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After many years, AMD is planning to unify its consumer and data centre GPU architectures again, something the company strayed away from after the jump from GCN to RDNA. In a recent interview with Tom's Hardware, Jack Huynh, senior VP and GM of AMD's computing and graphics business group, shared …

Rumours surrounding the RDNA 4-based desktop GPUs suggested that AMD would skip the high-end segment in the next generation. However, the company hadn't said anything indicating that would be the case. That changed this week with an AMD representative confirming that the company will start to focus more on scale …

Board partners have been showcasing the latest X870 motherboards at events such as Computex, Gamescom, and IFA. Despite this, an official launch date or availability has yet to be confirmed. However, it seems this is about to change, with stores beginning to offer the new boards. There's even a release …

AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025, as confirmed during a recent Q&A session. The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon, packing up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs, marking a significant upgrade from the …

Initially introduced as an MSI-exclusive feature, AMD's 105W TDP mode has been confirmed as an official feature. Initially introduced by MSI for the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X, this capability has now been added by Asus and Gigabyte through their latest pre-release BIOS updates. The 105W TDP …

MSI recently introduced a new 105W TDP mode for its 600-series motherboards that can be enabled for the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs. Notably, this feature is not integrated into the current AGESA firmware, acting like an MSI-exclusive feature. However, with the next AGESA update, it looks …

AMD has officially announced the Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, featuring six cores and the latest 3D V-Cache technology. However, to the discontent of many, it will be exclusively available at the US store Microcenter.  The rumours about a Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor are indeed true. However, similar to the Ryzen …

It has been discovered that certain AMD MSI 600-series motherboards are already receiving the new AGESA 1.2.0.1 firmware. For those who may not be aware, this firmware introduces a feature that allows users to adjust the TDP to 105W for the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X.  Although …

In recent days, there have been significant revelations about AMD's highly anticipated next-generation GPU architecture, RDNA 4. We've already learned of at least four RDNA 4 GPU variations, and now, we have details on Infinity Cache.  We've learned that the upcoming GPUs will come in four variants with three memory …

AMD revealed last week that Ryzen CPU owners could expect a performance upgrade in games after updating to Windows 11 24H2, an update that is still currently in testing amongst Windows Insiders. At the time, AMD said it was working with Microsoft to get the new code optimisations into Windows sooner and now, that update has arrived.

A year on from the RX 7700 XT, is it worth buying?

AMD has yet to announce the discrete RDNA 4 GPUs, but leakers have been gathering some information on them. As per the latest reports, four GPU variants are on the way, with three memory configurations. According to Kepler_L2, RDNA4 GPUs will come in three memory configurations: 20 Gbps and 256-bit, …

An undisclosed AMD Radeon RX 8000 RDNA 4 GPU has recently appeared on Geekbench. This GPU has five entries on Geekbench with varying OpenCL scores, all relatively low. Still, they can be useful in giving a glimpse at the specs of GPU, which seems to pack 56 CUs. These Geekbench …

Leo puts Zen 5 to the test using the latest Windows 24H2 update

During the review process, a lot of Ryzen 9000 testers faced disappointing results from benchmarks, below the expectations set by AMD's pre-launch internal benchmark numbers. Today, AMD has officially responded, with an extensive blog post going over gaming performance. Leo is also hard at work re-running some tests for a future video.

ARM might enter the gaming GPU market in the coming years. A new report claims that the chip development company is hiring software engineers to develop a new GPU. The report comes from Globes (via VideoCardz). While the timeline for releasing this rumoured GPU remains uncertain, note that such developments …

At last we come to the big boy, the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X - Leo gives his verdict

New developments suggest that Zen 5 desktop parts could soon come with increased default power limits. The upcoming AGESA 1.2.0.1A Patch A is anticipated to raise the default power limitations (TDP) from 65W to 105W. The report is from chi11eddog, who claims this adjustment is expected to impact both the …

We're back with the next wave of Ryzen 9000 reviews, starting with the 12-core 9900X

G.Skill has released various new DDR5-6400 memory kits for Intel and AMD systems, boasting a CAS latency of just 30 clocks. This latency positions these kits as some of the faster kits with such a low latency. The leap from DDR4 to DDR5 heralds faster data transfer rates but traditionally …

It appears that AMD is expanding its line-up of 3D V-cache CPUs with the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, breathing new life into the AM4 platform, which has existed for nearly eight years. KOMACHI_ENSAKA found this processor in an EEC filing from August 6th. Alongside the Ryzen 5 5500X3D, there were many …

The Ryzen 9000 series begins rolling out today. The 7th of August marks the launch of the Ryzen 7 9700X and the Ryzen 5 9600X, priced at £339.99 and £269.99, respectively, here in the UK.  The Ryzen 9000 series is the first to use AMD's new Zen 5 core architecture. …

Ryzen 5 9600X is here and Leo finds out what six desktop cores have to offer in 2024

AMD has announced its latest game bundle for those purchasing a new Ryzen 7000 powered laptop or desktop CPU, or a new RX 7000 series graphics card. From now until the 5th of October, those picking up a hardware upgrade can also get codes for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and …

This week, AMD has launched the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Technical Preview, finally bringing AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 to the masses. AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is AMD's answer to DLSS Frame Generation for Radeon GPUs. At this time, AFMF 2 is only officially supported on Radeon RX …

Leo gets hands-on with the MSI B650M Project Zero board

It looks like the upcoming Rryzen AI 300 series is getting an extra SKU. AMD's new flagship mobile APU might not be the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 as originally thought, as the company has confirmed the existence of the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. This aligns with recent reports …

Following the announcement that Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs are being delayed by a couple of weeks, AMD has decided to refresh enthusiasts on the upcoming processors and the tech under the hood with new details on specs.  AMD's “Granite Ridge” is the codename for the Ryzen 9000 series, which will …

AMD has today announced that it is delaying the launch of its new Zen 5 powered Ryzen 9000 processors for desktop PCs. Due to an unspecified fault impacting current stock, the launch has now been pushed back to August.

AMD has released the first public version of FLM (Frame Latency Meter), a measurement tool rivalling Nvidia's LDAT. However, unlike LDAT, FLM can be used by all modern GPUs, including those from Nvidia and Intel. The FLM latency measuring tool offers various features and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable …