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A new AMD Strix Halo laptop has surfaced online (image source: Emdoor)

Emdoor shows off AMD Strix Halo laptop with hefty chassis

Emdoor, a Chinese ODM, has shown off its Strix Halo laptop. It comes with a 16-inch LCD screen, two NVMe SSD slots and up to 128 GB of RAM while tipping the scales at 2.4 kg (5.29 pounds).
Anil Ganti, 31 Jul 2025 12:22
The LCFC-H02 starts at around $2,508 in China. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Lenovo LCFC - edited)

Lenovo subsidiary LCFC quietly launches new AMD Strix Halo mini PC

LCFC, a subsidiary of Lenovo Group, has quietly launched a new AMD Strix Halo mini PC, the H02. The top-end configuration packs the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and the base model costs CNY 17,999, which is around $2,508.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Jul 2025 09:20
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 convertible review: AMD offers key advantage over Intel

79% Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 convertible review: AMD offers key advantage over Intel

AMD Zen 5 and Intel Lunar Lake options. The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 replaces the older Inspiron 14 2-in-1 series with both a fresh new name and the latest processors from AMD and Intel. You might want to choose carefully between the Intel and AMD configurations, however.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Jul 2025 21:53
Corsair has shown off a new mini-PC powered by AMD's Strix Halo CPUs (image source: Corsair)

Corsair AI Workstation 300 mini-PC announced with AMD Strix Halo and liquid cooling

Corsair has shown off a new mini-PC powered by AMD's Ryzen AI Max Strix Halo CPUs. It lets users pick between two CPUs and comes with a liquid cooler for the CPU and GPU.
Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2025 20:17
Ayaneo has shown off its Strix Halo powered handheld gaming console (image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo Next 2 handheld gaming console shown off with AMD's most powerful laptop chip

The Ayaneo Next 2 is confirmed to launch with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo CPU. At the time of writing, it does not have a release date and it is expected to surface by the end of this year.
Anil Ganti, 29 Jul 2025 13:09
Only the configuration with the Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 is available. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: HP)

Z2 Mini G1a: HP's AMD Strix Halo mini PC becomes available to purchase

Introduced at CES 2025, the HP Z2 Mini G1a is now available to purchase in the US. The official store, however, has only the AMD Ryzen AI Max Pro 380 configuration available, but the other Strix Halo CPU options are up for pre-ord...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Jul 2025 12:38
Minisforum MS-A2 mit AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX in review. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Minisforum MS-A2 with Ryzen 9 9955HX: Mini PC has both strengths and weaknesses

Minisforum recently launched the MS-A2, a powerful mini PC. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, together with a fast NVMe SSD and expandable RAM, delivers high performance, making it ideal for productive tasks and demanding multimedia applica...
Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2025 10:58
The GPD Win 5 will support an 80 Wh battery like the Asus ROG Ally X, but via an external battery pack. (Image source: QQ via @9550pro)

GPD Win 5 release window and tech specs revealed with $1,500 launch price rumoured

The GPD Win 5 is the first gaming handheld equipped with AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Not only have tech specs now been revealed, but so has a release window and possible launch pricing.
Alex Alderson, 25 Jul 2025 22:57
The GPD Win 5 running Black Myth: Wukong at over 170 FPS. (Image source: GPD)

GPD Win 5: First AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld revealed in official announcement

GPD has become the first company to tease a gaming handheld powered by AMD's Strix Halo architecture. Officially debuting in a few weeks, the GPD Win 5 will replace the long-running GPD Win 4 with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and ...
Alex Alderson, 24 Jul 2025 13:37
Sixunited's new mini-ITX motherboard comes with AMD Strix Halo processors (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited STHT1 mini-ITX motherboard unveiled with AMD Strix Halo processors

Sixunited has unveiled a new motherboard (STHT1) with AMD Strix Halo chips. It comes with soldered LPDDR5X RAM (up to 128 GB) and a wide selection of I/O.
Anil Ganti, 22 Jul 2025 07:39
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
Minisforum MS-A2

65% Minisforum MS-A2 review: Compact AMD mini PC with workstation ambitions and GPU upgrade option

Desktop-level performance in a compact form factor The Minisforum MS-A2 is a small-form-factor mini PC equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX, delivering strong performance for demanding workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. It supports multiple SSDs and includes a full PCIe x16 slot for adding dedicated graphics cards, making it suitable for users who need a compact yet upgradeable workstation.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | AMD Radeon 610M | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 20 Jul 2025 17:31
A new AMD Strix Halo laptop has been spotted online (image source: Sixunited)

