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Preliminary synthetic performance of the Strix Halo Radeon 8060S and 8050S iGPUs has appeared online and the chips are already outperforming entry-level desktop GPUs like the RX 7600. This paints quite a good picture for the final retail samples of Strix Halo APUs, as gamers can finally get an iGPU at the level of a mid-range laptop dGPU.

The Cinebench R23 performance of the upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D chip has leaked and the results are generally a good news for fans. However, AMD is, once again, only expected to outfit one CCD with the 3D V-Cache which could introduce some scheduling problems like last-gen Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

GMKtec has made its new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC available to pre-order, the Evo-X1. With the early-bird discount, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 competitor starts at $920.

AMD's Krackan Point-based Ryzen AI 7 350 has shown up on PassMark. It nets 3,919 and 21,127 points in the benchmark's single and multithreaded tests, which is to be expected from a CPU with a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores.

It seems that the new dawn of the Asus ROG Flow Z13 is almost upon us. Specifically, new models powered by AMD Strix Halo APUs and powerful Radeon 8060S graphics have been spotted online, shortly after Asus confirmed that new ROG devices will be appearing next month during CES 2025.

The Strix Halo-based AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 has been benchmarked on Geekbench again. Its single-core performance is more or less the same as Strix Point, but it offers a respectable 25% uplift over the last-gen Ryzen 9 7945HX in multicore.

Minisforum has updated the MS-A1 with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X desktop processor. While the Ryzen 9 9950X offers superior CPU performance compared to the existing Ryzen 7 8700G, its GPU performance will be found wanting.

Asus recently shared a video demonstrating its ProArt PA401 case, featuring a Ryzen 9 9950X CPU cooled passively using a Noctua NH-P1 cooler. The system managed to run without any noticeable performance downgrades, although there is a caveat to the story.

GPD is updating another of its popular gaming handhelds to AMD's Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 architectures. This time, the company has revealed plans to update the GPD Win Mini, which gains faster RAM and M.2 2280 storage as well as Ryzen AI 9 365 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APUs.

The Aoostar GEM 10 370 has yet to make its official debut, but the company has teased another mini PC that features the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Like the company's last announced Strix Point offering, this one also features an OCuLink port.

The OneXFly F1 Pro is currently the only gaming handheld that combines an OLED display with an AMD Zen 5 APU. The device is now available to order through Droix too, which should provide superior customer service than first parties.

AMD's upcoming high-end laptop silicon, codenamed Strix Halo, has shown up on Geekbench again. This time, it is the top-spec AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395, complete with 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and what looks like a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 GPU.

GPD is in the process of upgrading its product line to AMD's latest Strix Point APUs. This time, it is the turn of the Win Max 2, which has received the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, among other upgrades.

Strix Point is finally arriving in more devices and flavors. For example, the new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360. This slender business laptop is ideally suited for the 8 core version of Zen 5.

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has leaked details regarding the specs and performance of the low-power Strix Halo variant, the Strix Halo LP. Also termed "Halo 128-bit", the Strix Halo LP APU allegedly enjoys eight full Zen 5 cores and an iGPU that can rival the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Max-Q in performance.

A noted X leaker says AMD has no plans to increase the amount of 3D V-cache on its upcoming Ryzen 9000 X3D CPUs. They will be announced at CES 2025 and hit shelves later in January 2025.

A new leak has revealed key details about AMD’s next-generation Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series, codenamed Shimada Peak. Featuring Zen 5 architecture, the lineup will range from a surprising 16-core variant to a flagship 96-core model, all with a 350-watt TDP prioritizing performance over power efficiency.

Ayaneo is preparing to match One-Netbook and OneXPlayer with its third-generation flagship Windows gaming handheld. While the Ayaneo 3 is not ready for prime time just yet, Ayaneo has now confirmed a few more details about its first AMD Zen 5-powered offering.

The GPD Pocket 4 now has an official release date. Arriving before December rolls around, the compact laptop combines modern AMD Ryzen APUs with an 8.8-inch and 144 Hz convertible display, plus a whole heap of ports.

Intel is having a pretty hard time selling CPUs in Germany according to Mindfactory sales data for the current week. Team Blue has taken such a beating that there is only one SKU, the low-end Core i3-14100, in the top 30 best-selling CPUs on Mindfactory.

A Chiphell leaker says AMD's new unified UDNA architecture will debut sometime in 2026-27 with the Radeon RX 9000 series. Additionally, it will also power the PlayStation 6, along with a Zen 4/Zen 5 CPU.

GPD has unveiled pricing for its Pocket 4 mini laptop, a versatile 770g device combining a handheld, laptop, and a tablet in a single device. Powered by AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors, SKUs will be available ranging from $895 to $1,466, with features like an 8.8-inch 2.5K 144Hz display, up to 64GB of RAM, and optional accessories for enhanced connectivity. If the crowdfunding campaign succeeds, the device is expected to launch by the end of the year.

