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Following various announcements of new AMD Ryzen Z2-powered consoles over at CES 2025, reports emerged that MSI would also join the party by launching a Claw handheld using a Z2 APU. This intriguing tidbit comes from CodeCommando (via VideoCardz), a leaker with a reliable track record for AMD and MSI-related …

Get a sneak peek at upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 graphics cards...

At CES today, AMD officially announced plans for new-gen graphics cards, including the RX 9070 XT and the RX 9070, both of which are due to launch in Q1 2025. While FSR 4 has been confirmed as a key feature for the new generation of RDNA 4 GPUs, AMD is keeping many of the details under wraps. 

Aside from new X3D CPUs for laptops, AMD is also launching new Ryzen 9 X3D processors for desktops. Following on from the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, AMD is now unveiling the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs with up to 144MB of total cache. Ryzen X3D processors are well …

Today at CES 2025, AMD is launching a range of new processors aimed at the next generation of laptops. Today we see the arrival of Ryzen AI Max and the Ryzen AI Max PRO series CPUs, as well as a range of Ryzen 200 and Ryzen 200 PRO CPUs, which …

AMD has announced new CPUs for both laptops and desktops at CES this week, but what about gaming handhelds? For the next generation of handheld gaming systems, AMD is offering up the Ryzen Z2 series, consisting of the Ryzen Z2, the Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the Ryzen Z2 Go.  These …

AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT is back in the rumour mill, with fresh leaks suggesting a power-hungry design and a potential return to a triple 8-pin power connector configuration. Benchlife (via VideoCardz) recently reported on rumours surrounding the power consumption of AMD's next-generation RDNA 4 graphics cards, specifically the …

Get ready for a wave of new motherboard options early next year, with Intel gearing up to launch its B860 and H810 chipsets while AMD is getting ready to launch the B840 and B850 chipsets. With these chipsets, both brands will offer a more affordable entry point for users building …

AMD's upcoming Radeon RX 9070 XT is back in the spotlight, with new leaks shedding light on its power consumption and potential performance. According to Chiphell leaker zhangzhonghao (via HXL), the reference design of the RX 9070 XT will have a Total Board Power (TBP) of around 260W. However, custom …

A leaked CPU-Z screenshot with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor has surfaced online, revealing key specifications of the upcoming processor. The screenshot, shared by @94G8LA, showcases an engineering sample of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. The screenshot shows that the CPU is identified as revision GNR-B0, with “GNR” standing for Granite …

Get ready for a jam-packed CES 2025 from AMD! The red team is reportedly planning a triple whammy of gaming product launches, with the Ryzen 9 9000X3D CPUs, the Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU, and FSR 4 all set to be announced during the event and launched simultaneously. AMD leaker …

AMD is apparently changing the naming scheme of its mainstream GPU products. A recent report suggests that the upcoming Radeon RX 8000 series naming will be exclusive to the RDNA 3.5-based graphics, while the RDNA 4-based GPUs will get the Radeon RX 9000 naming. While we previously anticipated the “Strix …

It seems AMD has jumped the gun on its Radeon RX 9000 series reveal. A new marketing campaign on Reddit has inadvertently showcased a never-before-seen graphics card, and eagle-eyed enthusiasts are convinced it's an upcoming RX 9000 series graphics card. The leaked image from an ad on Reddit (via VideoCardz) …

2024 has been a busy year. It feels like CES 2024 took place about three years ago and Computex - a mere six months ago - is ancient history. You have to think long and hard to recall that yes, Nvidia 40-series Super did indeed arrive in 2024. This is my video about my recollections of the year and that pretty much boils down to CPUs and motherboards.

Intel's PresentMon has received a significant update with the release of version 2.3.0. This latest version adds key features and expands support for new graphics technologies, including XeFG (Intel's frame generation tech), XeLL (Intel's low-latency tech) and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. While PresentMon has traditionally been used primarily for data …

In a video presentation featuring Mark Cerny, the lead system architect for the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro, Sony revealed Project Amethyst. This initiative is a collaboration with AMD, leveraging their expertise in RDNA graphics architecture and machine learning to integrate AI into both visuals and gameplay. Although the …

AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processor family is set to grow even larger, with a new 6-core CPU coming alongside the other two X3D models reportedly launching in late January. Reputable leaker @AnhPhuH, who previously revealed AMD's plans for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D, has now hinted at …

Looking for a good value X870 board that still offers solid features?

It looks like the Asus ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet is getting a serious upgrade with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. Recently spotted Geekbench entries confirm that the Asus gaming tablet is getting AMD's upcoming flagship APU while also giving us a first look at its CPU and GPU …

AMD's upcoming Krackan Point APUs, expected to power a new generation of efficient laptops, are starting to appear on Geekbench. The latest one to appear was the Ryzen AI 7 350, which revealed promising performance figures. This 8-core APU, featuring a combination of 4 Zen 5 and 4 Zen 5c …

AMD's highly anticipated Strix Halo APU has broken cover in a Geekbench leak, showcasing its impressive integrated graphics performance and confirming key specifications. The Geekbench entry (via Benchleaks) reveals a “Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 395 w/ Radeon 8060S” APU, indicating that the flagship Strix Halo model will indeed feature the …

AMD has released a new version of its Ryzen Master overclocking utility, which brings many improvements and features useful for Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.

AMD's Ryzen 9 9800X3D has become a hot commodity, but its scarcity has frustrated many gamers. Major merchants have sold out of the popular CPU, leaving prospective customers to worry about when they can get one. Thankfully, it appears that this CPU's stock will improve in the upcoming quarter. The …

Arctic has redefined the concept of a mini-PC (as it uses an ITX board) with its latest creation: an entirely passively cooled system designed to be mounted under your desk. While the idea is certainly innovative, the choice of hardware for the new Arctic Senza PC raises some doubts. The …

AMD's next-generation graphics cards are on the horizon, and a recent leak has all but confirmed the Radeon RX 8000 series name. While AMD has remained tight-lipped about its upcoming GPUs, code changes within the ROCm library have revealed what we presume to be their naming. As reported by VideoCardz, …

It's a great X870E board, but does Leo think it's worth the £600 asking price?

AMD's next-generation RDNA 4 graphics cards are generating a lot of excitement, and fresh leaks from Chiphell forum users and Seasonic have shed more light on the potential performance and power consumption of the Radeon RX 8800 XT. According to zhangzhonghao (via Wccftech), the Navi 48-based RX 8800 XT could …

The next wave of Ryzen 9000X3D series processors are just around the corner, with new CPUs expected in January.

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 300 series APUs are on the horizon, and a fresh Geekbench leak has given us a sneak peek at the entry-level “Krackan” chip. An Asus laptop running a Krackan engineering sample has surfaced online, confirming the rumoured 6-core configuration with a 4GHz boost clock. The benchmark …

AMD's unreleased UDNA GPU architecture is back in the news, with a fresh leak suggesting a Q2 2026 release for the first gaming GPUs based on this new unified design. Chiphell leaker Zhangzhonghao (via Wccftech) claims that AMD is ditching the separate RDNA (after RDNA4) and CDNA architectures in favour of a single …