The AMD Ryzen 7045HX series (aka Dragon Range) is a CPU family that blends desktop and mobile characteristics, using Raphael chips in a mobile package. These CPUs bring up to 16 Zen4 cores to gaming laptops, providing a considerable increase in multi-threading performance over the previous generation. Contrary to the …
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PCSpecialist Topaz Spark Review (Ryzen 5 7500F/RX 6700)
It's a hugely impressive prebuilt system that comes in at just £999
Read More »Intel Core i9-14900K trades blows with the Ryzen 9 7950X3D in leaked benchmark
An official slide depicting Intel's forthcoming Core i9-14900K CPU has been leaked ahead of the CPU's launch. The slide puts the upcoming i9 flagship against the AMD Ryzen 7950X3D, showing a small performance lead for Intel's new chip. HXL posted the slide (in Chinese) that is embargoed until October 16th. …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7000G desktop APUs to use Zen 4 cores and RDNA3 iGPU
AMD launched its latest desktop APUs some time ago. As such, it should be nearly time for the red team to launch a new series. It seems that's indeed happening relatively soon, as the new AGESA 1080 firmware suggests. Support for the upcoming Phoenix Ryzen 7000G series for the AM5 …
Read More »The cheaper ROG Ally featuring Ryzen Z1 is now available
Asus has finally released the lower-tier ROG Ally console. Although this model was introduced in June with an AMD Ryzen Z1 APU, it was scheduled for availability in late Q3. As promised, the release window has now been met, and the console is either shipping or available for pre-order, depending …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8000 APU spotted with RDNA 3.5 iGPU featuring 16 cores
After many rumours regarding the specifications of AMD's upcoming Strix Point APU, we may finally have confirmation of its CPU and GPU core configuration. A recent leak with various screenshots of HWiNFO64 claim the Strix Point APU will feature a hybrid architecture with 4+8 CPU cores and 16 RDNA 3.5 …
Read More »Lenovo Legion Go to be powered by Ryzen Z1 Extreme, launching this week
A few weeks ago, we started to hear that Lenovo was preparing its own Windows-based handheld gaming device, similar to the ROG Ally. The Lenovo Legion Go is now expected to be officially announced later this week, although details on specs and pricing have already hit the web. According to …
Read More »16-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX with 5.3GHz boost clock speed spotted
A leaker has recently found a curious entry on the Geekbench benchmark database. The system was an unreleased Lenovo workstation powered by an AMD engineering sample. Even if it isn't clearly identified, it was quickly brought to attention that, according to the ID, it should be an AMD Ryzen HEDT …
Read More »G.Skill launches new high-speed Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 memory for Ryzen PCs
G.Skill has a wide variety of DDR5 memory options available. Today, the latest kits designed for AMD Ryzen PCs have been revealed. The new Trident Z5 Neo RGB kits offer up to 6400MHz speeds and up to 48GB capacity. The new Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5 memory kits come in …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D Review – A new Zen 3 CPU in 2023!
We check out the US-exclusive Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor
Read More »Leaks point to new Ryzen chips with 3D V-Cache for gaming laptops
AMD has found success with its new 3D V-Cache technology on desktop processors and soon, we may see that same technology making its way to laptops. According to new reports, AMD is now preparing new Zen 4 mobile CPUs with 3D V-Cache for a new generation of gaming laptops. According …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 8000 “Strix Point” APUs show up in AMDGPU LLVM backend
AMD's future APUs have been spotted in the AMDGPU LLVM set, more specifically in the LLVM 17 compiler code. A brand-new GFX1151 ID was found in addition to the codename GFX1150, which AMD developers have previously mentioned. Phoronix spotted the GFX1150 and GFX1151 IDs on the AMDGPU Github page. As …
Read More »Leo Unboxes AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D: Banned outside the USA!
We've managed to get hold of a Ryzen 5 5600X3D - despite being US-only, Leo unboxes this CPU
Read More »AMD considered vapour chamber IHS design for Ryzen 7000 CPUs
On a recent visit to AMD's labs, Gamers Nexus learned some interesting new information. While designing the Ryzen 7000 series processors, AMD had considered and tested a new IHS design that incorporated a concealed vapour chamber. As we already know, that idea was ultimately scrapped for the unique IHS design …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 3 5100 shows up on Gigabyte motherboard CPU support list
Even with the AM5-based chips out on the market, the AM4 platform is still receiving support and even the possibility of additional processors. AMD has made a commitment to long-term support for the platform and has recently launched three new SKUs within a short span of one month. The first …
Read More »AMD is bundling free copies of Starfield with Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs
Earlier this month we learned that AMD was the 'official PC partner' for Starfield. This means the game will support Radeon technologies like FSR and day-one optimisations for RX 7000 series GPUs. Now, the next step in this partnership has been revealed, with AMD bundling free copies of Starfield with its CPUs and GPUs.
