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Deal | Enticing AMD Ryzen 7 7700 bundle brings 12% price cut and free copy of Starfield on Amazon

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 which launched at US$329 can now be had for only US$275.99 at Amazon. Further sweetening the deal, AMD is offering a free digital copy of Bethesda Game Studio's hotly anticipated title "Starfield" with every p...

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Aug 2023 09:28

Strix Point APUs coming in 2024 (Image Source: (Artstation + Multiplayer.it)

New details on AMD's hybrid core technology leaked with Ryzen 8000 Strix Point engineering sample: 4x Zen 5 P-cores, 8x Zen 5c E-cores and 24 threads

Apart from some unusual core clocks and cache readings reported by CPU-Z and HWiNFO, the alleged Ryzen 8000 Strix Point engineering sample still features AVX-512 instructions, while both its P-cores and E-cores support multithread...

Bogdan Solca, 10 Aug 2023 15:51

Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 7745HX and RTX 4060 drops to US$1127.5

Other specs include 16 GB DDR5-5200 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, a 16-inch IPS screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 165 Hz refrest rate, plus a robust port selection.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Aug 2023 15:57

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D drops below the price of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The R7 7800X3D is currently priced at US$441, but Ebay now has an unbeatable offer for the Ryzen 9 7900X3D that also includes a Starfield game code for only US$439.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Aug 2023 17:33

The AMD Strix Halo APU allegedly packs up to a 40 CU RDNA 3+ iGPU. (Source: AMD)

Ryzen 8000 Strix Point and Strix Halo configurations leak with 12-core Zen 5+5c design for former and 16-core Zen 5 design for latter

The 2024’s Strix Point and Strix Halo APUs are reported to land with a combination of a Zen 5/5c CPU and an RDNA 3.5/3+ iGPU. Per the latest information, the Strix Point APUs intended for powerful mobile devices will top out at 4 ...

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Aug 2023 12:03

AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D brings 3D V-cache to mobile. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches 16C/32T Ryzen 9 7945HX3D APU: A Ryzen 9 7950HX3D for mobile with 128 MB L3 cache that makes its debut with the Asus Strix Scar 17 X3D

AMD is introducing its 3D V-cache technology to gaming laptops with the launch of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D. The Ryzen 9 7945HX3D is similar to the Ryzen 9 7945HHX but with a 200 MHz lower base clock, a total of 128 MB of L3 cache, an...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jul 2023 08:51

Upcoming ITX mini PC by Minisforum (Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum unveils upcoming Raptor Lake HX55 and AMD 7045HX-based ITX mini PC

Although it has no name yet, Minisforum unveiled that the brand's upcoming ITX mini PC will use a stylish 6L case and will be powered by Intel and AMD processors. Both processor choices will feature PCIe 5.0 x16 and a discrete gra...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2023 17:24

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F launched on 22 July. (Source: AMD)

Budget Ryzen 5 7500F beats Core i5-13500 and Core i5-13400 in gaming despite costing much cheaper US$179

The Ryzen 5 7500F is the latest entry into the Zen 4 desktop CPU family. The processor costs US$179 and supports A620 motherboards making it a good choice for budget-focused gamers. According to Quasarzone’s review of the chip, th...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Jul 2023 14:59

A 12-core AMD Ryzen 8050 Strix Point APU has been spotted online for the first time. (Image Source: AMD)

First reference to 12-core AMD Ryzen 8050 Zen 5 Strix Point APU spotted on MilkyWay@Home

A reference to what seems like an AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 8050 Strix Point APU with 12 cores has been spotted on the MilkyWay@Home computing project. Details of the APU are not entirely clear, but rumors so far indicate up to a 45 W TDP, ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2023 11:45

Redmi Book Pro 15 2023 thin and light laptop with Ryzen 7 7840HS now available for ~US$670 in China

The new Ryzen Edition ultrabook from Redmi also features 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM, 512 GB PCie 4.0 NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch 3.2K IPS with 500 nit brightness, full-size SD card reader and a 72 Wh battery with 100 W GaN fast charger.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jul 2023 14:35

DDR5-8200 is now achievable on AMD's AM5 mobos. (Image Source: G.Skill)

Latest AGESA 1.0.0.7B microcode enables DDR5-8000+ support for AMD's AM5 motherboards

With the new BIOS version, most of the Ryzen 7000 CPUs will be running at least DDR5-6400 1:1 stably. Up to DDR5-8000+ is now possible depending on silicon lottery, but in order to achieve such speeds users only need a B650 mother...