Sixunited shows off XN77-160M-CS laptop with AMD Strix Halo chips and OLED panel

A new AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop has shown up online. It comes from Sixunited, a Chinese company that supplies devices to other OEMs.
Anil Ganti, 19 Jul 2025 16:58
Artistic render of AMD Threadripper Pro CPU. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9000WX hefty pricing and release date announced

AMD has announced pricing and release date for the Threadripper Pro 9000WX processors. They start at $1,649 and go up to $11,699 for the top-of-the-line SKU.
Vineet Washington, 17 Jul 2025 19:01
The Minisforum AI X1 Pro, pictured, may soon be superseded by an AMD Strix Halo-powered option. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

New Minisforum AMD Strix Halo mini-PC leaks with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM

Early signs that Minisforum is preparing an AMD Strix Halo-based mini-PC have emerged online. Seemingly set to launch with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB of RAM, the mini-PC should fall under the Minisforum AI X1 series, too...
Alex Alderson, 17 Jul 2025 17:17
The AMD Ryzen AI 5 330 is now official (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: Entry-level Krackan Point APU announced with Radeon 820M iGPU

AMD has slyly announced a new chip for entry-level laptops. The Ryzen AI 5 330 comes with a 4-core CPU and a Radeon 820M iGPU with 2 CUs.
Anil Ganti, 16 Jul 2025 16:24
The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered MSI Claw 8 variant has been spotted on Geekbench (image source: MSI)

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme shows up on Geekbench alongside new MSI Claw handheld

The AMD Ryzen Z2 has been benchmarked on Geekbench. While the listing gives us a decent idea about its GPU performance gains, the same can’t be said about the CPU.
Anil Ganti, 15 Jul 2025 21:14
Geekom A9 Max. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Geekom renews its mini PC offensive: A9 Max with Ryzen AI 9 launching soon

Geekom is launching a new mini PC, the A9 Max, that utilizes the latest AMD technology. At its core is the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, which not only offers a modern APU with high computing power but also features an integrated NP...
Sebastian Bade, 15 Jul 2025 16:53
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX managed to outperform its predecessor by over 26% in Geekbench 6 multi-core. (Image source: AMD, Geekbench, edited)

Multi-core madness: 96-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX hits Geekbench 6 with impressive result

AMD's highest-end workstation CPU, the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX "Shimada Peak" processor has now made its Geekbench debut, boasting an extremely respectable performance jump that appears to exceed AMD's official claim...
Sambit Saha, 09 Jul 2025 17:38
The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

32 GB of memory is suddenly not enough: Why you should not choose less than 64 GB for AMD Strix Halo

Just a few years ago, 32 GB was a luxury, but no more. With memory-hungry AI applications, 32 GB is slowly but surely becoming the new acceptable minimum. And for AMD's Strix Halo platform, 32 GB may not even be the acceptable min...
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Jul 2025 11:45
The 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU, box pictured, is now available at just $434 for Amazon Prime members. (Image source: Amazon, edited)

Deal | Amazon Prime Day Sale: Excellent 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 9950X CPU scores massive discount

The Ryzen 9 9950X is a very capable CPU packing 16 full-sized Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. The CPU has been reviewed positively for both gaming and productivity workloads, and is currently available at a lucrative record-low price ...
Sambit Saha, 07 Jul 2025 18:29
The ER936-AI and ER937-AI will reside in the $1,000 to $1,200 range. Pictured: the two mini PCs at Computex 2025. (Image source: Team Pandory)

Minix shares more details of its new AMD Strix Point mini PCs

The Minix ER937-AI and ER936-AI were officially showcased at Computex 2025. While the company didn't share pricing details of the two new Strix Point mini PCs at the event, it has now shared the prices and other info about the sys...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Jul 2025 13:19
First serious 14-inch workstation laptop thanks to Strix Halo: HP ZBook Ultra G1a review

85% First serious 14-inch workstation laptop thanks to Strix Halo: HP ZBook Ultra G1a review

Strix Halo Part 2. HP's ZBook Ultra G1a 14 is among the most expensive current 14-inch laptops in the Windows market, but also one of the most interesting ones. With Strix Halo, it takes on the workstation market with a unique concept. In this review, we are taking a look at the WUXGA and Ryzen AI Max Pro 390 version.
AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 | AMD Radeon 8050S | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jul 2025 20:23
The Nex395 will feature up to 128 GB of RAM. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Aoostar - edited)

Aoostar teases new gaming mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395

The Aoostar Nex395 has been officially teased by the company. It's set to launch as a new gaming mini PC with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a top-end APU from the Strix Halo lineup with a very capable Radeon 8060S iGPU.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jul 2025 17:28
AMD's new 9000 series of Ryzen Threadripper chips ranges from a 12-core part to a 96-core monster. (PRO SKU box pictured. Image source: AMD)

