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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

AMD's new 9000 series of Ryzen Threadripper chips ranges from a 12-core part to a 96-core monster. (PRO SKU 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

Artist render of AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU. (Image source: AMD)

Radeon RX 9070 XT now beats RTX 5070 Ti thanks to latest driver update

The latest Adrenalin driver update has brought some performance improvements for the RX 9070 XT, now giving it an edge over the RTX 5070 Ti. Perfect timing as the GPU is now starting to come back down to its actual MSRP of $600.

Vineet Washington, 02 Jul 2025 20:29

The PS6 release date is still years away, according to Sony PlayStation console architect

The lead designer of popular PlayStation consoles isn't in a rush to debut the PS6. In a new interview, Mark Cerny explains that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority. Many analysts have projected a...

Adam Corsetti, 02 Jul 2025 18:20

MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti Ventus 2x OC Plus 16 GB (Left) and 8 GB (Right) variants. (Image source: Mindfactory, edited)

AMD and Nvidia GPUs with 16 GB VRAM significantly outselling 8 GB SKUs

Despite what AMD and Nvidia claim, most gamers prefer higher VRAM GPUs. A German retailer is seeing significantly higher sales for 16 GB VRAM cards compared to their 8 GB VRAM counterparts.

Vineet Washington, 02 Jul 2025 17:48

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

The ASRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend can reach up to 2,970 MHz boost clock. (Image source: ASRock, TechEpiphany on X, edited)

Good news for patient gamers: RX 9070 XT demand seems to be fading, pushing price to official MSRP

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is finally getting closer to its MSRP of $599. Since its release in March, very few people have managed to snag the RX 9070 XT for under $700. However, things are now moving in a positive direction for GP...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Jul 2025 14:36

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

The new Stellaris 16 is now available with AMD APUs. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo: New laptop now available with Ryzen 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and up to 96 GB RAM

Tuxedo is expanding its range with another powerful laptop, which comes with an APU from AMD instead of Intel. Various graphics cards up to the RTX 5090 can be installed.

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 21:39

MSI has now clarified that the Claw 8 Ryzen Edition 2025 will only be available in Polar Tempest and Neon Green finishes. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition: MSI to beat Asus and Lenovo to premiering AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme with summer 2025 release planned

MSI has finally shared when its first gaming handheld will be available in some markets. Launching this summer, the now-called MSI Claw 8 Ryzen Edition will combine a 120 Hz VRR display with an 80 Wh battery and AMD's new Ryzen Z2...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 18:12

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

The Minisforum N5 Pro supports Linux, MinisCloud OS and Windows 11 Pro. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum N5 Pro released with AMD Ryzen AI HX 370, OCuLink and PCIe 4.0 expansion

The Minisforum N5 Pro is finally available to order. Launching with a moderate launch discount, the N5 Pro features eight storage slots, 10 Gigabit LAN, OCuLink and supports ECC DDR5 RAM paired with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 37...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:32

Minisforum hopes to begin shipping N5 pre-orders on July 30. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases N5 NAS with unusual AMD Ryzen APU starting at under $550

Minisforum is now offering the N5 globally as an AMD Ryzen-powered network-attached storage solution. Unusually, the company has opted for an APU whose existence AMD does not acknowledge outside China.

Alex Alderson, 01 Jul 2025 14:22

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

The Minisforum N5 Pro will now arrive later than planned. (Image source Minisforum - edited)

Minisforum N5 Pro: Imminent launch confirmed for new compact NAS solution

The Minisforum N5 Pro is a new network-attached storage device that combines an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, 144 TB of storage and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion. Measuring 199 x 202 x 252 mm, the NA...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 17:07

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

Close-up of an AMD Ryzen processor installed on an AM5 motherboard socket (Image source: Atahan Demir via Pexels)

Zen 6 leak suggests AMD is targeting up to 7 GHz boost clocks, with focus on gaming performance

A new leak from the YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead hints at dramatic changes coming with AMD’s Zen 6 CPUs, including clock speeds that could break new ground, a major architectural leap, and unexpected possibilities for compa...

Anmol Dubey, 29 Jun 2025 22:27

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

Intel rapidly loses server CPU market share. A few Xeon CPUs side-by-side pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel server CPU share shrinks to 62% — AMD still trails, but gap narrows

After decades of near-total dominance, Intel is rapidly losing its grip on the server CPU market. AMD’s EPYC processors are capturing an increasing share of revenue and enterprise trust, while ARM-based server chips are also gaini...

Andrew Sozinov, 27 Jun 2025 23:52

Nvidia RTX 5050 desktop GPU official promotional image. (Image source: Nvidia)

RTX 5050 FurMark leak shows slower performance than an AMD RX 6000 mobile GPU

The latest benchmark leak for the RTX 5050 doesn’t seem promising at all as the card appears to be slower than three-generation old Nvidia GPUs. However, there are a lot of caveats to the benchmark.

Vineet Washington, 27 Jun 2025 18:42

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

MSI's Prestige A16 AI+ is available in the Urban Silver colorway (Image source: Christian Hintze / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Prestige A16 AI+ with 4K OLED and 32 GB RAM discounted by $400

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ arrives with a large and vivid OLED panel, AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. Also included are two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a webcam with IR support.