Bogdan Solca, 19 Jul 2023 16:56

The Framework Laptop 16 is now available for pre-order from Framework. (Image via Framework)

Framework now accepting pre-orders for Framework Laptop 16 gaming notebook with swappable GPU

The Framework Laptop 16, a modular gaming notebook Framework announced in March, is now available for pre-order. While the price for a DIY version starts at US$1399, adding a discrete GPU module bumps the price by $400 to $1799. A...

Sam Medley, 19 Jul 2023 00:22

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 7600X drops below US$200

It is now ~US$100 cheaper than the Intel i5-13600K, while the non-X 7600 is US20 more expensive, as well. This deal is even better when we factor in the included Starfield game code.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jul 2023 16:12

Excellent display and sturdy chassis (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16 with AMD R5 6600HS, 16 GB RAM and Nvidia RTX 3050 is only US$699.99 on eBay

Highlights for this configuration include speedy LPDDR5-6400 RAM, long battery life, an excellent 16-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and maximum brightness of 400 cd/m², plus a full-size SD card reade...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jul 2023 13:25

Deal | HP Omen AMD Advantage Edition with Ryzen 7 6800H and Radeon 6650M dGPU discounted down to US$799.99

The Radeon RX 6650M dGPU is up to 10% faster than an RTX 3060 in raster performance and also offers 2 more GB of VRAM. Complementing the APU and dGPU are 16 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM plus the storage side comes with a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jul 2023 18:12

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X drops to an all-time low US$133.08

Released in late 2020 with a US$299 price tag, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X desktop processor is now listed on Amazon with a price tag that reads US$309. Thankfully, those interested in it can take advantage of the Prime Day Deal that pu...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2023 13:26

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D desktop processor retail box (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D drops to US$550 on Amazon thanks to a 10% discount and a US$72.99 coupon

Introduced as the ultimate processor for gamers and creators with no less than 144 MB of cache memory, 16 cores, 32 threads, and a maximum boost speed of 5.7 GHz, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D is now 10% off on Amazon. However, the disc...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2023 23:56

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X desktop processor (Source: AMD)

Deal | AMD Ryzen 7 7700X available with 30% discount on Amazon

Introduced in late September 2022 alongside the Ryzen 5 7600X and the Ryzen 9 7900X/7950X duo, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X processor had a launch price of US$399. Now available on Amazon with a higher list price of US$449, it can be acq...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Jul 2023 10:20

Little Phoenix processors with Radeon 740M iGPU (Image Source: maga-01 on Deviantart + Notebookcheck)

AMD's Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 3 7440U processors rumored to integrate a new Phoenix2 aka Little Phoenix CCD

The product page specs for the Ryzen 3 7440U indicate that the smaller CCD measures 137mm² instead of 178mm². Even though this is not reflected on the official specs, industry sources claim that the smaller CCD is also present on ...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2023 18:30

MSI Modern 15 and 14 refreshed with Raptor Lake or Ryzen 7000-series silicon and more color options

MSI asserts that its entry-level lifestyle/business laptops are as 'Modern' in terms of finish options as they are in terms of either Intel or AMD processors in 2023. The series' single Ryzen 7 7730U-powered variant can be had in ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2023 19:34

Thin and light convertible with R9 7940HS (Image Source: Asus)

First Asus convertible with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS Phoenix and no dGPU listed for US$1,249.99 at Best Buy

