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New GDDR7 memory packages could reach 32Gb and 48Gb densities between 2027 and 2028, according to a report from Golden Pig. These capacities would translate to 4GB and 6GB per chip, offering a notable increase over today’s 16Gb (2GB) and 24Gb (3GB) options. As spotted by VideoCardz Golden Pig’s post …

According to hardware leaker Kepler_L2, early silicon for Sony’s PlayStation 6 and Microsoft’s next‑generation Xbox Project Helix may have reached the tape‑out stage. The claim was shared online this week, where the leaker also outlined initial compute targets for both systems.

Thermal Grizzly is expanding its liquid cooling line‑up again, this time with two new CPU water blocks. The Mycro Pro Stainless Steel series is now available for both AMD AM4/AM5 and Intel LGA1700/1851/1954 sockets, offering a more affordable option thanks to an unplated copper cold plate and simplified construction.

AMD has updated its open‑source Linux graphics driver with initial support for GDDR7 memory. A recent AMDGPU patch adds “GDDR7” to the driver’s recognised VRAM types, marking the first appearance of the standard in AMD’s upstream Linux code. The patch, submitted to the AMDGPU mailing list and noted by Phoronix, …

AMD has published new research detailing a tetrahedral cage ray tracing technique designed to reduce memory and computational costs when rendering animated environments. AMD's Holger Gruen explains that the method encloses dense geometry in deformable cages, enabling real‑time ray tracing of hundreds of millions of animated triangles with significantly reduced …

Sapphire has been with us since 2001, making this year the company's 25th anniversary. In celebration of the milestone, Sapphire is running a giveaway, alongside other promotions. Central to Sapphire's journey is its long-standing partnership with AMD (and ATI before that). As one of AMD's largest board partners, Sapphire has …

According to a recent report, next-generation gaming GPU architectures from both Nvidia and AMD may not arrive until 2028, claiming delays to both RTX 60 and AMD's RDNA 5 graphics cards.  This info comes from Kepler_L2 (via Wccftech), who claimed a single AMD GPU codenamed “AT2” is reportedly planned fo 2027, ahead of the …

AMD has confirmed official pricing for two newly introduced mainstream desktop processors, setting the AM5-based Ryzen 5 7500 at $189 and the AM4-based Ryzen 5 5500F at $99. Built on Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 5 7500 (via Wccftech) features six cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds are set …

Despite ongoing uncertainty in the wider PC market, global GPU shipments rose 10.4% quarter‑over‑quarter and 1.1% year‑over‑year in Q2, reaching 75.5 million units according to new data from Jon Peddie Research.

According to the August Steam Hardware Survey, AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT has now become the company’s most widely‑used discrete GPU on Steam. The card holds a 1.46% share among surveyed systems, placing it 24th overall — just ahead of Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3080 and directly behind the GeForce GTX …

It looks like AMD hasn't shelved the Ryzen 7000 series just yet. A new report suggests AMD is preparing to launch a standard Ryzen 5 7500 processor for the AM5 socket. The Zen 4 CPU will supposedly sit between the existing Ryzen 5 7500F and 7500X3D, bringing a 65W TDP, …

A modder has successfully ported Nvidia DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to AMD GPUs for the first time. Created by developer danielblnc, the DLSS-NR for AMD tool enables RDNA 4 graphics cards to run Nvidia's neural rendering model in supported DirectX 12 games via a custom installer and Nvidia's nvngx_dlssnr.dll. As …

Watercool is expanding its HEATKILLER lineup with two new CPU blocks for AM4 and AM5, the HEATKILLER V Ultra and the HEATKILLER V Pro. Both models introduce a redesigned fin layout and updated baseplate structure aimed at improving contact and flow on modern Ryzen processors.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has been one of the biggest new game releases of the month. Now, PowerColor has teamed up with Focus Entertainment to produce a limited‑edition RX 9070 XT featuring custom artwork from the game. The Resonance Edition keeps the same core specifications as the standard Hellhound …

Colorful has announced the iGame X870E Vulcan W OC, an all‑white flagship AM5 motherboard aimed at high‑end CPU overclocking. Priced at ¥3,999 RMB (around $600), the board pairs an 18+2+2‑phase 110A DrMOS power design with a built‑in 268×800p display and support for high‑speed DDR5 memory. Built on a 10‑layer server‑grade …

AMD has partnered with Capcom to offer a new game bundle, granting buyers a copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword with select Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics cards. The promotion runs through September 26th, with eligible purchases at participating retailers receiving a redemption code.

