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AMD's latest WHQL driver, Adrenalin Edition 25.10.2, is a major one, though not only for the reasons you might think. While the new driver delivers Game Ready optimisations for Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, its release notes contain a hard-hitting announcement: AMD is officially moving its …

Today, Sapphire officially launches its new EDGE AI line-up of compact mini PCs. Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors, these systems combine highly-efficient multi-core CPUs with up to 96GB of DDR5 memory and up to three M.2 SSDs, delivering up to 50 TOPS of AI performance in an …

AMD has released its latest Adrenalin Edition graphics driver, bringing new optimisations for Radeon graphics card users in games like Battlefield 6 and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2.

AMD is reportedly planning a new rebranding effort, one that will take a number of older-generation laptop processors and rename them under the new Ryzen 10 or Ryzen 100 series.  As spotted by @Olrak29_ (via VideoCardz), the changes affect the Ryzen 7035 (Rembrandt-R, Zen 3+) and Ryzen 7020 (Mendocino, Zen …

AMD and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have announced two new supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The first is named Lux and will be going online in 2026, while the second is named Discovery and will be going online in 2028. Lux, scheduled for deployment in 2026, …

It seems AMD is working on a new X3D CPU. A new leak suggests that a Ryzen 5 7500X3D is in the works, potentially offering the cheapest entry point yet into 3D V-Cache gaming performance on the AM5 platform. The evidence comes from @momomo_us, who first leaked the OPN code …

A year after the two long-standing rivals put their differences aside to form the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group (EAG), Intel and AMD have just unveiled the first fruits of their collaboration. The companies are working on new hardware-level memory safety features and standardised instruction sets, creating a more uniform development …

For anyone who has invested in AMD's AM5 platform, news has just surfaced that confirms the socket's long-term viability. Leaked marketing materials and official videos from motherboard partners Asus and ASRock have provided the first concrete proof that upcoming B850 series motherboards will be compatible with the upcoming Zen 6-based …

It is no secret that AMD works closely with both Sony and Microsoft on future technologies for consoles. AMD and Sony recently revealed some of the big next generation features they are working on, some of which may end up debuting in the PlayStation 6. AMD and Sony shared a …

With Intel and Nvidia teaming up recently, many had wondered what AMD's next move might be to remain competitive in the rapidly growing AI space. Today, we got our answer, with AMD announcing a new deal with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. 

In what could be one of the most significant shifts in the semiconductor industry in decades, a new report claims that Intel is in early-stage negotiations to manufacture chips for its biggest and longest-standing rival, AMD.  For years, AMD's resurgence has been built on the back of TSMC's cutting-edge process …

It looks like AMD is hard at work on the next iteration of its driver-level frame generation technology. Evidence of AMD Fluid Motion Frames 3 (AFMF3) has been discovered in a recent Radeon driver package, suggesting that an update to the popular feature is already well into development. Mentions of …

It's a tale as old as time in the world of PC hardware: flashing the BIOS of a more powerful graphics card onto its weaker sibling to unlock more performance. A user on the Radeon subreddit has just done exactly that with the latest RDNA 4 hardware, successfully flashing an …

ASRock has unveiled a new, limited-edition graphics card for fans of Monster Hunter. The company has partnered with Capcom to release the ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, featuring a completely custom design inspired by the game. The card's aesthetic is inspired by the “Arkveld” monster from the game. The …

In an expected move, AMD has officially unveiled a new desktop graphics card, the Radeon RX 7700. This non-XT model joins the RDNA 3 lineup a full two years after the debut of its siblings, and it arrives with a unique combination of specifications. The new Radeon RX 7700 is …

Today AMD is launching its new Ryzen 9000 PRO series processors for desktops. There are four SKUs for businesses to choose from, ranging from the Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 all the way down to the six-core Ryzen 5 PRO 9645.  Today, AMD quietly revealed the new Ryzen PRO CPUs with …

Dr. Lisa Su is returning to the main stage at CES. The Consumer Technology Association has announced that AMD's CEO will deliver a keynote presentation at CES 2026. This is a major event for the tech calendar, as it's widely expected to be the venue for the first official reveal …

Sapphire has been releasing AMD motherboards for a few years now. Today, the company launches its latest Nitro+ B650A WiFi 7 motherboard, which support AM5 processors and advanced networking capabilities.  The motherboard is designed with Nitro+ cooling, which includes extensive heatsink coverage for all critical components. USB connectivity options are …

AMD's latest Radeon graphics drivers have arrived. The latest update brings optimisations for the upcoming release of Borderlands 4, as well as optimisations for Hell is Us, which launched recently. This driver also brings the total number of FSR 4 supported games up to 85. AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1 …

Graphics card manufacturer XFX has announced that a recent revision to its Radeon RX 9060 XT has led to significant improvements in thermal and power efficiency. The change that brought about these benefits was a simple swap of the GDDR6 memory supplier from SK Hynix to Samsung. XFX (via Uniko's …

Earlier this week, AMD commented on a recent surge of complaints from AM5 motherboard users, who suffered 'burnt out' CPUs and sockets. AMD said this was a BIOS misconfiguration issue. Now, ASRock is rolling out a new BIOS that will improve system stability.

Valve has made no announcements about an upgraded Steam Deck. In fact, most official statements from Valve indicate that the Steam Deck 2 will be a long way off. Now, we have an idea of the timeline we can expect, with a reliable leaker claiming a 2028 target for Steam …

A new rumour suggests that AMD may be preparing to bolster its mid-range GPU lineup with a new version of the Radeon RX 9070 GRE. The report claims that a new variant of the currently China-exclusive card is in the works, this time featuring a more robust memory configuration to …

Leo checks out an X870 mobo from ASRock, priced around £300

Detailed new mobile CPU roadmaps, reportedly from an OEM partner, have given us a somewhat predictable look at AMD's and Intel's plans for the next couple of years. While the long-term future looks bright with the arrival of Zen 6, it appears that AMD's high-end gaming and enthusiast laptop segments …

AMD has finally broken its silence on the socket burnout issue that has been affecting some AM5 users, particularly those with high-end X3D processors. In a recent Q&A session, AMD representatives addressed the problem, attributing the root cause to motherboard partner BIOS settings that deviate from the company's recommended specifications. …

NZXT has launched its latest motherboard for the AMD platform, the N7 B850. Designed for the new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, the new board brings NZXT's signature minimalist aesthetic to the AM5 socket, providing a clean and stylish foundation for your next Zen 5 build. As is tradition for the …

Just as expected, the ROG Xbox Ally got its final launch trailer at Gamescom today. The new collaborative handheld gaming system from Asus and Microsoft will begin shipping out in October, the company has confirmed at Gamescom 2025. 

Mark your calendars for November 11th. AMD has officially announced that it will be holding its next Financial Analyst Day, the company's first major strategy and product roadmap event in quite some time. For tech enthusiasts, these events are a treasure trove of information, often providing the first official glimpse …

Just when we thought the Zen 3 V-Cache story was over, a new and unexpected chip has surfaced. The first benchmarks for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D have been spotted, confirming the existence of a new budget-friendly gaming CPU for the AM4 platform. The specifications for this CPU have been …