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Deal | The slim Razer Blade 14 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 drops to all-time low Amazon sale price

Amazon and Best Buy boast a 14-inch OLED laptop deal that’s drawing attention. The compact Razer Blade 14 relies on a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and DLSS 4-compatible RTX 5070 GPU. While the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may have the perfor...

Adam Corsetti, 03 Nov 2025 02:44

Morefine offers the H1 mini-PC in a sole 128 GB LPDDR5X RAM variant. (Image source: Morefine)

Morefine H1: New GMKtec EVO-X2 rival released with AMD Strix Halo and 128 GB RAM

Morefine has expanded the availability of its GMKtec EVO-X2 rival. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the compact mini-PC has jumped in price since its debut, too.

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2025 00:44

Elegant black and gold case with magnetic top cover. (Image Source: Sapphire)

Sapphire enters mini PC market with Edge AI models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 APUs

The first mini PCs produced by Sapphire integrate up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with dedicated 50 TOPS NPU and support up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM along with dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Port selection features among others 2x USB4 conne...

Bogdan Solca, 31 Oct 2025 14:11

The Ryzen AI 7 350 is both 10 percent faster and 10 percent more demanding than the Ryzen 7 8845HS in last year's Omen 17 (Image source: HP)

HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 is only slightly faster than last year's Zen 4 options

The year-over-year benefits between the 2024 and 2025 Omen 17 models are relatively minor when it comes to processor performance despite the jump from Zen 4 to Zen 5.

Allen Ngo, 30 Oct 2025 06:17

The large ~65 mm fans and long heat pipes contribute to the relatively low noise and temperatures of the Omen 17 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2025 05:18

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2025 23:30

Current AMD X3D processors, like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, rely on one 64 MB 3D V-Cache block. (Image source: Notebookcheck, Moore's Law Is Dead on YouTube, edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 release date: 16-core dual-3D V-Cache CPU is reportedly coming soon

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some interesting information concerning the release date of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual-3D V-Cache CPU. Per the leaker, the CPU isn't expected to hit store shelves until Q1 2026.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Oct 2025 12:00

Core Ultra 9 285K with 200S Boost vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows Intel is still distant second in gaming

Hardware Unboxed has tested and compared the performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even after the performance enhancing updates and with the 200S Boost overclocking, the Core Ultra 9 285K is stil...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Oct 2025 12:46

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X (image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen experience does not improve the gaming performance

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the first device with Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen mode. Using Windows on the handheld is now easier, but there is no performance advantage and SteamOS still has a clear advantage.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Oct 2025 21:03

3D V-Cache helps AMD retain the desktop gaming crown. (Image Source: AMD)

Leaker posts alleged specs for upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192 MB L3 cache along with Ryzen 7 9850X3D specs

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 naming scheme seems a bit of a stretch, but the upgrade to 192 MB L3 cache could help AMD maintain superiority over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh models. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only comes...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Oct 2025 14:57

Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds launch banner (Image source: screenshot, Xbox Gaming YouTube)

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more com...

Adam Corsetti, 20 Oct 2025 01:17

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: Currently the most comfortable gaming handheld on the market

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Oct 2025 18:24

The AMD model comes with a 15.6-inch screen, whereas the Intel model is slightly smaller with a 13.3-inch display. (Image Source: Getac)

Getac readies rugged laptops powered by AMD Krackan Point and Intel Lunar Lake CPUs

While the AMD-based S510AD model comes with a 15.6-inch display, the Intel-based B360 Plus laptop features a smaller 13.3-inch panel that is brighter. Getac offers varied processor options, especially for the Intel model. Default ...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Oct 2025 14:54

The Asus ROG NUC can now be picked up in AMD and Intel flavours. (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG NUC 2025: Mini-PC now even more powerful with new AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D release

Asus has updated its ROG NUC 2025 mini-PC again after a spate of refreshes throughout the spring and summer. Moving away from Intel this time, Asus had opted for an AMD APU that outperforms its Intel counterparts.

Alex Alderson, 16 Oct 2025 19:09

ROG Xbox Ally X and Switch 2 performance compared in Star Wars Outlaws (Image source: Asus, Nintendo of America, Ubisoft with edits)

Cheaper Switch 2 rivals performance of ROG Xbox Ally X, with DLSS showing advantages over FSR

Switch 2 specs seem inferior to the ROG Xbox Ally X, anchored by its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. Even so, real-world performance might make gamers regret purchasing the Windows 11 handheld. Benefiting from DLSS, many Switch 2 games ...

Adam Corsetti, 16 Oct 2025 18:01

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 20:01

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Why you should sometimes choose older AMD CPUs: Besides Copilot+, Krackan Point offers little

HP sells its EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with both the AMD Ryzen 200 and the AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs. Which one should you choose? For many users, the older Zen 4 CPUs arguably make more sense, considering they are cheaper.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Oct 2025 15:13

GMK NucBox K12 is more difficult to service than most other mini PCs (Image source: GMK)

GMK NucBox K12 design has a small but annoying flaw

The thumb screws on the bottom of the unit are a good idea on paper, but their poor implementation makes them difficult to remove even with tools.