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 7500F shows up on PugetBench database
It seems that AMD is preparing to launch a new 6-core processor. This new CPU is the Ryzen 5 7500F and is expected to be AMD's first desktop CPU to exclude integrated graphics support, deviating from the common feature set found in AM5 CPUs. Based on the PugetBench listings found …
Read More »AMD surprise launches Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor for $229
We weren't expecting an AMD CPU launch today and yet, one has appeared out of thin air. Today, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU has been officially announced and will be extremely rare, with only one production run planned.
Read More »Razer Blade 14 with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
We check out the latest Razer Blade, packing AMD's newest Ryzen mobile CPU
Read More »Gigabyte motherboard CPU support list includes unannounced Ryzen 7 5700 CPU
Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way. In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the …
Read More »Razer debuts new Blade 14 with Ryzen 9 CPU and RTX 40 graphics
The Razer Blade 14 is making a big return this year with an all-new model. This time around, Razer has gone with the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS for the processor, pairing it up with Nvidia RTX 40 graphics, DDR5-5600MHz memory and speedy SSD storage. The new Razer Blade 14 packs …
Read More »AMD launches Ryzen PRO 7000 series processors for laptops and desktops
Today AMD is launching its new Ryzen 7000 PRO series processors, for both mobile and desktop platforms. The new Ryzen PRO 7040 series mobile processors pack up to 8 cores and 16 threads while the Ryzen PRO 7000 desktop processors will top out at 12 cores and 24 threads. The …
Read More »Potential new Ryzen Threadripper CPUs have been spotted
It appears that AMD is preparing two High-End Desktop (HEDT) series: a non-Pro version, possibly named the 7900X, and a Pro version named the 7905WX. That's according to the recent appearance of some product codes on AMD's official OPN code list. Leaker @momomo_us has discovered the product codes for the …
Read More »AMD is reportedly working on a Ryzen 5 5600X3D processor
The 8-core Ryzen 7 5800X3D released last year is currently the only Ryzen 5000 series chip with 3D V-cache. However, a new report suggests that might change soon, as there are indications that a new 6-core Ryzen 5 5600X3D CPU might be in the works. As per the image shared …
Read More »AMD chipset driver release notes suggest Ryzen 7045HX APUs are coming to desktops
The release notes of AMD's latest chipset driver have raised eyebrows, as mentions of Ryzen 7045HX support for desktops have been spotted. This listing has left some wondering whether it was an unintentional mistake or a subtle confirmation of the arrival of new Zen4 desktop APUs. In the highlights section …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX Review ft. Asus ROG Strix Scar 17
Leo checks out AMD's Dragon Range Ryzen 9 7945HX mobile CPU
Read More »AMD Ryzen and Athlon 7020 C-series APUs now available for Chromebooks
To redefine the Chromebook experience, AMD has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 7020C series APUs. With four variants to choose from, these processors are set to elevate the performance and efficiency of Chromebooks to new heights. While the 7020C series processors are not based on the latest Zen 4 or …
Read More »AMD explains the differences between Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen 7040U processors
ASUS and AMD recently collaborated to create the ASUS ROG Ally handheld games console, which features two custom AMD system-on-chips (SoCs): the Ryzen Z1 and Ryzen Z1 Extreme. Some people have pointed out that the specifications of the Z1 series are similar to those of AMD's 7040U family of mobile …
Read More »AMD unveils the Ryzen 7040U series for lightweight laptops and handhelds
AMD has officially announced the Ryzen "Phoenix" 7040U series. Designed for low-power mobile devices such as lightweight laptops and handheld gaming consoles, these APUs will feature up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores and RDNA 3 iGPUs with up to 12 CUs.
Read More »Motherboard makers roll out new BIOS to prevent Ryzen 7000X3D overvolting
Following reports of damage to AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processors and motherboard sockets, manufacturers such as MSI, Asus, and Gigabyte have released new firmware updates to address potential issues. To prevent further harm to the components, the latest BIOS blocks SoC voltage for these chips to protect the CPU and motherboard. …
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