64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X becomes fastest desktop CPU on PassMark

One of AMD’s new Shimada Peak Threadrippers has appeared on the PassMark benchmark, where it performed more than admirably in CPU Mark. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X desktop CPU utilized its 64 cores to churn out a multithread ...
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jul 2025 02:02
The Abee AI Station appears to be taller than many competing AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs. (Image source: Abee via @9550pro)

With liquid cooling: New AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 mini-PC debuts with innovative design and internal PSU

AMD's Strix Halo architecture is gradually making its way to more devices. This time, a company called Abee has showcased an example running the Ryzen AI+ Max 395 with an internal PSU, liquid cooling and 10 Gigabit LAN.
Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:39
A new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chip has shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: New Krackan Point CPU makes Geekbench debut with intriguing CPU core layout

A new AMD Krackan Point chip called the Ryzen AI 5 330 has been spotted on Geekbench. Like other Ryzen AI 300 parts, it has a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, albeit in a slightly different configuration.
Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 08:36
Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Is 8 GB VRAM enough for the Blade 14? For 1080p gaming, yes

The big topic with Nvidia's new mainstream mobile GPUs is the amount of VRAM and many users complain about 8 GB. This is also the case for the Razer Blade 14, but is it really that big of a deal? And then there is also the topic o...
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2025 15:36
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and ...
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42
Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Razer's Blade 14 does not rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for the performance crown, but is also much more affordable

Razer's Blade 14 2024 was one of the fastest 14-inch gamers and the new 2025 model is an improvement, but the performance crown is left unchallenged for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, which can be equipped with the RTX 5080 Laptop.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2025 09:56
The GPD prototype pictured resembles a new Win gaming handheld like the Win 4 2025 pictured here. (Image source: GPD)

Possible GPD Win 5 spotted running AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU

What looks like a new GPD Win gaming handheld has surfaced in an early leak. Sporting a different design to the existing GPD Win 4, the possible Win 5 relies upon AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU to great effect.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2025 02:58
The mini PC, pictured offers the Radeon 880M iGPU at an affordable price (Image Source: Shopee)

Topton announces first AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 mini PC priced at $360 and up

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 features 3x Zen 5 cores and 5x Zen 5c cores for a total of 16 threads plus the powerful Radeon 880M iGPU. Topton is offering it in a basic mini PC configuration that costs only ~$360, which is more than $200...
Bogdan Solca, 27 Jun 2025 16:47
Ryzen 9 CPU makes this Lenovo ThinkPad stand out: Compact mobile workstation offers the most CPU performance of any 14-inch ThinkPad laptop, pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Ryzen 9 CPU makes this Lenovo ThinkPad stand out: Compact mobile workstation offers the most CPU performance of any 14-inch ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo has many, many laptops with AMD Ryzen AI CPUs. But there is only a single 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad with the twelve core variant of Strix Point: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD offers the most CPU performance out of any 14...
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jun 2025 17:38
(Image Source: XMG)

XMG's EVO 14 ultrabooks refreshed with AMD Ryzen AI 300 APUs

Processor options include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AI 9 365 and AI 7 350, which can be complemented with up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Another upgrade is the brighter 2,880 x 1,800 LTPS IP...
Bogdan Solca, 25 Jun 2025 15:00
Slimmer and with OLED, but only the RTX 5070 Laptop - Razer Blade 14 2025 Review

87% Slimmer and with OLED, but only the RTX 5070 Laptop - Razer Blade 14 2025 Review

More multimedia than gamer? Razer's new Blade 14 is a high-quality and fast 14-inch all-rounder, which is now more compact and equipped with a 120 Hz OLED screen. The price is lower than before, but the limitation to the GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU with 8 GB VRAM is a drawback.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2025 00:38
The new Colorful Smart 900 AI gaming mini PC boasts AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo APU. (Image source: TechPowerUp)

Colorful Smart 900: Sleek gaming mini PC arrives with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU

The Colorful Smart 900 AI is a brand new gaming mini PC that doubles as an excellent local LLM station, courtesy of its powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU with a massive 128 GB of shared memory. With performance that matc...
Sambit Saha, 24 Jun 2025 04:25
Most powerful AMD 14-inch ThinkPad with Ryzen AI 9 HX: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD laptop review

82% Most powerful AMD 14-inch ThinkPad with Ryzen AI 9 HX: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD laptop review