Desktop processor shipments fell by more than 20% year over year during Q2 2026, according to new data from Mercury Research. Despite the downturn driven by rising component costs, AMD increased its market share across desktop, mobile and server segments. Rising DDR5, SSD, motherboard and GPU prices pushed full system …

Performance metrics allegedly belonging to AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 APU have appeared on the Geekbench 7 database. The Gorgon Halo processor was apparently tested inside an HP ZBook Ultra G3a, a 16-inch mobile workstation configured with 96GB of RAM.

AMD's upcoming consumer "Zen 6" processors will reportedly improve 1% lows and reduce in-game stuttering through per-core software and hardware management features. Details shared by Hydra OC developer 1usmus indicate that the microarchitecture incorporates updated Collaborative Processors Performance Control (CPPC) mechanisms alongside memory bandwidth enforcement tools.

We put EXPO ULL to the test with this G.Skill memory kit

AMD has released its latest graphics driver, Adrenalin Edition 26.7.1, delivering optimisations ahead of the upcoming multiplayer beta for Gears of War: E‑Day. The new driver also expands FSR 4 support and introduces compatibility for AMD’s newest entry‑level RDNA 4 GPU. With this update, AMD has put optimisations in place …

ASRock has launched the AMD Radeon RX 9050 Challenger 8GB graphics card. Based on AMD's latest RDNA 4 architecture, the new dual-fan graphics card arrives with 8GB of GDDR6 memory and is heading to system integrators and retail customers across LATAM and Asia Pacific. Built on the RDNA 4 architecture, …

AMD has announced new additions to its data‑centre portfolio at Advancing AI 2026, introducing both the 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Series server CPUs and the Instinct MI400 Series GPUs, aimed at next-generation AI infrastructure.

An engineering sample of AMD's upcoming 10-core Medusa Point mobile processor has surfaced on Geekbench, achieving its highest benchmark scores to date. The chip reached 3,329 points in the single-core test and 16,555 points in the multi-core test, marking a notable performance jump over previous-gen chips. The processor appeared on …

Valve has confirmed it is developing a new BIOS update for the Steam Machine that changes how the system's integrated LED strip handles thermal warnings. The upcoming firmware will trigger a red light indicator only when internal components hit 100ºC, a 5/10ºC increase over the initial threshold. According to Valve …

AMD seems to be testing its upcoming FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology within its Radeon drivers. Discoveries in the third-party software RadeonTuner show that the company has added placeholders for the feature, offering options ranging from 1x to 8x frame generation. RadeonTuner allows users to modify Radeon driver settings without …

Valve already alluded to ‘expanding support' for hardware beyond AMD on SteamOS in a blog post earlier this week, but now the company has also confirmed to The Verge that it is working directly with both Intel and Nvidia. Speaking with The Verge, Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais confirmed that Intel has …

AMD has officially released FSR 4.1 upscaling for Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, expanding the technology to RDNA 3 hardware. Announced by Jack Huynh, the update rolls out via the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver. According to TechPowerUp, the underlying architecture of this RDNA 3 version of FSR …

At Computex 2026, Leo had a chance to chat with AMD's Bill Alverson to get more details on EXPO ULL and more

Following a period of Xbox Insider testing, Microsoft is now rolling out Advanced Shader Delivery to all Xbox App users on Windows 11. The feature allows users to download precompiled shaders alongside popular games to reduce initial load times and reduce stutter.  According to an update posted to Microsoft's DirectX …