Last month, we learned that Microsoft was nearing the launch of the Surface Laptop 4, featuring both Intel and AMD configuration options. We now have more details, as Microsoft went live early with support pages for these unannounced laptops. According to WinFuture, the Surface Laptop 4 will include Ryzen 4000 …
Read More »AMD Ryzen Threadripper “Chagall” 5000 series reportedly coming in August
It looks like we'll be getting new Ryzen Threadripper processors in Q3 2021. New reports this week indicate that Ryzen Threadripper 5000 series processors, codenamed "Chagall", will be launching in August.
Read More »AMD Zen 3 processors vulnerable to Spectre-like exploits
AMD has published a document warning that Zen 3-based processors may be targeted by side-channel attacks. As per its description, this vulnerability is similar to Spectre, which plagued Intel processors three years ago. AMD Zen 3 core architecture features a new technology that improves performance by predicting the “relationship between loads …
Read More »AMD patents active bridge chiplet design with integrated cache for next-gen GPUs
AMD is planning to introduce an active bridge chiplet with integrated cache on an upcoming GPU architecture. A new patent filed by the company has been spotted describing the use of the active bridge chiplet, which seems to offer a significant upgrade over the passive bridge chiplet design showed earlier …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077: Ray Tracing on AMD GPUs Benchmarked!
Cyberpunk 2077 now supports ray tracing for AMD graphics cards... we put it to the test!
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5000G ”Cezanne” desktop APU specifications detailed
We’ve had Ryzen 5000 series processors available for quite some time now, but we have yet to see the launch of AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 5000G APU series. It looks like we won’t have to wait much longer, however, as the product data sheet containing the specs for AMD’s upcoming APUs …
Read More »AMD Navi 23 GPUs will feature Infinity Cache but Van Gogh APUs and Aldebaran GPU Accelerator won’t
AMD has submitted a new patch to AMKFD revealing the L1, L2, and L3 cache specifications of the Navi 23 GPU, the upcoming Ryzen “Van Gogh” APUs, and the “Aldebaran” Compute Accelerator. The last note added by AMD to the AMKFD (via @Kepler_L2), a Linux HSA kernel driver for AMD …
Read More »Gigabyte RX 6700 XT Gaming OC Review
This is the third RX 6700 XT we've reviewed, but can it compete with the Sapphire Nitro+?
Read More »AIDA64 introduces support for numerous unreleased AMD and Nvidia SKUs
Finalwire has recently launched a new beta update for AIDA64 Extreme introducing support for multiple unannounced Nvidia RTX 30 series and AMD Radeon RX 6000 series SKUs. As per the patch notes of AIDA64 Extreme 6.32.5659 Beta, this version added information on the RTX 3050 laptop GPU and the desktop …
Read More »Sapphire RX 6700 XT Nitro+ Review
How good is the RX 6700 XT when given the Sapphire Nitro+ treatment?
Read More »Apple M1 surpasses Intel Core i7-11700K in single-thread on PassMark
The new PassMark CPU rankings are out and a surprising entry has risen to second place. Based on PassMark CPU benchmark results, the Apple M1 is able to outperform AMD's Ryzen 5 series processors and the newly launched Intel 11th Gen Core series with just one exception – the Core …
Read More »NZXT launches its first AMD motherboard – the N7 B550
It has been a couple of years since NZXT first began shipping motherboards, starting with the N7 Z370 in 2018. Since then, NZXT has continued to release Intel-based motherboards, leaving the AMD market untouched. That changes today, with NZXT announcing the new N7 B550, built for AMD Ryzen processors. Due …
Read More »PowerColor Radeon RX 6700 Fighter leak confirms 6GB RX 6700 SKU
While AMD has not announced the non-XT RX 6700 graphics card, it is undoubtedly coming. The latest leak comes from PowerColor, showing a press image of the upcoming RX 6700 Fighter graphics card. The packaging leak also confirms that the RX 6700 will have a 6GB version. The press shots …
Read More »8Pack is back with another extreme PC – introducing the Frame R8!
We chat with 8Pack about this new high-end gaming PC and discuss what makes it so special....