Strix Point upgrade. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is the first ThinkPad laptop with a Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro CPU. Strix Point is an excellent performance upgrade over earlier AMD CPUs, making this small mobile workstation one of the most powerful 14-inch ThinkPad laptops ever. Update: Further battery life tests added.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2025 12:43
Peladn has officially revealed the Y01 gaming mini PC powered by AMD's highest-end Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU. (Image source: Peladn)

Peladn Y01: Gaming mini PC revealed with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, 128 GB memory, and a premium price

The beastly Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU-powered Peladn Y01 mini PC has been fully revealed, boasting discrete-level graphics performance and a massive 128 GB of shared memory. Featuring a 2.4-liter enclosure, the Y01 mini P...
Sambit Saha, 21 Jun 2025 18:40
The Ryzen 5 9500X3D has surfaced on AMD's website. Pictured - a Ryzen 5 series retail box (image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 9600X3D spotted online alongside Ryzen 5 9600 and new Ryzen Pro CPUs

Some new AMD Ryzen CPUs have been spotted online. They include the Ryzen 5 9600, Ryzen 5 9500X3D and Ryzen 9 Pro 9945.
Anil Ganti, 20 Jun 2025 11:19
CPU scams - AMD Ryzen 9800X3D Counterfeits (Image source: Gamers Nexus on YouTube)

Counterfeit AMD 9800 X3D CPU scam highlights growing threat of fake processors on retail sites

A fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800 X3D sent in by a viewer to Gamers Nexus has turned out to be a complete forgery — not just a rebadged CPU, but an empty shell with no silicon die, no IO die, and no functional components.
Sebastian Jankowski, 20 Jun 2025 06:23
An upcoming AMD APU has been spotted online. Pictured - a Ryzen AI 300 series chip (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen Gorgon Point APU spotted on FurMark

One of AMD's upcoming Gorgon Point SKU has shown up on FurMark. Its PCI-ID suggests it belongs to the Ryzen 800M family, but its performance falls short, which is expected from an engineering sample.
Anil Ganti, 19 Jun 2025 21:31
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16: Powerful, but still slower than its smaller G14 sibling

We've now reviewed both the ROG Zephyrus G16 and the smaller G14 with the new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Despite a slightly higher TGP, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H lags behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in gaming performance.
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Jun 2025 12:52
The Nano Pro Gen 14 starts at €840. Pictured: the mini PC next to a monitor, keyboard, teacup, pen. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo Nano Pro Gen 14 launches as new AMD Krackan Point mini PC

The Tuxedo Nano Pro has been updated with AMD Krackan Point APUs. This new mini PC can be equipped with up to the Ryzen AI 7 350, and there's an option to install the system with Linux. The starting price is €840, around $974.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Jun 2025 17:26
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
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is unrivaled since the Razer Blade 14 is limited to the RTX 5070 Laptop

If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options...
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2025 11:13
AMD has added two new models to the Ryzen Z2 series (image source: AMD)

AMD expands handheld gaming chip portfolio with two new additions

AMD has unveiled two new SoCs for portable consoles. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme adds an NPU to the company's top-spec offering, while the Ryzen Z2A sacrifices raw compute power for potential battery life gains.
Anil Ganti, 08 Jun 2025 22:33
The Colorful Smatr 900 is a yet another Strix Halo mini PC. Pictured: the compact PC. (Image source: PC Watch)

Colorful intros AMD Strix Halo mini PC with top-end Radeon 8060S iGPU

The previously showcased Colorful Smatr 900 has made its official debut in China. It's a new Strix Halo mini PC that features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which is paired with 96 GB of RAM.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 04 Jun 2025 17:54
Minix has yet to share the availability and pricing details of the new mini PCs. Pictured: the two mini PC models. (Image source: Team Pandory)

Minix showcases two new mini PCs powered by AMD Strix Point APUs

At Computex 2025, Minix has showcased two brand-new mini PCs: the ER936-AI and the ER937-AI. Both are powered by the AMD Strix Point APUs, with the latter featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with the Radeon 890M.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Jun 2025 14:10
AMD brings the fire with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D: MSI Raider A18 HX A9W laptop review

85% AMD brings the fire with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D: MSI Raider A18 HX A9W laptop review

Fire Range Gaming Giant. Performance or mobility? In the case of the MSI Raider A18 HX, it is clearly performance! With the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, this giant 18-inch laptop is a performance and gaming monster - you better not hope to have to use it on the go.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jun 2025 11:27
XMG Neo 16 A25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel is beaten - AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 3D V-Cache is the best choice for gaming

If you want the fastest gaming laptop, there is no way around the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. Thanks to the additional 3D V-cache, Intel's current HX-series CPUs are clearly beaten in some games.
Andreas Osthoff, 30 May 2025 22:40

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