exposed: Empty PCB, sketchy heat spreader, and more

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the best gaming CPUs in the market, but scammers are now taking advantage of its popularity. A YouTuber has examined these fake processors and highlighted some factors that give away whether the C...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Sep 2024 16:07

Windows 11 update brings boost to all AMD Zen users

[Update: The update does not seem to add anything of value for Zen 2 and OG Zen users.] Windows 11 update KB5041587 is now live as an optional update for all Windows 11 users. Along with a number of small optimizations and fixes, ...

Daniel Fuller, 29 Aug 2024 17:34

The MSI Katana 17 features a powerful mid-range GPU and a full-size keyboard with RGB backlighting. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Katana 17 gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 4060, 32 GB RAM, and 144 Hz display drops to record-low price in limited-time Amazon sale

The MSI Katana 17 B13VFK-835US is powered by the Intel Core i7-13620H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GPU, making it an excellent mid-range gaming powerhouse, and thanks to a limited-time sale, it's at its lowest-ever price on Am...

Julian van der Merwe, 29 Aug 2024 08:29

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D will likely be a cut-down Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Leaked Ryzen 5 7600X3D price could make Ryzen 5 9600X tough sell for gamers

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D is expected to release in September as a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with 3D V-Cache. The possible price of the chip has leaked and, if true, it could spell trouble for the Ryzen 5 9600X.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Aug 2024 17:42

AMD is facing lower-than-expected demand for its latest processors. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and 9900X see major price cuts in the US just weeks after launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9000 series processors have seen significant price cuts, with the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X dropping from $649 to as low as $623. Ryzen 9 9900X has also experienced a price reduction, dropping from $499 to ...

Andrew Sozinov, 28 Aug 2024 14:32

The cheapest Zen 5 CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X, has an RRP of €309 in Europe. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Alexas_Fotos)

Zen 5 falls flat: Ryzen 9000 prices reportedly crash in Germany within weeks of official launch

After seemingly failing to garner a strong response from the community, AMD’s latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs are reportedly already getting discounted in Germany. The discounted street prices are allegedly up to 12% lower than RRP and aff...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Aug 2024 22:30

Ryzen X3D chips have a stacked L3 cache on top of the CPU cores. (Image source: Codioful on Unsplash, AMD, edited)

Ryzen 9000 X3D vs Arrow Lake showdown potentially on the cards as Zen 5 X3D chips get a mention on official Asus website

AMD could be gearing up to release the Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs shortly as references to the Zen 5 X3D chips have been found in the source code of the official Asus website. In the absence of any meaningful gaming performance upgrade f...

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Aug 2024 21:33

The RTX 4070 version of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is back on sale for its lowest price thus far (Image source: Asus)

Deal | Ryzen 9-powered Asus ROG Strix G17 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 hits lowest price ever

A good-looking RTX 4070 configuration of the Asus ROG Strix G17 is now back on sale for $600 off MSRP at a reputable electronics retailer, which is currently offering the 17-inch gaming laptop for its all-time low of $1,599.

Enrico Frahn, 19 Aug 2024 21:55

The most powerful Zen 5 CPU, the Ryzen 9 9950X, costs $649. (Image source: AMD, Unsplash, edited)

Zen 5 issues: Ryzen 9000 CPUs reportedly suffered development troubles as bugs like flawed core parking surface

The Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 CPUs appear to have had a troubled development and have been released in a half-baked state according to a new leak. This could be the reason why the CPUs are failing to perform as advertised and seem to be pl...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Aug 2024 16:45

Solid port selection and decent display (Image Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Nitro V 16-inch gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4060 discounted down to $879.99

Also included are 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Surprisingly for this price point, there are no major compromises on the display and port sides, as the configuration features a 16-inch FHD+ screen with 16...

Bogdan Solca, 16 Aug 2024 13:51

The HP Envy X360 2-in-1 laptop is $400 off at Best Buy thanks to a 36% discount. (Image source: Allen Ngo / Notebookcheck)

Deal | HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, Radeon 780M gets $400 discount

The convertible HP Envy 16 is powered by 16 GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPU — the same iGPU as found in the Ryzen Z1 Extreme from the Asus ROG Ally — making the sleek, aluminium laptop a powerful ...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Aug 2024 09:25

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X may be in for a double-digit percentage performance uplift in the coming weeks. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Zen 5 leak tips double-digit performance improvements thanks to new 105 W TDP firmware patch for Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X

A leaker purports that AMD will soon introduce a firmware update for AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs that will nearly double the default TDPs of the CPUs from 65 W to 105 W. This comes after AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs received...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Aug 2024 21:16