Read More »AMD Radeon Software update adds Performance Tuning tool and improves Radeon Boost and Anti-Lag
Besides a multitude of fixes, AMD's latest Radeon Software 21.3.1 driver also comes with some new improvements for Radeon Boost and Radeon Anti-Lag, as well as a new stress test to ensure all of your settings are stable. With the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition 21.3.1 driver, users can …
Read More »AMD’s next RDNA 2 GPU will deliver ‘premium 1080p gaming’, launching in April according to leaker
The Radeon RX 6700 XT officially launched this week, targeting PC gamers looking to play at 1440p resolution. As we know though, this isn't the end for AMD's series of RDNA 2 based graphics cards. Another 1080p gaming focused graphics card is also due and according to leaks this week, …
Read More »AMD has no plans to limit crypto-mining performance on RDNA 2 GPUs
Since Nvidia announced plans to limit crypto-mining performance on GeForce graphics cards, many have wondered if AMD might do something similar. We got our answer this week, with AMD stating it has no plans to limit any kind of work load with its graphics cards.
Read More »PC Specialist Sentinel Review w/ AMD Threadripper Pro
This is a seriously high-end workstation PC - and it'll set you back no less than 5 grand
Read More »AMD RX 6700 XT Review
AMD's RX 6700 XT is here - let's see how it compares to the RTX 3070/3060 Ti
Read More »AMD announces Ryzen 5000 PRO mobile processors
This week, AMD has announced its new Ryzen 5000 PRO series of mobile processors, complete with Zen 3 cores and AMD's security feature set to provide “leadership performance and enterprise-class security solutions”. According to Saeid Moshkelani, senior vice president and general manager of the client business unit at AMD, distributed work environments …
Read More »AMD launches 3rd Gen EPYC processors with ‘double’ performance over Intel Xeon
AMD has officially introduced its new server processor series using Zen 3 cores. Designed to set the new standard for server processors, the 3rd generation of EPYC CPUs offer the best per-core performance and extend the series leadership in per-socket performance.
Read More »Radeon RX 6700 XT could be a flop for crypto miners
The first Radeon RX 6700 XT mining benchmarks have started to appear, bringing good news for gamers and not-so-good news for crypto currency miners. According to this first batch of tests, the RX 6700 XT will have a lower hash rate compared to the older RX 5700 XT. These benchmarks …
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT up to 36% faster than the RX 5700 XT
As we get closer to the launch of the Radeon RX 6700 XT, more performance benchmarks have leaked early. Last week, we saw ray-tracing and 1440p benchmarks up against the RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 Ti. Now this week, we have a fresh batch of RX 6700 XT benchmarks via …
Read More »A ‘few thousand’ RX 6700 XT graphics cards will be available in Europe at launch
We're all painfully aware of the current GPU stock situation, with shortages impacting both Nvidia's RTX 30 series and AMD's Radeon RX 6900 and RX 6800 series cards. We've got another AMD launch coming up soon – the Radeon RX 6700 XT and early reports indicate that supply will still …
Read More »AMD has discovered the root cause of USB connectivity issues, fix coming in new BIOS update
Last month, AMD representatives asked for help to resolve USB connectivity issues found on 500-series motherboards. After investigating these issues, it seems a fix has finally been found and it should be included with the new AGESA 1.2.0.2 firmware update next month. Since the release of AMD 500-series motherboards, a number …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 3 5300G APU leaks on eBay complete with benchmark results
While AMD hasn't announced its upcoming Ryzen 5000G APUs yet, early engineering samples are appearing in online auctions. Over on eBay, someone is attempting to sell an engineering sample of the Ryzen 3 5300G APU, the listing even links to a video with performance benchmarks, giving us an idea of …
Read More »AMD Nashira Point and Nashira Creek XM GPUs spotted – first hint of RDNA 3?
AMD is currently fleshing out the RX 6000 series of GPUs based on RDNA 2, but as we know, RDNA 3 is already on the way. We may have our first hint towards RDNA 3 this week, with a notable leaker finding references to multiple “Nashira” GPUs. Roland Quandt of …
Read More »RX 6700 XT ray-tracing and 1440p gaming performance revealed
While AMD's latest generation graphics cards all support hardware acceleration for ray-tracing, the company has not revealed ray-tracing performance numbers during launch events. In the case of the RX 6700 XT, ray-tracing performance numbers have leaked early.
Read More »AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT early benchmarks reveal OpenCL and Vulkan performance
We're still a week away from the release of AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card, but some new benchmark leaks have given us an early idea of what performance to expect in OpenCL and Vulkan games. Two Geekbench 5 database entries were spotted by @TUM_APISAK. The benchmarks were run on …
Read More »Board partners begin preparing for Radeon RX 6700 launch
Since AMD announced the Radeon RX 6700 XT, we've been wondering when we might expect to see the non-XT version. As it turns out, the launch might not be too far behind, as board partners have begun listing custom-cooled versions of the RX 6700. Not much is known officially about …
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