Ryzen (Zen)

Old milk, new bottle. Unfortunately, it happens quite often that old CPUs are refreshed as new models. What AMD allows itself with the Ryzen 5 40 Mendocino chip, however, surpasses almost everything as our test of the HP OmniBook 3 shows. Is the performance sufficient for modern applications? Let's find out.

Familiar housing, new AMD power. The Geekom A9 Max combines the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 with a compact, high-quality housing and extensive connectivity. In the test, the mini PC had to show how well cooling, power consumption, and performance harmonize in everyday use and whether the built-in hardware can actually exploit its potential.

Getting started. The HP 255 G10 promises a lot of everyday usability for little money as an affordable office notebook. In the test, we show why the Athlon Silver 7120U, the dark TN display and the features clearly slow down the budget laptop despite its good maintainability.

Keyboard and AMD mini PC hybrid. The EliteBoard can potentially clean up your cable spaghetti and be a huge space saver in the office — we just wish it were a little bigger with a few more ports.

AMD is stingy with improvements. The IdeaPad Pro 5 14AGP11 is a high-quality subnotebook from Lenovo which, in the tested configuration, comes equipped with an eight-core chip based on Zen 5. Read on to find out how the Ryzen AI 7 450 fares against its predecessor and Intel's competition.

Everyday hero in miniature. The Geekom A5 Pro combines the Ryzen 5 7530U, the Radeon Vega 7, DDR4 RAM and an SSD - compact, suitable for everyday use and attractively priced. But how does the system compare to the competition and how efficiently does the mini PC work in everyday use? In our test, we took a close look at the performance based on numerous measurements.

Zen-ith of gaming. The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a better-binned Ryzen 7 9800X3D — marginally faster, $20 pricier, and still the best gaming CPU on the market. However, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D faces stiff challenge from Intel's Core Ultra 200S Plus chips that hit back hard with vastly superior multi-core performance and good-enough 4K gaming for a lot less dough.

Power Cube for gaming and AI. The Acemagic M1A Pro+ combines powerful high-end hardware with an eye-catching case: Equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128 GB RAM and a powerful Radeon graphics unit, the mini PC offers plenty of performance for gaming and professional workloads. In this test, we show how the system performs in benchmarks, games and under continuous load - and whether it is one of the most powerful mini PCs in its class.

New SoC equals more power? Minisforum is updating the AI X1 Pro and is now giving the compact powerhouse the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, bringing an even more powerful APU to the fore that promises additional reserves, especially for demanding workloads and AI applications. But can the new processor actually meet the high expectations in practice?

Modern equipment at a fair price. The Peladn HO5 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M is a powerful mini PC for around $1,000. In our review, we examine performance, efficiency, volume, and features, including OCuLink. Can the compact Strix Point computer stand up to Minisforum and Geekom?

Top athlete. With the Apex 17 (Clevo V370FNNW-MG), XMG sticks to its formula: maximum performance, no frills. A Ryzen 9 9955HX meets a fully unleashed RTX 5060 — all starting at €1,899. But is raw performance alone enough to compete with other RTX 5060 machines and even some RTX 5070 laptops?

Lightweight, compact and affordable. The Chuwi CoreBook Air with AMD Ryzen 5 6600H offers a balanced mix of mobility, everyday performance, and a matte IPS display that is well suited for longer work sessions. In combination with 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD, the result is a compact overall package that is primarily aimed at budget-oriented users who are looking for a lightweight notebook for office, web, and multimedia.

Great overall package. With the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, the manufacturer combines the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with a compact mini PC case and versatile connectivity. Our test clarifies how well cooling, performance and energy efficiency harmonize in everyday use based on practical measurements and benchmarks.

Efficient mini PC with powerful CPU. The Alliwava GH8 aims to show just how much performance can be packed into a mini PC today. With the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, fast DDR5 RAM, and a PCIe SSD, the compact system comes with hardware that is usually found in much larger computers. But is the performance sufficient for everyday use, and how do the cooling, noise, and efficiency perform in practice? We get to the bottom of these questions in this review.

Ryzen 9 7940HS still top dog in 2026. With the Geekom A7 Max, the manufacturer is sending a powerful mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon 780M into the race. DDR5 RAM, a fast PCIe SSD, and numerous connections sound promising. But can the compact system deliver this performance over the long term - and how does it perform in terms of cooling, noise, and efficiency in everyday use?