Allen Ngo, 29 Sep 2025 01:06

The base EVO-X2 is currently available at $1,394.99 with the code. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Base GMK EVO-X2 mini PC with top-end AMD Strix Halo APU falls below $1,400

GMKtec has won the American Good Design 2025 Platinum Award for its Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered EVO-X2. To celebrate, the company has discounted the Strix Halo mini PC, making the base configuration drop below $1,400 with a special ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Sep 2025 15:06

The MS-S1 Max is now available to pre-order at $2,299. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Performance-focused Minisforum MS-S1 Max with USB4 v2 and dGPU support goes global

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max launched as a new Stirx Halo mini PC that comes with two USB4 v2 ports. This powerful system with 128 GB of RAM is now available to pre-order on the global store at $2,299.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 26 Sep 2025 12:36

It may be larger, but the Framework Desktop may be the better deal than the GMK EVO-X2 or BOSGAME M5 due to its quieter, cooler, and more efficient operation (Image source: Framework)

Framework Desktop runs more efficiently than the GMK EVO-X2 with the exact same Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor

The Framework system consumes about 40 W less power than the competing GMK mini PC while offering essentially the same CPU and GPU performance.

Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2025 19:15

Razer Blade 14 is now priced much more competitively against its closest rival the Asus Zephyrus G14 (Image source: Razer)

Deal | Razer Blade 14 is now cheaper than the Asus Zephyrus G14 in latest sale

Starting today, the new prices represent a sizable 25 percent off the original launch prices of all three Blade 14 configurations.

Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2025 16:00

AMD has launched four new Ryzen Pro desktop CPUs for enterprise users (image source: AMD)

AMD announces four new Ryzen Pro desktop CPUs

AMD has shown off four new enterprise-grade Ryzen Pro CPUs for desktops. Three of them belong to the Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores, while the fourth is a Ryzen 7000 series model with Zen 4 cores.

Anil Ganti, 18 Sep 2025 01:47

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F have been officially unveiled (image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and Ryzen 5 9500F Zen 5 CPUs now official

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

Anil Ganti, 16 Sep 2025 23:37

Minisforum will sell the MS-S1 Max in a single colour option with an aluminium housing. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum reveals MS-S1 Max sporting up to 128 GB RAM with global launch date also confirmed

Minisforum has confirmed that the MS-S1 Max mini-PC will be launching later this week. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB of RAM, the Minisforum MS-S1 Max also features a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a pair of USB V2...

Alex Alderson, 16 Sep 2025 16:37

The Win 5 will be available to pre-order in China with a starting price of around $1,221. Pictured: the gaming handheld. (Image source: GPD)

GPD reveals Strix Halo-powered Win 5 gaming handheld's pricing ahead of imminent launch

The GPD Win 5 is among the first gaming handhelds powered by the AMD Strix Halo processors, and the company has just announced the Chinese prices of the device. This new gaming handheld will start at CNY 8,699, around $1,221.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 Sep 2025 14:58

4K and up to 1,600 nits. | Asus ProArt P16 Preview - Now with RTX 5090 Laptop and Lumina Pro OLED

The Asus ProArt P16 finally gets high-end GPU options all the way up to the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop as well as a new 4K tandem OLED option with 120 Hz, which improves the brightness significantly. We already had the chance to take...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Sep 2025 10:05

The non-touch comes with >95 percent sRGB coverage while the touchscreen option has much narrower colors (Image source: HP)

EliteBook 8 G1a 16: The touchscreen configuration is a no-go if you care about color accuracy

Users who don't read the fine print between the EliteBook 8 G1a 16 touch and non-touch configurations may be surprised to find that the colors on one option will be noticeably worse than the other.

Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2025 09:23

EliteBook 8 G1a 16 performs about the same as the older EliteBook 865 G10 model when it comes to raw processor performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 is a significant upgrade over the EliteBook 865 G10 except in one key aspect

Most of the physical changes to the EliteBook G1a 16 are improvements over the previous generation model in terms of thickness and usability. Internally, however, the Zen 5 CPU performs about the same as the older Zen 4 option.

Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2025 09:21

XMG NEO 16 E25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Sep 2025 14:24

The TA95X3D MoDT motherboard starts at around $532 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the board. (Image source: Aoostar)

Aoostar launches new MoDT motherboard with up to Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and PCIe 5.0 GPU support

The Aoostar TA95X3D MoDT series has officially launched in China. This Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) motherboard can be configured with up to the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, has PCIe 5.0 GPU support, and features dual Gen 5 SSD slots.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Sep 2025 08:04

The Strix Halo-powered AIdeaStation R1 mini PC boasts 128 GB of memory and a 40-CU iGPU. (Image source: ITHome)

Powerful gaming mini PC arrives with 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU and 128 GB RAM

The Seaviv AIdeaStation R1 is one of the latest mini PCs to arrive with the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, featuring 16 cores and the discrete-class Radeon 8060S iGPU. Clearly, AMD's Strix Halo APUs are becoming the...