The ROG Flow X13 model in question is not yet in stock, but if it starts selling at the listed price and Best Buy adds some discounts, it could become an attractive budget gaming option that benefits from a glossy touchscreen, inc...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Jun 2023 15:41

Deal | Legion Slim 5 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060 discounted down to US$$1,279.99

The configuration on sale also features 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage, dual USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a full-size SD card reader and a 2560 x 1600 165 Hz IPS screen.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2023 18:34

Gigabyte will sell its new BRIX mini-PCs with a choice of three Barcelo-R APUs. (Image source: Gigabyte - edited)

Gigabyte BRIX GB-BRR: New mini-PC series previewed in five variants

Gigabyte has presented the BRIX GB-BRR, a mini-PC series that combines AMD Ryzen 7030 'Barcelo-R' APUs with a compact 124 x 120 x 49.7 mm chassis. Gigabyte BRIX GB-BRR mini-PCs also offer user-upgradeable RAM and storage, as well ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2023 15:35

The first 48 GB DDR5-5600 modules spotted in China (Image Source: ITHome)

48 GB DDR5-5600 laptop RAM SO-DIMMs start selling in China for ~US$165 per module

The first laptops with up to 96 GB RAM could be right around the corner as 24 GB and 48 GB DDR5-5600 modules have been spotted in China. These appear to feature the new 24 Gb chips produced by SK Hynix, and the prices are surprisi...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jun 2023 18:39

The Ryzen 5 7600X launched at an MSRP of US$299.

Deal | Gaming champ Ryzen 5 7600X drops by 27% to cost the same as Ryzen 5 7600 on Amazon

Launched in September 2022, the Ryzen 5 7600X is a mid-range chip featuring AMD’s latest Zen 4 CPU architecture. Coupled with architectural improvements and a boost clock of 5.3 GHz, the processor has speedy performance and can ev...

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Jun 2023 16:24

Deal | GMKtec Nucbox K1 mini PC with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM and 1 TB SSD drops to US$476.99

The Ryzen 7 6800H also integrates a Radeon 680M GPU that can handle 1080p gaming relatively well, especially when AMD's FSR is enabled. users can also connect an external GPU via the included USB4 port.

Bogdan Solca, 21 Jun 2023 19:50

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X has base and boost clocks of 4.5 and 5.7 GHz respectively.

Deal | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and Ryzen 9 7950X prices drop 12% and 7% below MSRP on Amazon respectively

The Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7950X and the Ryzen 9 7900 are now going for US$42 and US$50 off the US$571 and US$429 list prices respectively. The price cuts make what were already a pair of very high-performing CPUs much better choices.

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jun 2023 20:21

Minisforum is celebrating its 3rd anniversary with exciting offers

Minisforum 3rd Anniversary Promotions: Enticing deals up to US$700 off on mini PCs that get the job done with panache

Minisforum is celebrating its 3rd anniversary this month with exciting deals and discounts across its portfolio of mini PCs. Get up to US$700 off on Minisforum gaming mini PCs, such as the NUCXI7. Minisforum is also offering great...

A d, 20 Jun 2023 16:09

Deal | Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4050 discounted to just above US$1,000

Until OEMs decide to offer laptops featuring AMD's Phoenix 7040 APUs without any dGPU for US$800 or lower, Lenovo's LOQ budget gaming models that are now on sale for a little over US$1,000 seem to be the next best thing.

Bogdan Solca, 20 Jun 2023 15:13

An unreleased 64-core Threadripper was shown off as were some Ryzen 5000X3D engineering samples. (Image source: Gamers Nexus - edited)

192-MB L3 cache-sporting Ryzen 5000X3D monsters shown with unreleased 64-core Zen 3 Ryzen Threadripper in AMD lab tour

A new video from hardware purists Gamers Nexus has seen a trip to AMD labs in Austin result in the showing off of various unreleased processors. A potential AMD Ryzen Threadripper 5990X was part of the show followed by a couple of...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2023 17:40

US$200 off the launch price (Image Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 6 convertible with AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD discounted to US$749.99