Tudor Cibean, 26 Jun 2025 15:10

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

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

HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop side shot at angle (Image source: HP)

Deal | The HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop with Ryzen AI 9 HX CPU and RTX 5080 GPU is on sale for $1620

Desktop users may be envious of a new deal on the HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop. The notebook ships with the efficient Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 Strix Point processor. An RTX 5080 graphics card allows the laptop to offer incredibly high fr...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Jun 2025 21:40

Intel Core Ultra series CPU stock image. (Image source: Intel)

Intel reportedly planning higher cache SKUs with Nova Lake lineup like AMD's X3D chips

Intel could bring 3D V-cache equipped processors with the Nova Lake lineup. A recent leak has suggested there will be at least two SKUs that have bLLC or ‘big Last Line Cache.’

Vineet Washington, 24 Jun 2025 19:09

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

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

The GMK G10 starts at $189.99. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: GMKtec - edited)

GMK NucBox G10: Affordable AMD mini PC debuts globally with launch discounts

The GMKtec NucBox G10 is now available globally. It's an affordable mini PC with the Ryzen 5 3500U and has support for up to 16 TB of storage and 64 GB of RAM. The starting launch price is $189.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jun 2025 14:50

Next-gen AMD Zen 6 CPUs will use the same AM5 platform as the current-gen Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 chips. (Image source: AMD, Pixabay, edited)

Insane AMD Zen 6 clock speed on cards as new leak reports more than 6.2 GHz boost clock for next-gen AMD CPUs

Next year's AMD Zen 6 desktop CPUs could feature blazing fast clock speeds according to a new leak. The boost frequency for AMD Zen 6 desktop processors is rumored to reach comfortably above 6 GHz, making them a tremendous upgrade...

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2025 12:26

Unreal Engine 5.6 offers better performance than version 5.4. (Image source: Official image of Unreal Engine)

Unreal Engine 5.6 significantly improves graphics performance compared to version 5.4

A comparison was made between version 5.6 of Unreal Engine and version 5.4, highlighting major graphical advances and improved visual rendering.

Alexis Stegmann, 21 Jun 2025 18:47

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

High-end/flagship AMD RX 7000 GPUs were offered with a "Reference Design" unlike the latest RX 9000 cards. (Image source: AMD, Unsplash, edited)

Potentially revolutionary next-gen AMD RDNA 5 GPUs to pack HDMI 2.2 but not with full bandwidth

Whether it is called RDNA 5 or UDNA, AMD's next-gen GPU architecture is slowly taking shape, thanks to nuggets of information shared online. We now have the possible HDMI configuration of the upcoming Radeon GPUs.

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Jun 2025 18:53

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 was first shown off at CES 2025 (image source: Lenovo)

Tentative Lenovo Legion Go 2 release window revealed by new leak

A Lenovo support representative has revealed the Legion Go 2's approximate release window. The AMD Ryzen Z2-powered console supposedly goes on sale in September.

Anil Ganti, 19 Jun 2025 15:37

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

The next Xbox will be powered by an AMD chip like the Xbox Series S shown here (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms upcoming Xbox console will use AMD silicon

Xbox's Sarah Bond has revealed the company is working with AMD for a multitude of devices. They include the next Xbox console and likely a handheld variant.

Anil Ganti, 17 Jun 2025 21:22

It seems that the launch of the Ayaneo Flip 1S series is on the horizon. (Image source: Ayaneo)

Ayaneo reveals new Flip 1S clamshell gaming handheld variant while dropping hints about pricing and availability

Ayaneo has confirmed that it has a second version of the Flip 1S in development. Launching simultaneously alongside a dual-screen variant, the Ayaneo Flip 1S KB features an overhauled built-in keyboard on top of other improvements...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jun 2025 17:47

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

The GMK G10 starts at around $167 in China. Pictured: the mini PC. (Image source: GMKtech - edited)

GMK G10 launches as cheap AMD mini PC with support for 16 TB storage

The GMKtec G10 has made its official debut in China as a cheap mini PC with support for up to 64 GB of RAM and 16 TB of storage. It packs the Ryzen 5 3500U, and the base configuration has a launch price of CNY 1,199, about $167.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Jun 2025 16:29

Aokzoe offers the A1X with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage. (Image source: Aokzoe)

Aokzoe A1X officially released ahead of schedule with up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and 64 GB RAM

Aokzoe has finally fully released the A1X, over two months after the powerful gaming handheld arrived on Kickstarter. Still available with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and up to 64 GB of RAM, the Aokzoe A1X comes with OCuLink conn...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jun 2025 00:13

Rumored pricing for ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X (Image source: Microsoft Gaming with edits)

New Xbox handhelds may cost €599/€899, as ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X price and release date leak

When Microsoft announced its new Xbox handheld devices at a recent showcase, it didn't reveal pricing. A leaker has shared Asus ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X costs obtained from European retailers. If speculation about U.S. pr...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Jun 2025 20:09

The Ryzen 5 5500X3D has been listed on AMDs website (image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 5500X3D stealthily unveiled as AMD's newest Zen 3 desktop offering

AMD has slyly listed a new Ryzen 5000 series CPU on its website: the Ryzen 5 5500X3D. It is essentially a nerfed Ryzen 5 5600X3D with lower base/boost clocks.

Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2025 02:33