Zen 5

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.

A new leak sheds light on AMD's CES 2025 lineup. It consists a mix of everything ranging between desktop CPUs, laptop CPUs, graphics cards, workstation-grade hardware, and handheld chips.

The Minisforum EliteMini AI370 is now available to pre-order. Only one configuration of the Strix Point mini PC is available, and it costs $1,099. The company also has a special launch promo in place, which will end on November 20.

GMK has stated that its upcoming Strix Point-based EVO X1 mini PC will feature a 70 W TDP for its Ryzen AI HX 370 APU. Further, the company also claims the Radeon 890M iGPU will be able to match the performance of a discrete RTX 2060.

A new leak has shed light on everything about the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It keeps its predecessor's core count, L3 cache and TDP, but comes with marginally higher boost clocks.

The newly launched MSI Stealth A16 AI+ with the AMD Strix Point APUs is already on sale at Best Buy at a considerable 15% discount. The laptop packs a Ryzen AI 9 365 Zen 5 APU, 32 GB of non-expandable memory, 1 TB of storage, and an RTX 4070 laptop GPU.

AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop CPU has just shown up on Geekbench. It scores 3,295 and 18,650 in Geekbench 6.2's single and multi-core tests with a boost clock of up to 5.3 GHz.

AMD's promotional material says the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is just 8% faster than the Ryzen 7 7800X3D in gaming. In multi-threaded workloads, it offers up to a 15% boost.

A leaker has shared fresh information about one of the APUs that is set to power various high-end gaming handhelds released next year. Reportedly, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme will feature a more powerful iGPU than was previously expected.

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.

AMD has officially confirmed the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be available to purchase in early November. Its non-X3D counterparts also get a limited-time discount of up to $50.

Specs-wise, the AMD Ryzen 9 9800X3D will remain largely identical to its predecessor, with the same amount of 3D V-cache and TDP. However, it is tipped to get a significant base block speed boost.

The GMKtec EVO-X1 has been officially teased as the company's first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 mini PC, the same APU found inside the Minisforum EliteMini AI370. However, GMKTec's offering comes with an OCuLink port, which is a notable advantage over Minisforum's option.

A new leak says AMD plans to unveil its first Zen 5 X3D CPU soon. This time, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D will be the first to show up and come with a hefty price tag.

MINISFORUM has confirmed launch pricing for its first AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered mini-PC. Unfortunately, it turns out that the EliteMini AI370 will cost an awful lot more than earlier EliteMini systems with AMD Ryzen APUs.

AMD's upcoming gaming-focused Ryzen 9000X3D lineup of CPUs is widely expected to hit shelves sometime next month. If the recent performance leaks in both synthetic and gaming tests are anything to go by, we can expect very decent improvements from AMD's upcoming gaming monstrosities.

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 7 9800X3D seemingly brings a considerable all-core boost clock gain over the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. This gain also alludes to a big increase in single-core boost frequency.

The new Asus TUF Gaming A14 (FA401) powered by the excellent Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, an RTX 4060 GPU, and a QHD+ display has now received what appears to be the laptop's maiden discount at Walmart. With the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the RTX 4060, the Asus TUF Gaming A14 should be a snappy mid-range gamer.

First teased last month, the Minisforum EliteMini AI370 has now been officially announced. It's the first gaming mini PC from the company with a Strix Point APU, and Minisforum claims it can easily deliver 60+ FPS in AAA games.

GPD has finally released its long-awaited dual-display convertible laptop. Available from $1,270, the GPD Duo can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 2 TB SSD and AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.