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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 to the new cooler.
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 impressive package, especially for fans of the Linux operating system.
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 retailers like Best Buy.
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 larger 73 Wh battery.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Sep 2024 15:00
AMD AFMF 2 is now available on Ryzen AI 300 series (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD AFMF 2 on Radeon 890M delivers up to 78% higher FPS

AMD has released the technical preview of AFMF 2 for the Strix Point lineup. It's the newest frame generation technology that aims to deliver an improved gaming experience. With the new VGM tech, the company says that it can offer up to 78% higher FPS on the Radeon 890M iGPU found in Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Sep 2024 16:19
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 portability with an all-metal chassis. It is rated to handle generative AI tasks powered by Windows and OneLeap for wireless links to other Tecno devices.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Sep 2024 14:57
Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED laptop review: Premiere for Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M

84% Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED laptop review: Premiere for Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M

Newcomer. The ZenBook S 16 OLED is one of the first devices on the market to be equipped with AMD's brand new AI 9 processors. Having already tested a model based on the HX 370 (Radeon 890M), it was now the turn of the 365 model (Radeon 880M). How does the 16-incher fare against the competition and the last generation?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, Radeon 880M, 16", 1.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 08 Sep 2024 11:37
The Pocket Go. (Image source: Tecno)

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 in Messe Berlin as a Global Product Technical Innovation Award-winning device.
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 whole package is available for €1,449 (US$1,600).
Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2024 17:32
New Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 laptops feature Ryzen 7000 series APUs (Image source: Lenovo)

IFA 2024 | New Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 series misses out on AMD Strix Point upgrade

Lenovo has launched two new IdeaPad Slim 5 laptops, one with a 15.3-inch display and the other with a 13.3-inch screen. While the company have also introduced AMD Strix Point laptops at IFA 2024, these two feature Ryzen 7000 series APUs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Sep 2024 17:00
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 can be configured with up to a 2.5K 120 Hz IPS panel.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2024 17:11
Acer Nitro 14 (2024) review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming notebook with long battery life

80% Acer Nitro 14 (2024) review: Compact RTX 4060 gaming notebook with long battery life

Coherent. A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB of RAM offer mid-range gaming power and ensure great battery life. The laptop’s hardware is rounded off by a 16:10 14.5-inch panel (2.5K, 120Hz and G-Sync support) and a USB4 port. The entire package is available for €1,449 (around US$1,600).
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Sep 2024 15:06
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 CPU is real.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Sep 2024 16:07
Image source: Notebookcheck

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, this update brings a small boost for newer AMD Zen machines.
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 Amazon.
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
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED laptop review: Successful performance of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

85% Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED laptop review: Successful performance of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

Speedy allrounder. After the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 inside the Zenbook S16 only fulfilled its performance potential to a limited extent, we are daring to try again by taking a look at the VivoBook S 14. In doing so, this also raises the question of whether the Radeon 890M iGPU can come close to the Intel Arc 8.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Radeon 890M, 14", 1.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 28 Aug 2024 17:19
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 $449. These adjustments may indicate lower-than-expected demand, possibly due to initial reviews highlighting modest performance gains over previous models.
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 affect all four CPUs to varying degrees.
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 from the vanilla Zen 5 parts, the Ryzen 9000 X3D could likely be Team Red’s answer to Intel Arrow Lake CPUs which is reportedly scheduled for October.
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
Geekom AX8 Pro AI NUC PC review: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD in a 0.47L chassis

78% Geekom AX8 Pro AI NUC PC review: AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS with 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD in a 0.47L chassis

New paint and new SoC! Geekom took the opportunity of the recently upgraded NUC design and is now also shipping AMD SoCs in compact housing. The manufacturer is not afraid to install the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS. We took a closer look at the Geekom AX8 Pro and classified its performance based on numerous measurements and benchmarks in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Radeon 780M, 548 g
Sebastian Bade, 19 Aug 2024 18:03
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X in review

AMD Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Core i9-14900K levels of single-core and gaming performance with Zen 5 for US$185 less

Ridge runner at efficiency's edge. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leverages improvements in the 4 nm Zen 5 architecture to offer excellent single-core and gaming performance on par with Intel's best 14th gen offerings, including the Core i9-14900K. While the Ryzen 7 9700X's efficiency gains make for a potent gaming PC build, AMD's current pricing strategy complicates buying decisions vis-à-vis the competition.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 27"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Aug 2024 08:53
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 plagued with software issues like improper core parking.
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 165 Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color gamut plus a USB4 port.
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 all-rounder capable of everything from general productivity to digital art and light gaming.
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 largely negative or mediocre reviews for minimal performance improvements over Ryzen 7000. The new TDPs will supposedly be included in AGESA 1.2.0.1a Patch A.
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 departments.
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 96 MB of L3 cache and be optimised for gaming.
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 new Zen 5 APUs with "big" numbers.
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 performance for both work and play. Get the Geekom A7 can be had for just US$670 till August 18 using our coupon code.
A‌dvertising, 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. The Ryzen 5 9600X, for instance, has only sold a handful of units.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2024 14:25
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD laptop review: Compact Ryzen machine with mediocre performance