Sambit Saha, 06 Sep 2025 18:39

The MS-S1 Max has two 80 Gbps USB 4 v2 ports. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum debuts MS-S1 Max with AMD Strix Halo APU, 80 Gbps USB4, and dGPU support

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max has been showcased at IFA 2025. It's a new AMD Strix Halo mini PC that features the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which packs the Radeon 8060S iGPU. The system also has two 80 Gbps USB4 v2 ports and dual 10G LAN.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Sep 2025 19:13

The GPD Win 5 and its awkwardly-positioned power button. (Image source: GPD)

GPD confirms Win 5 global release plans with 128 GB RAM variant in doubt

GPD has clarified that its new Win 5 gaming handheld will be available in three variants at launch, including with the lower-powered AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 APU. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to order the GPD Win 5 with a Ryz...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2025 15:35

Aokzoe's first mini-PC will be the company's most powerful device yet. (Image source: Aokzoe - edited)

Aokzoe AI Mini PC launching globally with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM

Aokzoe has hinted at imminent global availability for its AMD Strix Halo-based mini-PC. Now considered the 'next generation of Aokzoe', the so-called Aokzoe AI Mini PC will rival the likes of the GMKtec EVO-X2 with up to 128 GB of...

Alex Alderson, 04 Sep 2025 14:36

Acer Swift Air 16 comes with AMD Krackan Point options. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Swift Air 16 launched with AMD Krackan Point APUs up to Ryzen AI 7 350 with Radeon 860M graphics and optional 2.8K OLED display

At IFA 2025, Acer has introduced the Swift Air 16 powered by AMD Krackan Point APUs with integrated Radeon graphics. The Swift Air 16 Copilot+ PC has a lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy construction and comes with a 2.8K AMOLED...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Sep 2025 12:09

The external battery extension cable for Win 5 appears to be in an early stage now. Pictured: the accessory connected to the gaming handheld. (Image source: GPD)

GPD explores battery extension cable to address Win 5 design concerns

The Win 5 is expected to be the first AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld that will be available to purchase soon. GPD has already showcased the device's external battery design and has now demoed a battery extension cable.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Sep 2025 09:27

The Razer Blade 14 offers significantly faster graphics performance than the Dell 14 Premium for the same $2000 asking price (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dell 14 Premium costs as much as the lighter and more powerful Razer Blade 14

The Blade 14 offers significantly faster graphics performance at nearly the same weight and size all for the same $2000 price point. You'll have to really value the slightly larger display of the Dell to choose it over the Razer.

Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2025 19:30

The FA65G features custom CPU and GPU coolers and a rare MXM GPU setup. (Image Source: 小明白 on Youtube)

2.5 liter FA65G mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and rare RTX 4080/5000 Ada MXM dGPUs demoed by FEVM

Thanks to some ingenious custom coolers and motherboard design, FEVM manages to squeeze a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 9800X3D along with an RTX 4080 LP or RTX 5000 LP Ada GPUs in MXM form-factor into a 2.5 liter chassis inspired by Appl...

Bogdan Solca, 29 Aug 2025 17:19

Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 Gen10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Fast AMD processor, up to 128 GB RAM and Linux - The InfinityBook Pro 14 leaves a good impression in our review

While many ultrabooks use soldered RAM and only offer a limited number of ports, the InfinityBook Pro 14 from Tuxedo is the complete opposite. It is easy to upgrade the memory, you can install two full-size SSDs and there are plen...

Andreas Osthoff, 29 Aug 2025 15:18

The EVO 15 ultrabooks get updated with Intel Arrow Lake-H and AMD Strix Point APUs. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG updates the EVO 15 ultrabook lineup with AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra 200H processors

XMG is offering a broader range of processor options for the 2025 EVO 15 lineup. These include four AMD CPUs from the Krackan and Strix Point series and a single Intel Arrow Lake-H option with a few notable platform differences. O...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Aug 2025 15:00

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Deal | The slim Razer Blade 14 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 drops to all-time low Amazon sale price

Morefine H1: New GMKtec EVO-X2 rival released with AMD Strix Halo and 128 GB RAM

Sapphire enters mini PC market with Edge AI models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 APUs

HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 is only slightly faster than last year's Zen 4 options

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Leaker posts alleged specs for upcoming Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 with 192 MB L3 cache along with Ryzen 7 9850X3D specs

Xbox President says Asus set ROG Xbox Ally price, but confusion over gaming handheld persists

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Powerful gaming mini PC arrives with 16-core Ryzen AI Max+ 395 'Strix Halo' APU and 128 GB RAM

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GPD confirms Win 5 global release plans with 128 GB RAM variant in doubt

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XMG updates the EVO 15 ultrabook lineup with AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra 200H processors

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