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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 …

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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 …

AMD has made some significant gains in the x86 desktop CPU market, hitting a new record high with just under 29% total market share.

At long last, the 9800X3D is here and it is the king of gaming processors

Leo checks out the X870E Aorus Elite WiFi7, priced under £300

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to be the first major game to utilise AMD's upcoming FSR 4 technology.

AMD has kept much of its plans for next-generation GPUs under wraps. Aside from rumours and leaks, gamers looking into future enhancements get little information from official sources. However, during AMD's Q3 2024 earnings call, CEO Lisa Su said that RDNA 4 would be available in early 2025, the first …

AMD kicks off the rollout of its 3D V-Cache equipped Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. This is an 8-core, 16-thread chip utilising Zen 5 and AMD's 2nd generation 3D V-Cache technology.

A recent leak has stirred up discussions regarding the gaming laptop market expected for 2025. According to a recent report, many upcoming laptops featuring the next-generation RTX 50 series graphics cards might not be powered by the latest Intel and AMD processors in favour of older CPU architectures. The report …

We are supposedly a few days away from the debut of the new Ryzen 9000X3D series, but motherboard suppliers are already working on launching new features for the upcoming CPUs. A fresh BIOS update with the revised AGESA 1.2.0.2a microcode was launched, introducing a new “Turbo” mode for Ryzen 9000 …