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U, Radeon 780M, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Aug 2024 13:08
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 immediately to mitigate risks of data theft, system takeover, espionage, and possible infrastructure disruption.
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 GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, and the sub-$500 price after the Best Buy deal makes it even more tantalising.
Julian van der Merwe, 09 Aug 2024 06:58
The new MG-1. (Image source: MAINGEAR)

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. The new desktop is available to order from now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2024 19:03
Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture

Review: AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X desktop CPU makes Intel's Raptor Lake CPUs look old thanks to efficient Zen 5 architecture

Frugal hexa-core CPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's fastest 6-core processor and is based on the brand-new Zen 5 architecture. Thanks to massively improved efficiency, the new Ryzen-9000-series processors are expected to set new standards and outperform the already super efficient Ryzen 7000 processors. In this review, we have taken a closer look at its performance compared to its in-house competition and its competitors from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Sebastian Bade, 08 Aug 2024 15:33
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 Ryzen AI 300 series APUs to be available before October.
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 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and the AMD Ryzen 7940HS. It also sports pen input for digital art and impressed us with solid build quality and reliable gaming performance.
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’s console-style interface. With a Ryzen 5 3500 and an AMD Radeon RX590, the system is capable of some notable performance.
Stephen Pereyra, 05 Aug 2024 11:33
Phoronix tested Ubuntu and Windows 11 on the Asus Zenbook S16. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

AMD Radeon 880M on Linux faster than Windows 11 with up to 50% performance gains in some Ryzen AI 9 365 benchmarks

A recent review tested the performance of AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and its Radeon 880M iGPU in Ubuntu 24.04 on Linux kernel 6.10 and Windows 11 and found that the CPU and iGPU combination performed better under Linux in most scenarios. The biggest surprise comes from GPU benchmarks, where Linux often beat Windows by up to 50%.
Julian van der Merwe, 01 Aug 2024 22:39
AMD lists next-gen Ryzen processors on Ryzen AI software (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI software gets support for new Strix Halo and Kraken Point AMD Ryzen processors

The AMD Strix Point-powered laptops have just become available for purchase, but the company has already added official support for the next-gen Zen 5 processors in its Ryzen AI software. Among the newly listed APUs are chips from the Strix Halo and Krackan Point lineups.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2024 12:48
Two Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 9000 series processors were reportedly mislabeled as Ryzen 9 (Images source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 9000 series was reportedly delayed due to mislabeling processors

The AMD Ryzen 9000 series was set to launch on July 31, but the company recently announced that the first processors of the lineup will hit the market on August 8 instead. There hasn't been a proper explanation for why the launch was delayed, but now, different reports are hinting that it's due to mislabeling the CPUs.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Jul 2024 12:55
The Xyber XPC Mini PC is housed inside a Tesla Cybertruck replica. (Image source: Xyber)

There's a Mini PC hiding inside this miniature Tesla Cybertruck

While a real Tesla Cybertruck won't fit on your desk, this Mini PC that's housed in a Cybertruck replica will. It also has AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS inside.
Habeeb Onawole, 27 Jul 2024 00:36
Chinese Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 14 and Pro 16 now come with Ryzen 7 8745H (Image source: Lenovo)

New AMD Hawk Point APU makes official debut in Lenovo Xiaoxin laptops

Earlier this month, Weibo tipster Golden Pig Upgrade reported that AMD would launch a new Hawk Point APU, the Ryzen 7 8745H. As Strix Point is already official now, this seemed like a rather strange move. But it turns out that the tipster was correct, and the processor has now made its first official debut in a Chinese Lenovo laptop.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jul 2024 18:19
Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

80% Asus TUF Gaming A15 (2024) review: RTX 4060 power, moderate price, long battery life

Marathon runner. The A15 FA507UV has a few goodies on offer you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see in a lower-priced gaming laptop: Ryzen 9 (Zen 4), GeForce RTX 4060, USB 4 and wonderful battery life. This laptop could be yours for around $1,399.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 20 Jul 2024 14:50
A caricature of AMD crushing Intel's failing CPUs. (Image source: Own)

Intel's own blunders have it backed into a corner as AMD Zen 5 chips near

CheckMag Intel Raptor Lake i9 chip owners are plagued by system crashes that can be traced back to the chips' excessive voltage and wattage. AMD might seize the opportunity with the release of Zen 5 and while Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake are coming to try and fight back, what difference will it make if Intel's reputation is ruined by then?
Alfrancis Villapando, 19 Jul 2024 19:21
(Image Source: XMG)

XMG introduces EVO 14 / 15 ultrabooks powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H

Even though the new EVO models do away with the Nvidia dGPU options, XMG is compensating with a solid premium spec package that includes overboost TDPs thanks to high-quality cooling systems, support for 96 GB RAM, Thunderbolt / USB4 connectors with DisplayPort 2.1 mode and a full-size SD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2024 12:00
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 features two M.2 slots for storage expansion. (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 price drops by sizeable 28% for Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 3050 SKU

The latest Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 is currently enjoying a deep discount of more than $300 straight from Lenovo. The SKU on sale packs an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS Hawk Point APU, an RTX 3050 laptop GPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 512 GB of storage.
Fawad Murtaza, 18 Jul 2024 19:53

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