The 8 GB RAM / 256 GB SSD version is also discounted to US$549.99. This model impresses with great battery life, excellent processing power for its class, quiet operation and features such as 1080p webcam with IR sensor, fingerpri...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2023 16:36

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 5800HS and Nvidia RTX 3060 drops again to US$899.99

This model has not seen these low prices since last November. With the RTX 4060 models not impressing too much, heavily discounted RTX 3060 laptops like the Zephyrus G14 from 2 years ago seem to be a better deal right now.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Jun 2023 18:04

The 16-core AMD Strix Halo APU is reportedly launching in H2 2024. (Source: AMD)

AMD Strix Point APUs officially coming to Ryzen 8000 desktop lineup possibly only packing big Zen 5 cores

AMD has announced that the Ryzen 8000 desktop CPU roster will contain Strix Point APUs. The Strix Point APUs are expected to combine Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3+/3.5 iGPU for discreet board-level graphics performance. According to the ...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Jun 2023 14:59

AMD Ryzen 8000 processors are rumored to be built on TSMC's 4nm process. (Source: Notebookcheck)

AMD Ryzen 8000 CPUs could bring up to Core i9-13900KS-level boost clocks, 25% more L1 cache, and double-digit IPC uplift vs Zen 4

After revealing the preliminary specifications of the Zen 5 architecture, Paul from RedGamingTech has given some more details regarding the new architecture. The leaker now alleges that AMD Zen 5 processors could have a larger L1 ...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Jun 2023 14:45

GEEKOM AS 5 launches as new, more affordable version of its "powered by Asus" mini PC line

The new GEEKOM x Asus series of mini PCs officially has its second member, in the form of the new AS 5. It looks much like its immediate predecessor, although it swaps Ryzen 6000-series processors for the older 9 5900HX platform f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2023 13:52

AMD Phoenix laptop with mandatory Nvidia dGPU (Image Source: XMG)

XMG updated roadmap shows AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS Phoenix laptops scheduled for Q3 2023, but there is a catch

The APEX 15 / 17 models as well as a new 16-inch CORE laptop are scheduled to receive the AMD Phoenix treatment with a Ryzen 7 7840HS APU later this summer. However, even though the integrated Radeon 780M GPU is already good enoug...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Jun 2023 14:48

AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 Mini PC Kit announced along with upgrade pathway to Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance

AYA has announced a new Mini PC Kit for owners of the AYA Neo 2 and Geek 1 who want to opt in to their new motherboard upgrade program to AYA Neo 2S and Geek 1S performance. The program is similar to the Framework laptop upgrade a...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jun 2023 07:10

Computex 2023 | XMG APEX 17 and 15 debut with all-new design and series-first Ryzen 7 7735HS platform

XMG has brought its first ever gaming laptops to support the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS to show off as part of its Computex 2023 showcase. The latest (or M23) APEX 15- and 17-inch models also boast 'full power' RTX 4050 or 4060 graphics, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2023 15:00

MSI Alpha 17 features Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 40 Series GPUs. (Image Source: MSI)

Computex 2023 | No more AMD Advantage: MSI Alpha 17 launched with Ryzen 9 7945HX, RTX 4070, and world's first Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7

MSI has announced an all-new Alpha 17 lineup with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Dragon Range APUs and a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 Laptop GPUs. This year's Alpha 17 offerings come with improved QHD 240 Hz displays that co...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 May 2023 15:53

The Acer Swift Edge 16 offers a QHD webcam. (Image Source: Acer)

Computex 2023 | Acer launches Swift Edge 16 featuring AMD Ryzen 7040 APUs, high-res 16:10 120 Hz OLED, Wi-Fi 7, and 1440p webcam

Acer is upgrading its Swift Edge 16 premium business laptop ahead of Computex 2023. The Acer Swift Edge 16 features AMD Ryzen 7040 APUs with up to Radeon 780M graphics and a 16:10 120 Hz WQXGA+ OLED panel among other features. Ace...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 May 2023 13:42