According to serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is apparently selling so well that US retailers can't seem to fulfill demand despite receiving a lot of stock at launch. More interestingly, the leaker claims that some companies are buying more-than-necessary PC components, including the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, in fear of future import tariffs.

AMD has released some gaming benchmarks of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. While it outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V across the board, it relies on software-powered upscaling tech like FSR and AFMF.

The GMKtec EVO-X1 is one of the few devices to use AMD's latest Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. As a result, the compact mini-PC will be incredibly powerful, particularly thanks to its 70 W overclocked TDP. The GMKtec EVO-X1 should prove fairly versatile because of OCuLink and USB4 ports, too.

GMKtec has revealed new details about its next mini-PC. Seemingly launching soon, the GMKtec EVO-X1 will be one of the most powerful mini-PCs around thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, Radeon 890M iGPU and support for eGPUs thanks to its OCuLink and USB4 ports.

After an underwhelming Zen 5 launch where the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs failed to deliver any noteworthy gaming performance increase over Zen 4, AMD has nailed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. According to a launch review analysis conducted by 3DCenter, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming by a double-digit margin.

AMD is expected to unveil the Strix Halo lineup at CES 2025, and a new leak has shared the potential iGPU naming scheme for the upcoming APUs. The new integrated GPU series will reportedly be called the Radeon 8000S.

The latest Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop with a Ryzen AI 9 365 APU, 24 GB of memory, and 1 TB of storage has been priced down by a cool 18% at Best Buy. The laptop demonstrates the capabilities of AMD's new APUs rather well with good performance and a healthy battery life.

One-Netbook has become the first company to mark the beginning of a new generation of high-end gaming handhelds. Available from $1,099, the OneXFly F1 Pro is available with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 or HX 370, as well as a 48.5 Wh battery and a 144 Hz OLED display.

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has shown an insane 6.9 GHz clock speed in Counter-Strike 2 when overclocked using LN2 cooling. As a result, the CPU played the game at a mind-boggling >1,000 FPS while also netting a massive increase in multi-core performance.

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D has been spotted online. The 16-core CPU was benchmarked on FactorioBox, where it offered a double-digit performance uplift over the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

One-Netbook has now confirmed the launch date for its next OneXPlayer release. Arriving later this week, the company has revealed how much the first AMD Zen 5 and Radeon 890M-backed gaming handheld will cost, too.

The upcoming AMD Strix Halo APUs are shaping up to be quite impressive with a powerful Zen 5 CPU and an RDNA 3.5 iGPU. Per the latest Strix Halo specs and performance leak from Moore's Law Is Dead, the flagship Strix Halo iGPU is powerful enough to go against the RTX 4070 laptop GPU. Additionally, the leaker reveals that the APUs will debut inside workstations in Q1 2025.

AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point laptop CPUs now support LPDDR5X-8000 memory. Previously, it was capped at LPDDR5X-7500.

OneXPlayer has outlined release plans for the first of what will likely be one of many next-generation gaming handhelds. Not only will the OneXFly F1 Pro be the first Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5-based gaming handheld, but it will also sport an 800 nit AMOLED display.

One-Netbook is preparing to release its next gaming handheld. While it has not confirmed a release date or pricing for its first OLED gaming handheld yet, it has demonstrated that the OneXFly F1 Pro can handle even triple-A titles like Black Myth: Wukong at low TDPs thanks to its AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and Radeon 890M iGPU.

GPD has confirmed a few new details about its forthcoming convertible pocket laptop. Coming soon to Indiegogo, the device will be available with two AMD APU choices, plus up to 64 GB of LPDDR5 RAM running at 7,500 MT/s.

A new leak sheds light on the Ryzen Z2 Extreme's approximate performance. While the CPU in question is a Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360, its 8-core CPU configuration is identical to that of the Ryzen Z2 Extreme.

AMD has revealed more details about its Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop gaming processor. While the Zen 5 CPU doesn't offer much of a performance uplift over its Zen 4 counterpart, it trounces Intel's Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 285K in a wide range of games.

A reputable X leaker has revealed the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's price. Apparently, it will be $30 costlier than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D, putting its MSRP at $479. The chip launches worldwide on November 7. Update: AMD confirms.

One-Netbook has beaten the likes of Ayaneo and GPD to revealing the first gaming handheld powered by AMD Strix Point APUs. Not only will the OneXFly F1 Pro be available the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M iGPU, but it will also come with a 144 Hz OLED display.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is set to see the light of day on the 7th of November. The 120 W chip is expected to arrive with 8 Zen 5 cores and a boost clock of 5.2 GH. In a recent Blender benchmark apperance, the 9800X3D thrashes the 7800X3D will failing to keep up with Intel's Arrow Lake-S.

CheckMag Halfway through the ninth generation of consoles, it's probably safe to say that much of the gaming audience is unimpressed. Yet the release valve for console gamers that is mainstream PC gaming is growing further and further out of reach - and it's not just about price.