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The NucBox M6 Ultra starts at $259.99. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: GMK)

GMK NucBox M6 Ultra goes global as new affordable mini PC with eGPU support

GMKtec introduced the NucBox M6 Ultra in China earlier in August 2025 as a new affordable mini PC with the Ryzen 5 7640HS. The company has now made the system available to the global market with a starting price of $259.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Aug 2025 07:42

Don't spend extra on a newer Ryzen 7 H 255 system as it offers no major benefits over older Ryzen 7 8845HS hardware (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 7 H 255 is a rebadged Ryzen 7 8845HS in first benchmarks

Our first benchmarks are in for recently released the Ryzen 7 H 255. Don't be fooled by the fancy name, however, as this Zen 4 CPU offers very little over the older and now cheaper Ryzen 7 8845HS.

Allen Ngo, 21 Aug 2025 04:41

Multi-core champion: MSI Crosshair A17 HX

Bye-bye CPU limitation: The MSI Crosshair A17 HX rocks thanks to AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX

Although its Zen 4 architecture means the Ryzen 9 8940HX isn’t the latest processor on the market, its performance, especially in multi-core benchmarks, is more than impressive. This turns the CPU into a unique selling point for t...

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2025 04:39

GMK hints that the M6 Ultra will cost around $140 in China. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: GMKtec - edited)

GMK M6 Ultra debuts as affordable mini PC with capable AMD processor and eGPU support

The GMKtec M6 Ultra has made its official debut. While the company hasn't fully detailed the system yet, it has confirmed that it will be an affordable mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and eGPU support.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 13 Aug 2025 17:19

The MACO starts at around $278 in China. Pictured: the mini PC with an eGPU setup. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar launches new affordable mini PC with OCuLink and up to Ryzen 7 Pro

The Aoostar MACO, which was officially introduced earlier in August 2025, has been released in China. This affordable mini PC can be configured with up to Ryzen 7 Pro and features two USB4 ports and one OCuLink port.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Aug 2025 16:53

The Lenovo Legion R7000 has been unveiled in China (image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion R7000 (2025) gaming laptop launched in China with RTX 50 series GPU and Ryzen 7 H 255 CPU

Lenovo has released a new budget gaming laptop in China. The Legion R7000 comes with a 15.3-inch 1440p 165 Hz screen, 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage.

Anil Ganti, 04 Aug 2025 14:31

The GMKtec K12 features dual M.2 2280 and SO-DIMM slots within its tiny housing. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec releases K12 mini-PC globally with OCuLink, USB4 and up to 64 GB of RAM

GMktec has now released the K12 globally after launching the same mini-PC earlier this week in its home market. Available for as little as $409.99 with OCuLink, USB4 and an AMD Zen 4 APU, the GMKtec K12 can also be configured with...

Alex Alderson, 02 Aug 2025 01:54

The GMK K12 is set to start at around $293 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: GMKtec - edited)

GMK K12 debuts as new affordable mini PC with OCuLink and up to 24 TB of storage

The GMKtec K12 has made its official debut as a new affordable mini PC with the Ryzen 7 H 255. This brand-new AMD system has USB4 and OCuLink ports and starts at CNY 2,099 in China, which converts to around $293.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 15:45

The new Lecoo Mini Pro starts at around $377 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo quietly launches new affordable mini PC with capable AMD CPU

The Lenovo Lecoo Mini Pro has been quietly announced in China. It's a new affordable mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745H, and the base configuration of the system costs CNY 2,699, around $377.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Jul 2025 11:19

The NPC Pro+ is powered by the Ryzen 7 8745HS. Pictured: a promo image of the mini PC. (Image source: N-one - edited)

N-one NPC Pro+ launches as Mac mini-styled mini PC with capable AMD CPU

The N-one NPC Pro+ has made its debut as a new mini PC with the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS. This Hawk Point system features a compact chassis, with the bottom sharing a design similar to that of the Apple Mac mini. It currently costs $685...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 21 Jul 2025 14:30

AMD and Intel are reportedly releasing successors to their current-gen Zen 5 (pictured right) and Arrow Lake (pictured left) CPUs in 2026. (Image source: Unsplash, Intel, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD is absolutely hammering Intel in CPU sales as even old AM4 chips outsold latest Arrow Lake CPUs last week

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 10:22

Lenovo Legion 5 15 G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

It does not always have to be a Pro: Lenovo Legion 5 15 offers almost everything gamers want