Pheonix makes this deal worthwhile. (Image Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Bravo 15 laptop featuring AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and Radeon RX 6550M dGPU drops to $649.99

This model packs 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage and the signature keyboard with teal backlight. It is also part of MSI's budget gaming lineup, so it comes with compromises in the screen and connectivity depa...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2024 14:30

Apparently AMD's AM4 platform just refuses to die. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D to refresh AM4 again as new gaming CPU emerges in leak

A recent leak suggests that AMD will refresh its AM4 platform with new gaming-oriented X3D CPUs. Namely, a Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been mentioned in official EEC documentation. The CPU would purportedly have six cores, 12 threads, and...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Aug 2024 04:22

There could be a different naming scheme for the top-end Ryzen AI 300 series processors (Image source: AMD - edited)

More AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APUs with 'bigger' numbers are reportedly on the way

So far, the AMD Strix Point basically has only two APUs at the moment, but it seems that the Ryzen AI 300 series will see more additions soon. Reputable leaker Golden Pig Upgrade reports that the company is expected to introduce n...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Aug 2024 12:28

The Geekom A7 finds versatile applicability thanks to the AMD's latest Ryzen 7940HS APU

Dial productivity and multimedia up a notch with the Geekom A7 mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS, now at a time-limited US$670 price

Geekom is celebrating Super Sale Week with an enticing US$129 flat discount on the A7 mini PC. The A7 mini PC is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix-HS Zen 4 APU with Radeon 780M graphics, delivering class-leading compute pe...

A d, 13 Aug 2024 01:42

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X has six cores, 12 threads, and a boost clock of 5.4 GHz. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Pierre Bamin on Unsplash, edited)

Ryzen 5 9600X fails to attract fans as Zen 5 launch week sales appear mighty underwhelming in Germany

AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 CPUs based on the Zen 5 architecture officially went on sale on August 8. However, according to sales data reported by TechEpiphany, the processors have failed to garner a strong response from the community...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 14:25

The Sinkclose vulnerability affects AMD processors dating back to 2006. (Image source: Krzysztof Hepner via Unsplash)

'Sinkclose' vulnerability discovered in post-2006 AMD chips could pose a critical threat to data security

A critical vulnerability, Sinkclose, has been discovered in AMD processors. The flaw allows attackers to gain near-total control of affected systems. While AMD is working on patches, users are urged to update their systems immedia...

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Aug 2024 10:53

The HP Victus 15 offers a high refresh rate display with AMD FreeSync Premium for under $500. (Image source: HP)

Deal | Affordable HP Victus gaming laptop with RTX 3050-beating RX 6550M gets 40% discount in Best Buy sale

The entry-level HP Victus 15 makes a solid student productivity laptop with the performance chops to do a bit of gaming on the side. It has an AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS and AMD Radeon RX6550M, putting it in the same league as the Nvidia ...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 06:58

Maingear brings Zen 5 to gaming desktops with new MG-1 AMD Advantage

Maingear has made new Zen 5 silicon available in the form of its new, all-AMD version of the MG-1 pre-built PC. It also comes packed with TEAMGROUP's T-Force memory and storage, which is also RGB and up to 6,000MHz in terms of RAM...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03

AOOSTAR doesn't expect Strix Point mini PCs to hit the shelves before October (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Manufacturer shares when AMD Strix Point mini PCs are expected to be available

AMD Strix Point laptops hit the shelves last month, but we have yet to see the launch of mini PCs featuring the new Zen 5 processors. An AOOSTAR representative has shared that the company doesn't expect mini computers with AMD Ryz...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Aug 2024 16:01

The Asus ROG Flow X13 has a flexible design and surprising performance. (Image source: Vaidyanathan Subramanium / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus ROG Flow X13 gaming 2-in-1 with RTX 4060 GPU gets $500 discount in 30% off sale

A 30% off sale has dropped the price of the Asus ROG Flow X13 by as much as $500, bringing the gaming 2-in-1 down to the same price as many entry-level gaming laptops. The ROG Flow X13 is a convertible gaming laptop powered by the...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Aug 2024 22:08

The affordable compact gaming PC in all its glory (Image source: ETA Prime on YouTube)

ETA Prime builds sub $250 Linux gaming PC

For just under $250, YouTuber ETA Prime has assembled a Linux-based PC that can handle some beefy PC titles at 1080p. The system was designed as a living room PC with more power than the Steam Deck while maintaining the Steam Deck...

Stephen Pereyra, 05 Aug 2024 11:33