Lenovo's new Legion 5 15 is an impressive showcase that you do not have to spend a fortune for a good gaming laptop. But what features are missing compared to more expensive models like the Legion Pro 5?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2025 13:33

Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gam...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

The SER9 Pro 255 costs around $460 in China. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Beelink - edited)

Beelink SER9 Pro mini PC gets new, affordable configuration

The Beelink SER9 Pro was launched as a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-powered mini PC, and later, it got a slightly less expensive Ryzen AI 9 365 config. Now, the company has introduced a more affordable Ryzen 7 255H variant.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2025 15:34

Deal | HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB RAM and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 drops to $1,279

Apart from the processor, RAM and dGPU that already offer great value for the discounted price, the laptop also comes with a sub-par 144 Hz 16-inch IPS display that is relatively dim with lower color gamut. Additionally, while the...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Jun 2025 15:26

Important BIOS security updates released for the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs (Image source: AMD)

AMD fixes major Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 vulnerability

AMD motherboard manufacturers have begun distributing new BIOS updates to fix a security flaw affecting a wide range of Ryzen processors. The vulnerability, located in the TPM 2.0 code, could allow hackers with ordinary user privi...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Jun 2025 17:50

The GEM12 Max can be purchased with or without pre-installed RAM and storage. (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar GEM12 Max mini-PC brings 70 W AMD Ryzen APU and OCuLink eGPU expansion for $339

The Aoostar GEM12 Max is a relatively simple-looking mini-PC. However, the GEM12 Max packs an AMD Ryzen APU boosted to 70 W and a standalone OCuLink port for adding an eGPU, all for under $350.

Alex Alderson, 03 Jun 2025 19:23

Minisforum has updated its AI X1 mini-PC with new processor options just three months after its initial launch. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum AI X1 refreshed for under $400 with early launch discount, up to 64 GB RAM and new AMD Ryzen APU options

Minisforum has updated its AI X1 mini-PC with two new AMD Ryzen APU options. Now configurable with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and 64 GB of RAM, the Minisforum AI X1 can also be picked up for less than $400 when applying an early ...

Alex Alderson, 27 May 2025 19:09

New rumours about the PlayStation handheld have emerged online (image source: Grok)

PlayStation handheld: New rumour predicts 2028 launch and 2 nm chip from Samsung

A new rumour brings a fresh twist to Sony's upcoming PlayStation handheld. It won't launch until 2028, and it will be powered by a chip made on Samsung Foundry's SF2P node.

Anil Ganti, 24 May 2025 15:48

Acer's response to the business laptops of Dell, Lenovo and HP: TravelMate P4. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

TravelMate P4: Underdog Acer's response to Lenovo's ThinkPad and the like in the business market

Acer's share of the business laptop market is not so large, at least compared to the "Big Three" of HP, Dell, and Lenovo. Nevertheless, Acer does have some good models on offer here, such as the Acer TravelMate P4 14.

Benjamin Herzig, 22 May 2025 22:21

The Minisforum UM750L Slim comes in a single silver colour option with a contrasting power button. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum UM750L Slim launches for under $400 with early launch discount and unusual AMD Ryzen APU

The Minisforum UM750L Slim is a compact mini-PC powered by a modern but relatively rare AMD Ryzen APU. Available for under $400 in the US, Minisforum has already given the device an early launch discount in the UK.

Alex Alderson, 16 May 2025 22:58

The Kingdel PHX18 adopts an unusual design. (Image source: Kingdel)

Kingdel PHX18: Unusual modular mini-PC released with AMD APUs in a compact package

The Kingdel PHX18 is a new AMD-powered mini-PC that is available with Zen 4 and RDNA 3-backed APUs. Available for under $450, the Kingdel PHX18 features an unusual modular design that keeps most of its ports in a detachable bottom...

Alex Alderson, 01 May 2025 17:39

It seems that Asus plans to soon refresh the ROG Strix 16 with AMD Dragon Range Refresh APUs. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 'Dragon Range Refresh' APU launching soon with Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs in new Asus ROG Strix G16

Asus has lifted the lid on the whereabouts of AMD's Dragon Range Refresh APUs. Based on new findings, the Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 will soon be available with not only the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti but also the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2025 19:44

Dell's post-Latitude generation of laptop PCs is already expanding very quickly to include AMD Zen 4 and Zen 5 options on top of all the existing Intel options (Image source: Dell)

Dell Pro 13 Plus, Pro 14 Plus, and Pro 16 Plus can now be ordered with AMD 200 and 300 series processors

Previously available only with Intel processors, the latest Dell prosumer laptops now have AMD versions for those who want to save a little money at checkout or for those who want HX-level performance.

Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2025 07:47

The UM880 Plus is the latest in a long line of UM880 series mini-PCs. (Image source: Minisforum)

UM880 Plus: Minisforum releases new mini-PC with OCuLink eGPU support with launch discounts

Minisforum has refreshed its UM880 mini-PC series with a new AMD Hawk Point-powered option. Available for as little as $519 thanks to early launch discounts, the Minisforum UM880 Plus combines its powerful AMD Ryzen APU with vario...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2025 16:09

We rank every Radeon 780M laptop reviewed from slowest to fastest according to 3DMark

The fastest option money can buy wasn't what we were expecting. Meanwhile, the slowest options can be almost 50 percent slower than the average system with the same exact GPU.

Allen Ngo, 20 Mar 2025 03:19

A bunch of new HP Victus 15 variants have been announced (image source: HP)

HP Victus 15 refreshed with a mix of current and last-gen CPUs and GPUs

The HP Victus 15 has been refreshed with yet more CPUs from Intel and AMD. They can be combined with a wide range of Nvidia GPUs dating back to the RTX 2050.

Anil Ganti, 18 Mar 2025 17:00

Newegg Nvidia RTX 4060-powered MSI Thin A15 rebate deal

Deal | Nvidia RTX 4060-powered killer budget gamer with Ryzen 9 8945HS and 144 Hz display gets solid discount

The MSI Thin A15 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch 144 Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. After a sizeable 22% discount and a $200 rebate, the mid-range gaming laptop becomes a stellar option for a...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Feb 2025 09:56

Intel and AMD have new CPU releases for both 2024 and 2025. (Image source: Intel/AMD - edited)

New AMD and Intel chips fail to prevent first-time CPU performance stagnation in unforeseen PassMark graph

PassMark has highlighted a graph that shows average CPU performance in 2025 has decreased for both desktops and laptops compared to 2024. Well-regarded chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D and Intel Core i9-7980XE helped push avera...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2025 23:04

The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is the fastest laptop processor on PassMark. (Image source: Intel/PassMark - edited)

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX becomes fastest laptop processor on PassMark

The first sample of the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX on PassMark has managed to overtake the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D chip to head the CPU Mark chart for fastest laptop processor performance. However, despite the Arrow Lake-HX chip’s impr...

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Feb 2025 20:15

Ripe for Strix Halo: The next version of the ThinkPad P14s AMD needs Ryzen AI Max

Lenovo's ThinkPad P14s with AMD CPU is still using Ryzen 8000, but we expect an update to Zen 5 soon. With the next model, Lenovo should use Strix Halo no matter what instead of the normal Strix Point chips, as the compact worksta...

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jan 2025 17:43

Unequal treatment: How Lenovo makes the AMD variant of the ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 worse

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 exists two times: once with AMD Ryzen 8000, and once with Intel Core Ultra. Too bad that the Intel variant is much more interesting, as it features a stronger cooling system, bigger battery and a ded...

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Jan 2025 13:08

AMD Ryzen 5 7400F launched in China at ~$116 (Image source: AMD - edited)

AMD Ryzen 5 7400F silently launches as affordable Zen 4 CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is now official in China. It's a 6-core Zen 4 CPU with 12 threads, and in the Chinese market, it costs CNY 849, which is around $116. With this price tag, it stands as a solid pick for budget builds.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Jan 2025 07:45

The HP EliteBook 845 G11 (Image source: Andreas Osthoff, Notebookcheck)

HP's EliteBook 845 is one of the best business laptops, but the cooling performance is still a weak point

The HP EliteBook 845 G11 is still a very good business laptop with AMD processors including the fast HS-series chips. However, the cooling performance struggles a bit with the fast CPU options, so we would recommend a U-series chi...

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jan 2025 00:39

AMD has introduced three new Ryzen Z-branded chips at CES 2025 (image source: AMD)

CES 2025 | Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go: AMD's handheld gaming console chips unveiled at CES 2025

AMD has shown off its low-power chips for handheld gaming consoles at CES 2025. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go offer gamers and OEMs to pick between raw performance and battery life by offering three tiers of hardw...

Anil Ganti, 06 Jan 2025 20:45

Acer Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming PC launch

CES 2025 | Acer Nitro Blaze gaming handhelds take on the Steam Deck with powerful AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS but questionable battery capacity

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jan 2025 20:45